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June 16, 2013

Bono's Wealth of Protest Songs: NBCNewYork.com

Author describes Bono as "an ambassador for imperial exploitation": The Irish Times

Joyce's 'Finnegans Wake' Takes Off in China: New York Times

Portrait of Joyce and Nora as young lovers: Irish Independent

Rubbing James Joyce's relic: The Irish Times

James Joyce's 'last undiscovered' collection to be published: Financial Times

Bloomsday to become a global event this year: The Irish Times

Whiskey Sour – Irish Conspiracy Thriller Shadow Dancer Fails to Thrill: New York Observer

TransAtlantic by Colum McCann – review: The Observer
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Debut novel up for US book critics award: Mid Ulster Mail

McIlroy might be becoming an American hero: Philadelphia Daily News

Kennedy's US 'Eternal Flame' will light new monument here: Irish Independent

Lough Erne – The calm before the political storm: Independent on Sunday

Salvador Ryan: Lough Derg – the three-day spiritual detox for your soul: Irish Independent, June 4, 2013

Cheers to first Irish consul: Halifax Chronicle Herald

A crime that shook our city: The Age (Melbourne)

June 10, 2013

Quiet Man my top film – Wayne's daughter: Evening Herald

Hollywood goes wild for Irish baby names – the top ten girls and boys names: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Short Film, Coward, Dramatizes Northern Irish Soldiers' Experience in WWI: Irish America

'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' director Ken Loach to film in Ireland: TheJournal.ie

Steafan Hanvey's songs and impressions: Quincy Patriot Ledger

TransAtlantic, by Colum McCann, review: Daily Telegraph
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Presidential Visits to Ireland: Irish America

'South Carolina Irish Memorial' park celebrating emigrants to be opened this month: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Irish government faces fight with residents of picturesque island Inis Oirr over new salmon farm: The Independent

Did the Irish really invent American slang?: Montreal Gazette

The strange death of Romantic Ireland: The Irish Times, August 30, 2012fs

What Americans in Ireland find different about the Irish – what makes the people of Ireland unique: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

June 8, 2013

Irish town set for 50th anniversary of John F Kennedy visit: BBC

Rathowen Gathering wants Springsteen: Westmeath Examiner

Bono joins Damon's toilet strike: Irish Examiner

Dracula movie from Universal Pictures to be filmed in Northern Ireland: BBC

First Minister dodges GOT 'spoilers': UTV Internet

They're Called 'Troubles' for a Reason: New York Times

Cult punk film revives hunt for Ulster arsonist: The Guardian

UCC honorary doctorate 'a proper thrill' for broadcaster Graham Norton: The Irish Times

Kevin Barry wins Impac literary award: The Irish Times
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Samantha Power appointed as US envoy to UN: The Irish Times

Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... Sean Hannity: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Honest thief tries to return stolen bike to its owner: Irish Independent

June 5, 2013

U2 Working On New Album With Danger Mouse: Billboard

U2 Wrapping New Album in New York: Rolling Stone

U2 recording new album with Coldplay's Chris Martin?: NME.com

Fan of 'The Quiet Man' pays €300,000 for pub made famous by iconic film: Irish Independent

Bollywood Blockbuster 'One Nenokkadine' to Shoot in Ireland this Month, with Belfast's Causeway Pictures: IFTN

In his ocean-jumping new novel, Colum McCann bridges literary traditions: Toronto Globe and Mail
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5,000 Irish Americans gather to help Rockaway recover from Hurricane Sandy – An Irish festival in a suffering parish brings the community back together again: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Croke Park and Dublin, Ireland, are a little different from the American football norm: Harrisburg Patriot-News

Ireland is not – and has never been – a tax haven: The Irish Times

Irish patriot Collins honored with bust at his birthplace: Reading Eagle

We face cold future as jet stream goes south: Irish Independent

New York Irish Echo publisher Mairtin O Muilleoir is the new Lord Mayor of Belfast: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

June 2, 2013

Saoirse lands role as Mary Queen of Scots: Irish Independent

Could Northern Ireland host the next Hollywood?: The Independent

Loach to make film about Irish deportee Jim Gralton: The Irish Times

Sminky Shorts creator puts TV series in the frame, like: Irish Examiner

Spider-Man inspired Riverdance revamp: Evening Herald

The real reason Westlife split? One Direction, admits Nicky: Evening Herald

Phil's mum calls on Lizzy fans to help pay for statute repairs: Irish Independent

Review – 'TransAtlantic' by Colum McCann: Chicago Tribune
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Our Lady of the Fragile Humanity: New York Times

Rare recording of Joyce reading from Ulysses to be auctioned in New York: The Irish Times

