11th April 2008

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Mixed Reaction to Bertie Going
MEMBERS of the Irish American community had mixed reactions to the announcement last week that Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern will resign in May.

U.S. Pols Praise Bertie
IN the wake of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's announcement that he will resign on May 6, American politicians and business leaders have offered their assessments of Ahern's three-term tenure.

And Now, the Next Taoiseach
Brian Cowen will be Ireland's 13th taoiseach when he takes over from Bertie Ahern next month.

Good Friday Deal Turns 10
The Good Friday Agreement is 10 years old but has the historic deal succeeded in changing the lives of working-class communities in Northern Ireland?

Agreement Brings Huge Change
The Good Friday Agreement was a defining moment in Irish history, but more work remains to be done, including a renewed push for Irish unity, writes Sinn Fein President GERRY ADAMS.

Dublin Earns Top Marks
FORGET the decline of the Celtic Tiger economy. Dublin is still the best city in which to live and work in Europe.

Limerick Feud Escalates
WHAT Defense Minister Willie O'Dea described as "barbaric rivalry" between two warring extended families in his home city, Limerick, claimed two more young lives in recent days.

Yonkers Commish Meets Irish
A MEETING that took place between members of the Irish community and the Yonkers Police Department on Wednesday, April 2 in the Aisling Irish Community Center in Yonkers was a success, according to executive director of the center Orla Kelleher.

Irish Voice Classifieds

Farrell Upset at War Devastation
IN preparation for an upcoming film role, Colin Farrell toured Bosnia last weekend, and though he wasn't greeted by sniper fire (sorry, Hillary!) the Irish actor was nonetheless "sickened" by some of the scenes he witnessed.

Byrne for Summer Show
Last week it was announced that Byrne will play the lead role in a New York Philharmonic concert performance of Camelot at Lincoln Center from May 7-10.

Tribeca Debut for Irish Films
The Tribeca Film Festival in downtown Manhattan goes from strength to strength each year, and 2008 is no exception. A stellar line-up of new Irish films will also be offered to entertain film buffs.

The Casey Buzz
I'M not sure what's more shocking: that MTV has actually started playing videos again, or that they've named Dublin-born Paddy Casey as "buzzworthy."

Busy Fleadh Weekend
THE Comhaltas bandwagon in New York just keeps rolling along with another big undertaking coming up on the heels of the extraordinary Parsippany convention just finished last week.

Minister Promotes Irish Language
WELL, I would probably be the first to admit that I wouldn't be the go-to guy for the history of the Irish language here in America, but I do know that last week was certainly a historic one for a couple of reasons.

The Cross and Constantine's Sword
JAMES Carroll, 65, noted author, National Book Award winner and columnist for the Boston Globe, has recently completed a powerful new documentary film entitled Constantine's Sword.

Trap's Aides Confirm Keane Captaincy
THE Giovanni Trapattoni era began in earnest on Tuesday when Robbie Keane's reign as Irish captain was confirmed and an international SOS was sent out to Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland on the Italian's behalf.

McGeady Backs Embattled Strachan
IRELAND winger Aiden McGeady has publicly backed manager Gordon Strachan as the pressure mounts on the Parkhead boss ahead of next week's Old Firm showdown.

Learning the Lesson From 1973
A GREAT football man by the name of Peter C. Collins, currently residing in Bethpage, Long Island, wrote to this column recently with a fascinating account of his efforts to mount a campaign for an All-Ireland soccer team.

Resto Cornered in New York
FORMER professional welterweight boxer Luis Resto owned up to fighting against "Irish" Billy Collins Junior with tampered gloves in their fight at Madison Square Garden on June 16 1983.

Senior A Football : Down Shows They're Ready
DOWN put out a statement in their first game at Senior A level with a convincing win over Sligo to open the 2008 season for the New York GAA. A flurry of goals in the first half was the difference as Sligo was always chasing the game.

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Roots : The Mighty Moran Clan
From priests to centerfolds to "Irish-American of the Year," the Moran clan have produced some very interesting folk.

Slainte : A Charmed Life
While numerous feasts and celebrations pepper the Irish year, Bealtaine, or May Day, is a good time to pass on family ‘cures,' writes Edythe Preet.

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USCIS News
TO no surprise, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced on Tuesday that the annual 65,000 H-1B visa cap had been met for fiscal year 2009, which begins on October 1 of this year.

The Irish Born Signatories of the American Declaration of Independence
Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of July 4, 1776. Forty-Eight were born in the American 'Colonies'. Of the eight foreign-born, three were born in Ireland.

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