October 8th, 2004
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AER LINGUS SIMPLIFIES FARE STRUCTURE
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Unionists Blocking Progress, Sinn Fein Claims
Unrealistic demands by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) are holding up a history-making agreement that could change the face of politics in the North, Sinn Fein have claimed.
Loyalists Flare at Chinese
Growing racial tensions in Belfast have led to the postponement of the building of a new community resource center for the city's Chinese population. [Irish Circle]
Reiss Urges More Movement
U.S. ENVOY to the North Mitchell Reiss addressed the National Committee on American Foreign Policy at the Mutual of America headquarters in New York last Thursday.
Work Visas Snapped Up In a Day
Irish employers in the U.S. were dumfounded this week to hear that 65,000 visas available for foreign workers were gone on the very day they were issued. [Irish Circle]
All Irish Fingerprinted at U.S. Airports
Since last Thursday, over 2,000 Irish visitors to the U.S. have been fingerprinted and photographed as part of new anti-terrorism measures. [Irish Circle]
Diversity Visa Dates Announced
Foreign nationals seeking green cards can begin applying for next year’s green card lottery on November 5, the State Department has announced.
[Irish Circle]
Cork Grandparents Indicted
A Cork couple has been indicted in Illinois for abducting their 9-year-old grandson from his home last July.
Victory!
Six weeks ago Aer Lingus boss Willie Walsh announced the airline would no longer carry coffins between Britain and Ireland. Now he has backed down — thanks to Irish Post readers! [Irish Circle]
Irish protect against 'mad cow' disease
People who lived in Britain for more than a year between 1980 and 1996 are to be barred from giving blood In Ireland from November. [Irish Circle]
Pub defying smoking ban is heavily fined
The first pub in Ireland to challenge the country's new smoking ban has felt the full force of the law.
Selfridges honour Irish food
The very best of Ireland's gastronomic might will be on display this week at a unique event showcasing a variety of food from the Emerald Isle.
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Land Records in Ireland
Many of our Irish ancestors were tenant farmers who rented or leased their land directly from a landowner or indirectly from a "middleman." Genealogy expert, Kyle Betit, takes us through the varying different ways of finding ancestors in Ireland through land registers and leases.
Brosnan's on dual duty to support John Kerry
Pierce Brosnan has become an American citizen because he wants the right to vote for John Kerry in the upcoming presidential election. [Irish Circle]
Colin Farrell turned down by Jamelia
Irish bad boy Colin Farrell has been labelled a "tramp" by British R&B beauty Jamelia.
Gavin swaps gardens for glamour
TELLY gardener Diarmuid Gavin is to put down his trowel to star in the latest series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
Comhaltas Corner - Pipers gather in Oxford
A Piping Tionól is a gathering of Uilleann pipers and comprises lessons in piping, reed-making, concerts, and general socialising and sharing of information.
Belfast hosts traditional music marathon
The sixth Open House Festival will run until Sunday October 24 — with its biggest and most international programme of events to date.
Bosie's book comes up for auction
A BOOK by Lord Alfred Douglas that demonized his former lover Oscar Wilde and was never published because it libeled the British prime minister of the day is to be sold at auction this month. [Irish Circle]
Triple Treat at the Irish Rep
An unusual departure for the Irish Repertory Theatre on Manhattan’s West Side, Triptych, by noted novelist/playwright Edna O’Brien, is both realistic and yet a touch beyond the realistic.
What's Up With 'Alexander'?
The historical figure known as Alexander the Great can now officially be called Alexander the Chicken — in Hollywood terms, anyway.
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Wild about nature
Malcolm Rogers reviews a new book Complete Irish Wildlife and considers the best places in Ireland to view nature's bounty.
Escorted
Tours
Enticing itineraries around the varied Irish coastline, the natural beauty
of Ireland - a blend of touring, sightseeing and leisure time.
The
South's Awake!
Philadelphia — You could feel the wave of euphoria washing over this gathering of 200 Irish American Democrats on Saturday in the wake of the first debate, when the polls showed that John Kerry had defeated President George W. Bush. [Irish Circle]
Ireland Calling: The Government's New Face
After talking for months about reshuffling his Cabinet, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern finally did it last week. And it turned out to be a bit of a disappointment [Irish Circle]
Cormac
MacConnell: And Here's What He Said . . .
I still call it the County Home, he said. Even though it has a different name now, he said.
Intelligencer:
The Arrogance Of Being Egan - Barker’s Passing Means Changes - A Lesson From Flynn - The Cobra In Ireland
Letters: Where you get to have your say
Ungrateful Irish Should Leave - Protect Our Country - Bush Is Pro-Himself - What About Abortion? - Dervan Is Poison [Irish Circle]
Kerr Plays Down French Hopes
Irish soccer manager Brian Kerr has moved to dampen expectation as 30,000 Irish fans get set to invade Paris with World Cup optimism riding high ahead of their appetizing Stade de France clash.
French Boss Fears Firing
Under fire French boss Raymond Domenech has lost star striker David Trezeguet for Saturday's World Cup showdown with Ireland – and fears the chop if Brian Kerr's team win in the Stade de France. [Irish Circle]
The Cathal Dervan column - It's Finally Miller Time!
Manchester United's former Celtic midfielder Liam Miller is a man of few words, so when he chooses to speak it is always wise to accept an invitation to listen, few and far between as such occasions are.
Senior Football Final Disgrace
Cavan refused to line out for the senior football final, citing the death of a member of their junior panel the previous week as the reason. Kerry lined out and after following procedure were awarded the cup.
Sport Digest - O'Grady Quits Cork Hurlers
CORK hurling boss Donal O’Grady has sensationally quit less than a month after guiding the Rebel County to the All-Ireland title.
Senior Hurling Final - Connecticut Wins Michael Flannery Cup
Conneticut, at the third time of asking, got their hands on the Michael Flannery Cup when they beat a game Limerick side at Gaelic Park last Sunday before a full house that was enjoying the last of the summer sun. [Irish Circle]
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We Serve
The Irish and Irish-Americans are saluted for their outstanding service
to the American armed forces over the years. The remarkable contribution
made by the Irish to the U.S. military is explored by Bob Lydon.
Head
in the Clouds
So far, the actor from Dublin has been seen as a pretty face and the charm
on his girlfriend Charlize Theron's arm. But what does Stuart Townsend
have to say for himself? He discusses his relationship with Ireland, his
love for Charlize, his passion for acting, Hollywood bust-ups and watching
his girlfriend and her mom wrestle.
The
Last of his Kind
Christopher Connell writes on his Uncle Jimmy McSweeney, the very model
of the Irish bachelor farmer, a farmer and countryman who lived and laughed
in west Cork.
MacGowan's
Road to Paradise
Long written off by the music industry, Shane MacGowan's new single "Road
to Paradise" has the critics buzzing. Richard Purden reports.
O'Toole
in Charge
Police Commissioner Kathy O'Toole, discusses her job, security, and her
work in Northern Ireland.
A
postcard from Prince Edward Island
The unique Irish/Scottish heritage of PEI, off the Coast of Nova Scotia,
is preserved in music and dance and in the faces of the people.
The
Irish Issue
As the 2004 United States Presidential Election approaches, Irish-Americans
want to be informed of the candidates' policies on Irish issues.
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