Breaking down borders: Derry Journal

Billionaire Gates gives €77k to Irish research: Evening Herald

How Apple first landed in Ireland: The Irish Times

Bringing to life the forgotten secrets of Dungannon's most influential historical figure: Tyrone Times

German TV to film Healy-Rae's rural 'passion': Irish Examiner

June 1, 2013

Star Wars to film in the Burren in 2014: Clare People

Rihanna blows her top over 'Northern Ireland' T-shirt: Belfast Telegraph

Colum McCann's Radical Empathy: New York Times
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Beckett manuscript set to fetch £1m: Irish Independent

McGahern's works characterised by 'revolutionary disillusionment': The Irish Times

Where is Dublin's best pint of Guinness?: Toronto Globe and Mail

Queues 'going out the door' for Italian fish and chip day: The Irish Times

Priests exhumed at Knock Shrine as graves were being walked on by pilgrims – Four pastors re-interred: Connaught Telegraph

Be Good Or Be Gone – the McSorley's way: The Irish Times

Rooney appointed chairman of Irish American University Executive Committee: Cape Gazette

Lord Mayor of Dublin: The Mansion House is haunted: Irish Sun

Craic, community and chance. Why Ireland is the number one place to start up in Europe: VentureVillage.eu

Hundreds get down and dirty at annual mud race event in Portadown: Belfast Telegraph

Spitfire and B-17 part of Dublin city flypast: The Irish Times, May 15, 2013

Hero kayaker battles currents with broken paddle to save trio: Irish Independent

May 26, 2013

The martyrdom of St Bono: Independent on Sunday

Fans fear forthcoming U2 album may be bad: Irish Examiner

Maureen O'Hara visits birthplace of friend John Wayne in last public outing: The Irish Times

Pierce Brosnan warns against game and movie violence: The Sun

Ireland's new hero laid bare: Sunday Express

$104 million Brian Boru biopic set to be filmed in Ireland in 2014: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Shoestring Irish comedy wows US festival: Evening Herald

Sir James: why I still love Belfast: Belfast Telegraph

Celtic vampire 'inspired Dracula': UTV Internet

Cousin Henry's snap from Obama family album: Evening Herald

What Irish America could teach the world about putting the diaspora to work: The Irish Times

My favourite island: Sydney Morning Herald

He's the talk of football but remains an enigma ...who is Martin O'Neill?: Belfast Telegraph

Brian P. Burns – Art Collector & Benefactor: Irish America

Americans scoop up 'bargain' Irish mansions: Irish Examiner

May 21, 2013

Achtung Baby! U2 is just like any other business: Irish Independent, May 11, 2013

Belfast singer Van Morrison worth £50m according to Sunday Times Rich List: Belfast Telegraph

What Are You Like? Fionnula Flanagan: Irish America

Instructions for a Heatwave, by Maggie O'Farrell, review: Daily Telegraph
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Revealed – how the Irish built Stonehenge: Irish Independent
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Small Talk – Paul Muldoon: Financial Times

It's not great art, but it is good mythmaking: The Irish Times, April 27, 2013

Not a blacksmith, an Irish poet priest in Camden still works the bellows following an old farmer's philosophy: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Drama could turn into a major worry for McIlroy: The Irish Times, March 2, 2013

Ireland captain Keane reveals identity of famous relative... (and he's even more well known than legendary United namesake Roy): Daily Mail

Relatives of Ned Kelly gather for family reunion in Tipperary: Irish Independent, May 18, 2013

The historic town of Carrickfergus is home to one of the most warm and welcoming pub restaurants in Northern Ireland: Belfast Telegraph

Reflecting a city's true nature: The Irish Times, August 14, 2012

An ode to Ireland – Irish life maintains the wonderful tradition of the local pub: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The politics of potatoes: The Irish Times, March 14, 2013

May 17, 2013

Finally some new U2 music from Bono and the boys?: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Bono fronts Aslan at gig for ailing Christy: Evening Herald

Corr: I was in dire straits and sold property to protect son: Irish Independent

Colin Farrell hates the idea of owning a gun: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Edna O'Brien's Memoir, 'Country Girl': New York Times
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Book Review: 'A Week in Winter' by Maeve Binchy Review: Mattoon Journal Gazette-Times Courier
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Paul Muldoon fed and feted at Irish ambassador's residence: Washington Post

Conflict, resolution and the giants' passionate progress: The Irish Times

Want To Know Your Irish Past? Waterford Sculptor Seamus Kelly Flies Back 13,000 Years: Forbes.com

Robbie Keane hasn't gone all Hollywood just yet: The Irish Times

Blooming lovely as Clandeboye Estate is opened to public for rare treat: Belfast Telegraph

Goodwill of Irish diaspora should not be taken for granted, conference told: The Irish Times

