25th September 2007

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Maddie's Irish Family Speaks Out
MISSING British toddler Madeleine McCann's Donegal-born grandmother, Eileen McCann, has stoutly defended the child's parents after they were named as formal suspects in the disappearance.

Celebratory pints as imperial system stays
The image of the Irish man catching the publican's eye and ordering a pint at the bar is as much synonymous with the Emerald Isle as the traditional picture of bacon and cabbage.

Bulger Spotted in Italy?
AMES Joseph "Whitey" Bulger, 78, the fugitive and alleged leader of the Winter Hill Gang, an Irish American crime family operating in the region of Boston, may have been spotted in Italy.

Landmark case to be heard in London
The unmarried Irish father who has been at the centre of a legal wrangle since his twin boys were taken to Britain by their mother will bring his case back to London after the High Court in Dublin ruled in his favour.

German Envoy Criticizes Irish
THE German ambassador to Ireland, Christian Pauls, has been given a formal dressing-down for "crude remarks" about the country - but he claims what he really meant to say was lost in translation.

Emerald Club unites Leicester's Irish folk
The Irish community in Leicester has never really had a place to call its own but the recently opened Emerald Club is rapidly becoming a home from home for ex-pats in the area.

Fianna Fail Seeks Northern Exposure
NATIONALIST politics saw the introduction of a major new force this week with Fianna Fail's announcement that it will now stand for election north of the border.

Huge revenue losses through housing slump
THE IRISH Government is set to lose more than €1billion in revenues after figures revealed a dramatic slump in new housing starts.

Irishman is forced to quit over Irish jokes
Heard the one about the Irishman forced to quit his job for telling jokes about Paddy Irishman?

Britain follows Ireland as house values drop
THE house price crisis which hit Ireland recently has been followed-up in Britain where values have fallen for the first time since 2005.

Ireland: Increased rents may hit landlords and tenants
Threshold, the national housing organisation has raised concerns over the rise in rents due to higher interest rates.

New Ambassador Presents Credentials
THE newly appointed Irish ambassador to the U.S., Michael Collins, presented President George W. Bush with his letter of credence at the White House on Tuesday.

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The Art of Secret Giving
Irish American Chuck Feeney is one of the greatest philanthropists in American history, giving his billions away anonymously. A new book by Conor O'Clery reveals the secrets behind his extra-ordinary story for the first time. CAHIR O'DOHERTY reports.

Actor Paddy now moving in a different direction
Currently playing the role of a journalist in critically-acclaimed spy epic The Bourne Ultimatum, actor PADDY CONSIDINE has been gracing British cinema screens since he shot to fame in the Jim Sheridan classic In America. The second-generation Irishman has now decided to go behind the lens to direct his first short film. He spoke to Richard Purden about how having an Irish family has been an inspiration.

Tarantino Snubs Kenny
DIRECTOR/screenwriter Quentin Tarantino had a blast in Dublin last weekend, so much so that he blew off a scheduled appearance on the country's top-rated gabfest, the Late Late Show, in favor of a party at the Old Jameson Distillery.

Irish language film in frame for Oscar
An Irish language film about the heartache of emigrants living in London has been selected as Ireland's entry for an Oscar.

Foy hoping to strike a balance in his music
With a new single due out this week singer/songwriter FOY VANCE has spent the last number of years in London at odds with the dichotomy of making music and the music industry itself. A great musical storyteller he feels more at home at low-key gigs than in the midst of celebrity. The Co. Down songwriter chats to Elaine Sheridan about why a cottage in the Mourne Mountains helped him create a unique sound for his debut album.

World's largest session
An attempt to stage the world's largest session as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was the brainchild of James Hogan, Comhaltas youth officer.

Irish couple keep the sound of music alive
For nearly 20 years a husband and wife team from Staffordshire have been integral in keeping Irish music alive for British emigrants.

Townsend Makes an Impression
FOR some time now Dublin actor Stuart Townsend has been best known as the partner of Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron, but not anymore. His film Battle in Seattle, which he wrote and directed, debuted last week at the Toronto Film Festival to good reviews, and a production company snapped up distribution rights for a cool $2 million.

McGeeney Retires, Could Be Manager
KIERAN McGeeney has announced his retirement from inter-county football with Armagh and has immediately been linked with the managerial vacancy with the Carlow footballers.

O'Sullivan going for broke
Changes are expected today when under-fire Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan unveils the team that must revive the nation's fading World Cup aspirations.

Ireland beat Latvia in European championship
Ireland got off to a perfect start in their opening European championship clash against Latvia at the National Basketball Arena on Monday.

O'Driscoll cleared as fit for selection
Brian O'Driscoll is expected to be fit to play against Argentina on Friday, in spite of picking up an injury in training.

D'Arcy determined to rediscover form
Gordon D'Arcy is ready to spearhead Ireland's last-ditch effort to reach the World Cup quarter-finals by rediscovering the dazzling skills that have deserted him.

O'Sullivan not giving up
Eddie O'Sullivan refused to write off Ireland's chances of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals despite their shattering 25-3 defeat by France.

Kingdom Cruise to 35th Title
A FITTING end to a poor championship football season. Defending All-Ireland champions Kerry completed a rout over hapless Cork in a decider that effectively ground to a half after just 36 minutes.

McGeeney Retires, Could Be Manager
KIERAN McGeeney has announced his retirement from inter-county football with Armagh and has immediately been linked with the managerial vacancy with the Carlow footballers.

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IRISH AMERICA MAGAZINE

Book Corner
The earlier decades of the 20th century provide the settings for two new works of Irish-American fiction.

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The "Emerald" Pastime
A recent New York Times article about the consistent success of the Minnesota Twins baseball organization made numerous important points about how teams in smaller cities can compete with financial giants.

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Chicago's Irish Spire
Dublin native Garrett Kelleher, 46, aspires to erect the biggest, most expensive skyscraper ever built on the shores of Lake Michigan.

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Wexford Town Public Library
Wexford town's library holds important resources for genealogy, family history, and local history. I was fortunate to visit there in August 2007 when researching a family from Crossabeg Catholic Parish [Tikillin Civil Parish] just north of Wexford town and the River Slaney.

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GREENCARD

Relief for Victims
THE U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced details of a new visa classification last week that is designed for undocumented immigrants – but it’s a visa that will hopefully be used sporadically given its eligibility requirements.