12 September 2008

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Welcome to Newbridge Silverware
Set-up in 1934, Newbridge Silverware is the largest provider of quality giftware and tableware in Ireland. Renowned for its cutting edge design and craftsmanship, the brand is associated with icons such as the legendary Audrey Hepburn, supermodel Sophie Dahl, and top international Rugby Athlete - Ronan O'Gara. Our Visitor Centre provides the most unique visitor experience in Ireland and is home to the Museum of Style Icons.
The Museum showcases artifacts associated with some of the most legendary Stars of the Silverscreen including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and many more.

For Further details visit us online at: www.newbridgesilverware.com

Irish Eyes Promotion Book by September 19th
Aer Lingus airfares one-way fares to Ireland from New York Boston Chicago or Washington From $199* plus taxes
Travel 11.01.08 – 04.30.08
*One-way fares excl. taxes & fees of up to $56 eastbound and $101 westbound and $2.50 September 11th Security Fee for each enplanement at a U.S. airport. Blackout dates apply.
Visit www.aerlingus.com for details

IMC Report Says IRA No Threat
SINN Fein leader Gerry Adams has warned Unionists that they must "get real" and accept that the IRA no longer pose any threat.

Bogus Lawyer Gets 20 Years
THE bogus immigration lawyer who scammed numerous Irish undocumented out of hundreds of thousands of dollars will serve 20 years in prison, a judge determined in a Connecticut court recently.

Belt Tightening on New Budget Day
IRELAND is tightening its belt by several notches with the decision of the government to bring forward the date of the Budget by seven weeks.

Irish Voice Classifieds

Short But Sweet Festival Plays
THE 1st Irish Theatre Festival debuts in New York this week in fine style with End of Lines, a collection of five new 25 minute plays written by some of Ireland's best contemporary playwrights.

U2 To Wait for New Release
FOR those of you planning to stuff the Christmas stocking with the highly anticipated new CD from U2, which was due to drop in November, you'd better think again.


Peaches in the Apple
YOU'LL remember a few weeks back we told you that sweet little Peaches Geldof, the still teenaged daughter of Bob Geldof, took off for Vegas and got hitched to her American indie musician beau of only a month.

Will Trap's Mushroom Ban Be Magical?
GIOVANNI Trapattoni took a fall on Tuesday evening in Podgorica, capital of the relatively new state of Montenegro, and it had nothing to do with the magic mushrooms!

Sports Digest: Fitz Stunned By Big Defeat
WATERFORD boss Davy Fitzgerald had admitted he was left dumbfounded by the margin of Kilkenny's All-Ireland final victory on Sunday.
Other news: Browne Undecided - Tyrone Boost - Players Upset - Kerr Hot Topic - Soccer Shorts - Sports Shorts

Cats Meow for Three in a Row
BEFORE presenting the Liam McCarthy Cup to winning captain Cha' Fitzpatrick for an historic three in a row, GAA President Nickey Brennan suggested this is "the best ever Kilkenny team."

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Prior Visa Denial
MY Irish friend, in attempting to visit me in Chicago, was denied entry under 214(b). Is there any chance that if he applies again the results might change?

IRISH AMERICA MAGAZINE - AUG/SEPT ISSUE

Hannah and Her Descendants
John Kernaghan looks at the trials faced by Irish immigrants to Canada and the tragedy that befell the immigrant ship, the Hannah, in the icy waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
 
 

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Peacemaking in Northern Ireland as a Model for Conflict Resolution Worldwide
When he was secretary for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain helped broker the historic power-sharing agreement between Unionists and Republicans at Stormont. The following is an abridged version of a lecture he gave at Glucksman Ireland House-New York University on June 5, 2008.

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