Irish research reveals deep-sea discovery: Irish Examiner

Meet the stars (and stripes) of the future . . .: Irish Independent

How mysterious Kevin McGeever made his millions in the murky world of global property: Irish Mail on Sunday

May 13, 2013

Birthday boy Bono unfazed by Burton's tax blast: Sunday Independent

Saoirse Ronan interview for The Host: 'there was a lot of romance': Daily Telegraph

Daniel Day-Lewis recounts family trauma as he makes impassioned plea for hospice care at Ireland Fund Gala: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Graham Norton – the making of a national treasure: Daily Telegraph

Still a Country Girl: TheDailyBeast.com
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My father, the philanderer – O'Faolain's daughter reveals writer's serial adultery: Irish Independent
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Liam Collins: A high-stakes battle of Ferguson, Magnier and JP McManus: Sunday Independent

Cork musician to receive award from Prince Charles: The Irish Times

'The Potato Diggers' to go under the hammer: Irish Independent

Irish artist Reginald Gray dies in Paris: The Irish Times

Review – Devices Of Detachment 'Powerful and poetic reminder of the past': Belfast Telegraph

Lough Erne island only place in world sandwich terns breed away from the sea: Impartial Reporter

Londonderry erects replica of Halifax's Sailor Statue: Halifax Chronicle Herald

In Focus: Paul May – Fulbright scholar living in New York, originally from Dublin: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com, February 10, 2013

Why austerity-struck Ireland is back in favour: Independent on Sunday

May 10, 2013

Pierce Brosnan: "I didn't think I'd find love again, now I live the life of Riley and have a belly": Daily Mirror

Tearing up The Script: IrishEcho (Australia)

Why does Irish trad music play second fiddle at home?: The Irish Times

Tolkien fans to descend on the Burren: Irish Examiner

Minting mistake – Central Bank rewrites Joyce: The Irish Times

Meet Rita O'Shea, Boston's grand dame of Irish step dance: Boston Globe

Michelle Obama set to visit Republic: The Irish Times

US Marines plaque to be erected in Derry: Belfast Telegraph

For Friars, Finding Renewal by Sticking to Tradition: New York Times

Australian doctor takes part in Famine attic memorial in honour of her Great Great Grandmother: Leitrim Observer

London Irish group calls for emigrant vote: IrishEcho (Australia)

Population could top pre-Famine levels by 2046: Irish Examiner

Begorrah! Paddy's Day festivities worth €121m to economy: Irish Independent

Northern Ireland tributes to Sir Alex Ferguson: BBC

Irish Legacy of Leniency on Mortgages Nears an End: New York Times

May 6, 2013

Former president George W Bush praises his old friend U2 frontman Bono: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Cranberries continue to enjoy taste of success: Irish Examiner

Farrell's back on Irish soil for steamy servant role with posh Jessica: Evening Herald

Maureen O'Hara files legal papers against her lawyer in ongoing financial wrangle: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Heading into history for songs of substance: The Irish Times

Toibin in line for a 'Tony': Irish Examiner

Why Tony Award nominations couldn't save 'The Testament of Mary': The Irish Times

The Branding of Rory McIlroy: New York Times

My pride by Ulster cousin of girl hailed hero after Boston bomb horror: Belfast Telegraph

Irish haulier family will make $1bn from sale of its global business: Belfast Telegraph

Touring Northern Ireland: the mythical setting for 'Game of Thrones': New York Post

Family celebrates life of boxing legend Tony Byrne: CTVNews.ca

Scary tales of New York: life in the Irish slums: The Irish Times

Race you to the aisle! 750 brides cross Derry bridge to beat world record: Daily Mail

Ireland tourism board should use country's history and heritage to give it an international edge: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

May 3, 2013

In the director's chair – injured Jordan refuses to miss 'Byzantium' premiere: Irish Independent

Fassbender to play Macbeth in film?: Irish Independent

Tribeca – How 'SNL' Star Will Forte Wound Up Terrified in Rural Ireland: Hollywood Reporter

No sign on the horizon... as U2 tower won't get go-ahead: Evening Herald

Irish Ballads and Solace in the Face of Sorrow: New York Times

A father tortured by guilt after neglecting his children for years: In a painfully honest confession. Booker prize winning novelist John Banville admits he was too selfish to be a good dad: Daily Mail

I begged my mother for permission to kill myself, says Marian: Irish Independent

'Country Girl' Edna O'Brien can never go home: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Laoisa Sexton's 'For Love' starring John Duddy set for Off-Broadway's Irish Rep: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Pope launched sainthood case for Argentine priests: Bradenton Herald

Wildlife pioneer broke new ground on our TV screens: Irish Independent, January 29, 2013

