27th July 2007
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NEWS & FEATURES
St. Pat's Day: It’s Moved!
It’s the biggest date on the Irish calendar but for the first time in more than half-a-century St. Patrick’s Day is to be moved.

Ambassador reflects on a changing Irish attitude
Dáithí Ó’Ceallaigh has stepped down from his role as Irish Ambassador to Britain, taking up a new post as Ambassador to the United Nations.

Ahern pledges gay couples will be allowed to marry in Ireland soon
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has pledged the government will pass laws as soon as possible to allow gay couples to marry in Ireland.

McGuinness, Ahern Talk Economics
Martin McGuinness has said that he and Ian Paisley are working very constructively together and there is “no going back” for either of them.


Shoot to Kill Cases to Be Reopened
Police Ombudsman Nuala O’Loan has re-opened one of the most controversial episodes of The Troubles.

Husband Convicted of Wife’s Murder
Joe O'Reilly, a 35-year-old convicted of murdering his wife, Rachel, in one of the most sensational trials of the past decade.

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Results - M50 Roundabout: Do you feel that the Roma children camped with their families on the M50 roundabout should be taken into care? Yes 40% - No 49% - Unsure 10%

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ENTERTAINMENT

August date for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
FLEADH Cheoil na hÉireann is now Ireland’s premier traditional music festival and this year it will be held in Tullamore in Co. Offaly.

Pierce Trains for Thomas
As if he doesn’t have enough on his plate, now comes word that Pierce Brosnan has signed on for yet another project, but this one sounds like a whole lot of fun.

Sinead's Tour
Fresh off the release of hew new double album Theology, Sinead O’Connor has just announced a series of concerts for the U.S. and Canada this fall.


SPORTS

It’s Paddy’s Day at British Open
The sky is now the limit for newly crowned British Open champion Padraig Harrington after his stunning playoff victory at Carnoustie on Sunday, with the Dubliner wanting to get his hands on more and more majors.

McIlroy Top Amateur
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy was also celebrating at Carnoustie after he won the silver medal awarded to the top amateur at the British Open.

Winning Post
The Galway Plate is always one of the best betting races of the year and this season’s event has plenty of opportunities for punters to pay for their summer holidays.


IRISH TRAVEL
Dunroamin in Dun Laoghaire
Dun Laoghaire was at one time a byword for Irish people heading to Britain. Never mind Fastnet Rock this really was Ireland’s Teardrop.


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Irish world

Vancouver, Canada
By Paul Barriscale
I'm an Irish descendant. My grandfather came to Vancouver from Cork City in 1921. Vancouver is located on Canada's beautiful west coast and will be home of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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COMMENT & CÁINT
Trouble at the Cave of Moher
On passing by the Cave of Moher a week ago I was evilly delighted that, as I predicted earlier this year, the thing is indeed becoming the white elephant I always claimed it was.

An Irish Rupert Murdoch
John J. Kiernan was the Rupert Murdoch of his day, but a lot more likeable and principled.

The More Things Change …
AS the world knows by now, The Simpsons Movie hits theaters on Friday. You could actually do an interesting study about the fun the show has had with the Irish.


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ROOTS & HERITAGE

Ireland's Longest Serving Political Dynasty
At least five well-known Irish political families, made the successful transition from the old Irish Parliamentary party which sat at Westminster to those elected after 1918 who took their seats in Dáil Éireann.

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GREENCARD
Naturalization Questions
Following is our annual two-part summer feature on the questions U.S. naturalization candidates can be asked during a citizenship interview.


IRISH KITCHEN
• Chops in Locke's
• Baked potatoes with cheddar and chives
• Pineapple upside down cakes
• Strawberry Flummery

DISCUSSIONS
•New Game: Song Tag
•136th Open Champion
•Forgotten TV Shows from the past......
•"The States"

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