The Sound of Music – A Belfast nun's story: BBC

Saltiness of world's oceans measured by NUI Galway instrument: The Irish Times

Ireland outraged as 'gloating property developer' escapes debts: The Independent

Lough Erne to be locked down over G8: The News Letter

April 29, 2013

From Boom to bust for Bob Geldof as gigs called off: Irish Independent

Hard men of punk changed... and so did their fans: Evening Herald

Tom Cruise revels in 'extraordinary' depth of his Irishness: The Irish Times

Hollywood legend Gene Kelly was proud of Irish passport, widow tells Dublin crowd: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Cillian Murphy lands role on Johnny Depp flick Transcendence: Irish Independent

The 'Game of Thrones' tourists: The Irish Times

The art of becoming Edna O'Brien: Los Angeles Times
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TransAtlantic – A New Work by Colum McCann: Irish America
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Julia O'Faolain – a star in an artistic galaxy: The Irish Times
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Kim Bielenberg – How Boston became America's most Irish city: Irish Independent

Limerick musician taught boy killed in Boston bombings: Limerick Leader

Cross-border canal to reopen after 80 years: Irish Independent

Thousands join forces to keep war artifacts in Northern Ireland: Belfast Telegraph

There's no shortage of vivacity at a proper Irish wedding: Sunday Telegraph

Dan Rooney settles into new role with Steelers: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Our Paddy strikes oil in US: Belfast Media

April 25, 2013

Second U2 album track leaked: Irish Examiner

Liam – I'm decanting days until I see Nat: Irish Sun

All-action Neeson sets sights on Bonnie and Clyde: Irish Examiner

Brosnan keen on film bond with son: Irish Independent

'My wife convinced me to write Commitments musical' – Roddy: Evening Herald

A ghost story – James Joyce's lost poem: The Irish Times

Huge surge in popularity as Strumpet City now No.1 book: Evening Herald
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Journalist who snared Lance Armstrong earns redemption on a biblical scale: The Herald

Businessman will fly Kennedy clan to Ireland for JFK anniversary visit: Irish Independent

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will address grads at Boston College at May 20 commencement: Boston Irish Reporter

Boston's Irish immigrants – a community response to an international tragedy: The Irish Times

Ian Doyle – Peerless heritage blighted by short-sighted policy: Irish Independent

Tributes paid to ginger-haired boy immortalised in John Hinde postcard: The Irish Times

Diaspora Centre plans: Irish Independent

Art project set to commemorate first Irish immigrants: Irish Examiner

April 23, 2013

Bishop cites Bono to inspire his flock to keep the faith: Irish Examiner

Fray guitarist receives U2's praise: Irish Independent

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling – An Interview with Gama Bomb's Philly Byrne: PopMatters.com

Pierce Brosnan: charm is all he needs: The Irish Times

Brendan O'Carroll reveals time spent as butler to Margaret Thatcher: Irish Independent

JFK's daughter joins homestead celebrations: Irish Independent

Flatley, Tóibín to mark Kennedy visit anniversary: Irish Examiner

Graveyards Worth Whistling Past: The Irish Times

Website aims to answer questions about our past: TheJournal.ie

Irish cousins reeling over family's tragic loss: Irish Independent

'First and foremost, read the regulations!': TheLocal.de

"Founding Fathers" Sought For New Irish Distillery -- Personal Cask Included -- As Irish Whiskey Market Soars: Forbes.com

Judge Judy lays down the law – follow the US by putting cameras into Irish courtrooms: Irish Independent

Joyce family split over error on new coin: The Irish Times

Cablevision CEO by day and happy musician by night – Jim Dolan on his varied career and Irish roots: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

April 16, 2013

Clayton reveals suicidal thoughts: Irish Examiner

Pierce Brosnan – The tragic death of my wife helped me prepare for my latest role: Daily Express

Rising star Saoirse destined to leave lasting impact on Tinseltown: Irish Independent

New film celebrates Irish 'queen of Paraguay': The Irish Times

Jean Butler: 'When I look back at Riverdance, it is at a whole different person': The Irish Times

Baking bread? It's the next best thing to sex! Nothing is as sensual as the smell of a home baked loaf says novelist JOHN BANVILLE as he celebrates the real food of love: Daily Mail

In my library Colm Tóibín: New York Post

Stuart Neville – spies, Nazis, and Charles J Haughey: Galway Advertiser
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Early birthday gift for 'lucky' Heaney at reading: Irish Independent

Former boxer turned actor John Duddy stars in new Bon Jovi music video: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Irish Folk Furniture – An Interview With Tony Donoghue: Irish America

From the White House to the CIA – the Irish who now run America: Irish Independent

US Congress group speak out on undocumented Irish: The Irish Times

An Irish Sport Gains Popularity in Toronto: Torontoist

Decision due on controversial Irish fish farm: Deutsche Welle

April 13, 2013

Freeze frame – the day our Colin got bike fan Daniel Day-Lewis to star in his film: Belfast Telegraph

Wartime movie being filmed in Co Down: UTV Internet

Writing's on the wall for the Script as they sample revamped Morrison hotel: Evening Herald

Daniel O'Donnell family home for sale: UTV Internet

Telling forgotten Kelly story: The Border Mail

Dublin Bay Area Selling Prices Lift Rebound Hopes: New York Times

Between jigs and reels, the last great show of Irish influence in New York: The Irish Times

Commissions sought for Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Clare Champion

Sole resident of Inishfree Island leaves for good: The Irish Times

How the Burren inspired Tolkien's 'Misty Mountains': Irish Independent

Crystal bowl puts master engraver Sean on top of world: Irish Examiner

Where does the shamrock go?: The Irish Times

Fears for Giant Causeway's World Heritage status: Belfast Telegraph

BC Must Take Advantage Of McAleese's Presence: The Heights (Editorial)

Ireland – Australia is the land of plenty for the biggest wave of Irish emigrants in a generation: The Observer

April 9, 2013

Farrell's back on Irish soil for steamy servant role with posh Jessica: Evening Herald

Game of Thrones cast 'get dirty' in NI: UTV Internet

Chris O'Dowd inspired by Commitments for role in The Sapphires: Toronto Star

Money not the point for one unsung hero: Sunday Independent

Cranberries continue to enjoy taste of success: Irish Examiner

Irish author shortlisted for award: Irish Independent

Gaithersburg author writes 'The Crooked Branch' about the Irish potato famine: Baltimore Sun

All sweet at the Sweety Bottle: Belfast Media

G-Mac takes a swing at US restaurant business: Coleraine Times

Irish Roots – a new portal: The Irish Times

Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be inducted into the Irish American Hall of Fame: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tripping in Ireland – Suddenly the land just … ended: Toronto Globe and Mail

Mary Kenny: The loss of our traditional Holy Week is a victory for consumerism: Irish Independent

Statue marks city's Christian heritage: UTV Internet

NI hedges are 113,648km long: Londonderry Sentinel

April 3, 2013

Tom Cruise's Irish ancestry stretches back 800 years to Strongbow: The Irish Times

Actor Milo O'Shea (86) dies in New York: The Irish Times

Former Celtic Woman singer chooses Peachtree City for new voice academy: Fayetteville Citizen

Woodbury resident Mike Plunkett brings Irish Brigade to life through song: South Jersey Times

'Strumpet City': the impossible Irish novel: The Irish Times

Author felt Joyce had a 'persecution mania': Sunday Independent

It's not easy, but Ballybunion remains standard for links golf: Golf Week

Mary Robinson Doesn't Need to Be Popular: New York Times

Last lunch menu for 'Titanic' first-class passengers goes on display in Belfast: The Irish Times

Ever Green – 10 ways to live like the Irish in Massachusetts: Boston Globe

Enda wears heart on his sleeve at top of the world: Irish Independent

The Irish Spirit: Dunkirk (NY) Observer

New-wave Irish stew: Toronto Globe and Mail

Cork priest leads parade in green-hued Montserrat: Irish Examiner, March 18, 2013

'Dubline' tourism trail set to draw the crowds: Irish Independent, May 24, 2012

March 26, 2013

When the kissing has to start, Saoirse just wants to know how long to carry on: Evening Herald

Jean steps back into line-up for 20th anniversary of 'Riverdance': Irish Independent

The Script stop off for 45 minutes – and stay 3 hours!: Westmeath Examiner

The Saw Doctors are still rockin' Irish luminaries: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Should I stay or should I go?: Irish Echo
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After the Storm, a City Full of Stories: New York Times

Breezy Point Irish united in building for the future: Irish Examiner

A St. Patrick's gift from the Irish nation to Breezy Point after Sandy – Irish leader Enda Kenny visits as embattled community fights back: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Obama visit to Republic unlikely around G8 summit in June: The Irish Times

Patrick set for NFL stardom – thanks to his Gaelic football roots: Irish Independent

Permit Allowing a Few Pints Tests a Tolerance for Drunken Driving: New York Times

'US banned my spuds so I built up a £1m Keogh's empire' – How Irish potato farmer tasted success with shamrock and sour cream crisps: Daily Mail

Celtic comeback: How Enda Kenny is selling Ireland: The Irish Times

Mary McAleese Named Visiting Scholar at BC: BC.edu

Accessories spotlight: Ana Faye handbags: The Irish Times

March 20, 2013

What it's like being married to a mobster, an oil tycoon and Abraham Lincoln... by wife of Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis: Daily Mail

At Kennedy Center, a charming James Galway explores his Irish roots: Washington Post

'C.S. Lewis: A Life,' by Alister McGrath: Washington Post

The word on the street? Poet Paul Muldoon's a rock lyricist too: Los Angeles Times

Six decades of shamrock in the White House: The Irish Times

Newcomers from Ireland find fellowship, if not a pot of gold, on St. Patrick's Day: Toronto Star

St Patrick's Day in Douglas, Ontario: The Irish Times

Kenny first world leader to visit Freedom Tower: Irish Examiner

Irish living here illegally for years hope immigration reform moves forward. Many of them call Woodlawn, the Bronx home: New York Daily News

An Irish-American daughter finds herself at home in Ireland: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Priest treasures letter sent from Pope Francis, Cardinal Bergoglio: BBC

Pope Francis's unexpected encounter with an Ulsterman: Daily Telegraph

Trinity made 'me more intellectually mature', says senior US senator Cochran: The Irish Times

The Irish-American population is seven times larger than Ireland: Washington Post

The Irish at Paris fashion week – Carmel Walsh: The Irish Times

US dog mistakenly flies to Ireland: Sunday Independent

March 17, 2013

Adam Clayton settles case over €193,000 related to sale of New York apartment: Irish Independent

Donegal could be Oasis for warring Gallagher brothers: Irish Independent

'Celtic Woman' tour to rake in €15m: Irish Independent

The great honour that is most certainly not beyond our Ken ...: Belfast Telegraph, June 20, 2012

Boyle to honour Chris O'Dowd and Paul Young: Leitrim Observer

Monroe star James Nesbitt on why his TV odyssey round the land of his birth will shatter a few of the old clichés: Daily Mail

The Irish are not a punchline: New York Daily News

St Patrick's imprint on the landscape is brought into focus: Belfast Telegraph

The Most Authentic Irish Pubs in the US: TheDailyMeal.com

How to celebrate St. Patrick Day – Ignore it: Washington Times

Blessed St. Patrick, forgive us: Baltimore Sun

The resilience of Ireland: Ottawa Citizen

10,000 expected for festival of Celts: Irish Examiner

Boom Over, St. Patrick's Isle Is Slithering Again: New York Times

Famine Lumpers on the menu and in shops: The Irish Times

March 15, 2013

Still smiling – Father and daughter recount friendship with man who penned 'Irish Eyes': Scranton Times-Tribune

Duchess in red – Is Kate is related to Chris de Burgh with links to Irish aristocracy and 14th Century royalty?: Daily Mail

Clayton celebrates 20 years free of addictions: Irish Examiner

Irish guitarist reveals secret role in new Bowie album: Irish Independent

Music is a blast for Martin as he makes pipes out of war artillery: Belfast Telegraph

Joyce and Yeats's voices now on CD: Irish Independent

Roddy Doyle in running for Carnegie Medal: Daily Telegraph

Roddy Doyle's The Commitments to hit the West End – open auditions announced: Irish Post

The Darkness of an Irish Morning: New York Times (by John Patrick Shanley)

As St Patrick's Day approaches, Ireland pins its hopes on a year of tourism: Guardian.co.uk

Koch's Touch of the Irish: New York Times

Sydney's Irish influence gets new definition: IrishEcho (Australia)

'Tá Éire fíorálainn' – First ever tweet sent as Gaeilge from space: Irish Independent

A St. Patrick's Day feast, Belfast style: Montreal Gazette

Irish monument too 'phallic' to share park with Montreal Massacre memorial, opponents say: National Post

March 9, 2013

Bono – I'm a nerd out to end poverty: Irish Independent

On Edge of career in world of film?: Irish Sun

How to sound like you know what you're talking about when you talk about My Bloody Valentine's new album: National Post

Best actor of all time? Don't be daft, says Daniel after third Oscar: Irish Independent

'Proud day' as Neeson awarded freedom of borough: Irish News

Mulligan found courage to change her life, twice: Irish Echo, May 23, 2012
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Astute novel a reminder of how Famine changed us all: Irish Examiner, February 9, 2013
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Rory McIlroy sells his Northern Ireland home: BBC

Thrilling account from Lebanon front line: Irish Independent
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St. Patrick's Day Every Day in Floral Park: Long Island Press

When Irish Hands Are Helping an Enclave in County Queens: New York Times

Ireland – A world of leprechauns and land-hungry bullies: Irish Independent

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread With Bulgur: New York Times

Selling the next big tech idea to America: The Irish Times

How Irish nurses helped make the NHS the envy of the world: Irish Independent

March 5, 2013

Niall's dad urges popstar to buy house in hometown: Irish Independent

Niall hits the 10m mark on Twitter: Westmeath Examiner

Daniel Day-Lewis' love for Ireland born from his talented father's affection: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

The Perks of Being Saoirse Ronan, Star of The Host: InStyle.com

So what do The Script stars really miss about home? Spice burgers of course: Evening Herald

The world of Irish dance – the globalization of traditional Irish dance in the 20th century: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Archaeologists hope to uncover secrets at James Joyce's house in Fairview: The Irish Times

How Mary Feels About Being a Virgin: New York Times

In celebration of Blackshaw A retrospective exhibition of seminal Irish artist Basil Blackshaw opens tomorrow in Derry. AP Maginness talks to Blackshaw's biographer and friend Eamonn Mallie about why he is the pre-eminent Irish artist: Irish News

O'bama – The President celebrates Irish-Americans: Washington Times

Boyne Valley tourism route launched: Irish Independent

A heady brew of Belfast's spiritual history: Belfast Media, April 15, 2012

Nun, 76, set for giant leap of faith from the heavens: Irish Examiner

Irish Government Apologizes in Laundry Scandal: New York Times

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland honors Dacey​​: WUSTL.edu

March 2, 2013

My brother Daniel Day-Lewis won't talk to me any more: Daily Telegraph

Lindsay Lohan destroyed Irish couture gown after charity event: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Quiet Man pub creates some noise in bid war: Evening Herald

Binchy's final novel tops US charts: Irish Independent
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'Jim should have stuck to the singing': The Irish Times

Great Famine spud returns after almost 170 years: The Irish Times

Irish immigrant, here since 1920s, dies 4 weeks shy of citizenship: Chicago Tribune

How a Dublin policeman captured Shanghai: The Irish Times

River Hill music tech instructor named national Teacher of the Year: Baltimore Sun

Capital's Spire is 10 years old, but still not a favourite with many locals: The Irish Times

Enda Kenny to make opening address to new Ireland TV channel in US: Londonderry Sentinel

At Inishowen, breathtaking views reward hikers: Montreal Gazette

Fermanagh cleric's links to Richard III: Impartial Reporter

Sound of silence: Irish Examiner, March 19, 2012

A skull is found, but grandfather's disappearance remains a mystery: Toronto Star

March 1, 2013

I almost quit over epic movie flop, says Colin: Evening Herald

My Bloody Valentine: m b v – listen now to the full album: Guardian.co.uk, February 3 2013

They shall be released – lost tapes at Windmill Lane await star owners: The Irish Times

Pierce Brosnan honoured at Irish university: Daily Express

How Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy Is Going To Ensure The New 'Star Wars' Is Still Awesome: Belfast Telegraph

Michael Flatley composes pieces of art with his feet: Daily Express

'Extraordinary' Cunningham recalled: The Irish Times, October 1, 2012

The £100 million golf course on the Giant's Causeway – a scar on the landscape?: Daily Telegraph

Europe Travel – Ireland's fabulous tourism video: Toronto Star

Eileen Gray, Freed From Seclusion: New York Times

My 3 years as a child slave in a workhouse run by sadistic nuns: The Sun

A social snapshot of Ireland: The Independent, March 19, 2012

Ireland, it's at our darkest moment that the fight back begins: The Independent, October 30, 2012

Ireland's Celtic Tiger Rising From the Ashes: CNBC.com

Death of the genius who transformed City 'bible' – Padraic Fallon loses cancer battle aged 66: Daily Mail, October 15, 2012

February 28, 2013

Daniel Day-Lewis' Sister Pays Tribute After Historic Oscar Win: Daily Star

He's just a nice guy who likes a pint in our local: Evening Herald

Jim Sheridan – Colin Farrell was almost the 'next mess up': Winnipeg Free Press

DeVito makes most of Dublin trip with night in Chapter One: Evening Herald

Love/Hate on way to US after 'heads turned': Irish Independent

Crime is the gift that keeps on giving: Irish Echo
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Patrick's legacy not good enough for Guinness: Irish Examiner

Sober St Patrick's Day returns to New York and spreads to Belfast: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

The Great and Forgotten Jem Carney and his 74-Round War with Jack McAuliffe: Boxing.com

At Inishowen, breathtaking views reward hikers: Montreal Gazette

Never mind the Irish heritage – Take a road trip, not a roots trip, in the West of Ireland: Washington Post

Butte – Montana's Irish Mining Town: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Morristown's Irish chronicled: Parsippany Daily Record

'Ryanair, you just screwed everything' – What Dublin Airport flight controller told airline after plane forced jets to abort landing: Daily Mail

Tribute event remembers Inez McCormack: Belfast Telegraph

February 19, 2013

Chris O'Dowd gushes about Ireland 'I would be nothing if it wasn't for the town where I grew up': Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Story that inspired 'The Quiet Man' goes on display: Irish Examiner

True believers [Roma Downey]: The Irish Times

Carrie Underwood's Grammy dress: Find out about its Canadian connection: Canada.com

Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue – review: The Observer
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The Muses of W.B. Yeats: Irish America, December/January 2011

Space station says hello to Ireland as Gaeilge: The Irish Times

Mournful, Angry Views of Ireland's Famine: New York Times, January 4, 2013

Irish getting early foot in visa door: Irish Echo

Then and Now – photos link scenes across a century: The Irish Times, April 30, 2012

Island hopping in Ireland: Irish Post, March 8, 2012

Valentia slate for British parliament: The Irish Times

February 11, 2013

Chris O'Dowd picks up an actor oscar from Australia: Sligo Weekender

First get Michael Fassbender for your film. Then give him a giant comedy head: The Irish Times

Irish studio animated about Emmy success despite mix-up: Irish Examiner

The Sunday Interview – Mickey Bradley from The Undertones: Derry Journal

Why Geldof became Bob the rebuilder: The Irish Times

'The Forgotten Writings of Bram Stoker,' reviewed by Michael Dirda: Washington Post

Portraits of the Irish – Paddy at the Met: Irish America

The Ed Koch years in the Bronx – 'Cut and Run in the Bronx' by John Liam Shea: Irish Voice/IrishCentral.com

Raising the Memory of the Titanic, and a City's Role in Its Creation: New York Times, April 16, 2012

The Republic of Ireland and the Irish Roman Catholic Church subsidise anti-semitism: Daily Telegraph

Double identity – the complex world of the Irish in Britain: The Irish Times, October 27, 2012

'I do not want to see water for a long time': Irish Examiner, February 28, 2012

February 7, 2013

Reilly – Gleeson is like another dad: York Press

I didn't flee stage after seeing my father's ghost, says Daniel Day-Lewis: London Evening Standard, October 26, 2012

James Joyce biopic a play on words: The Irish Times

Roddy Doyle gives up rights to play in legal battle over 'Playboy' royalties: Irish Independent

Psycho thriller: The Irish Times, December 7, 2012

A Mystery That Explores 'The Rage' Of New Ireland: WBUR.org
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I'm a celebrity, get me out there [Dickens]: Irish Examiner, February 7, 2012

John Ivison – Jim Flaherty wants to see balanced budget 'through to the finish,' but will he?: National Post

An Irish councillor wants special licences for rural drunk drivers. What would Flann O'Brien say?: The Independent

Concordia's Irish studies program a Canadian first: Montreal Gazette

Ireland is ready to reveal all its charms to a casual visitor, from Dublin to the green countryside: New York Daily News

Archbishop's family links with Ireland: The News Letter

February 4, 2013

Ireland has a hungry heart for Springsteen: The Irish Times

My Bloody Valentine releases new album: Los Angeles Times

Watch out Colin, rising stars are hot on your heels: Evening Herald

Tóibín turns his critical eye on the forces and families that shape writers: Irish Examiner

One of the history's most enigmatic absorbing and controversial figures: Irish Examiner, June 2, 2012
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Barbaric treatment of Irish genius: Irish Examiner

Collegeville author brings Irish experience to her debut novel: The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)/a>

Sligo girl reviled by Bavaria – the musical: The Irish Times

Kennedy Trail tribute to first Irish Catholic president of US: Wexford People

Gallagher Initiative asks what became of elderly Irish emigrants: BBC, May 20, 2012

Rural Ireland is fighting back to secure future: Irish Independent, November 17, 2011

Ireland, inching back from the brink, battles to reverse the emerald migration tide: Toronto Star, April 28, 2012

February 1, 2013

Liam Neeson considers return to stage: Guardian.co.uk

Irish actress lands leading role in major US television series: Irish Independent

Sinead O'Connor – My son's a real rocker: Belfast Telegraph

Boomtown Rats re-form for Isle of Wight festival: Guardian.co.uk

'I hope Derry likes my new song': Coulter: Derry Journal

Commitments comeback very timely: Evening Herald

Joyce classic a bestseller in China: The Irish Times

Why Irish crime writers are dying to get out of Dublin: The Irish Times, April 9, 2012

Artist Annie Galvin inspired by her life in S.F.: San Francisco Chronicle

Spring Has Sprung In Ireland -- St. Bridget's Day-- And The Salmon Beckon: Forbes.com

£156m: How much Rory McIlroy is being paid to be the new face of Nike: Belfast Telegraph

Obama ancestor's book turns pages of history: The Irish Times

Case history of Belfast returns to family: BBC, November 11, 2011

Reality show aims to make the cúpla focal sexy: Irish Examiner, January 12, 2012

Living in Sepia: New York Times


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