19 September 2008
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SINGING SENSATION CELTIC THUNDER PERFORM LIVE ON 48-CITY TOUR
Celtic Thunder – the Irish all-male wonder from producer Sharon Browne, and legendary songwriter/composer Phil Coulter – is embarking on a national tour of the U.S. this fall.
The phenomenal Celtic Thunder live tour kicks of October 3rd and continues through December 17th. Don’t miss tickets for this spectacular show
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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

NEWS

McCain Was Wrong on Ireland
By Congressman Richard E. Neal
"John McCain has spent years ridiculing and minimizing U.S. efforts to help resolve the Troubles . . . He claimed our role in Northern Ireland was severely damaging our relationship with Great Britain."

Cancer Death Fuels New Controversy
A FRESH scandal has rocked the creaking health service after the family of a 53-year-old woman who died of breast cancer earlier this year revealed she had been given the all-clear three times by doctors.

Executive Tension Over Meeting
THE ongoing political crisis in the North appeared to be coming to a head this week with warnings that the power-sharing institutions could collapse if the Stormont Executive failed to meet by Thursday.

McCain for Irish Prez Forum

Irish Voice Classifieds


ENTERTAINMENT

The Mighty Quinn
IRISH American actor Aidan Quinn - emphasizing the Irish part, as he spent a chunk of his childhood in Ireland and has worked on several films there - spoke to the Sunday Independent last week about lots of interesting matters, both career and person.

Things Are Just Swell
Success hasn't spoiled Irish Oscar winning singer/songwriter Glen Hansard. Fresh from his walk up the red carpet in LA, he returned to Dublin to give the coveted golden statue to his mother to show off in the bingo hall. This week the star of the hit indie film Once joins his co-stars on stage for a one night only concert in New York. CAHIR O'DOHERTY talks to his band mate and singer in his own right Colm Mac Con Iomaire.

Disco Is a Ball
IT'S an age-old story - boy meets girl, they fall in love, the girl has second thoughts and the boy takes it out on his unsuspecting community. In Enda Walsh's Disco Pigs the community in question is Cork city, and the retribution is swift and deadly.


SPORTS

Duddy Fight Plan Set
JOHN Duddy (25-0) will fight on November 6 in Long Island and, all going to plan, will take on Ronald Hearns (19-0) in January 2009 in New York City.

Irish Settle for Away Point
MONTENEGRO belied their lowly standing as sixth seed in Group Eight by holding Ireland to a scoreless draw in Podgorica in this World Cup qualifier last Wednesday.


Reaching Out to a Friend in Need
THE World Cup is up and running at last, but first it is time for a story about Irish footballers past and present and modern day travel, private and cheap.

More sports >>>


COMMENT & CAINT

Obama's Major Veep Error?
SUPPORTERS of Hillary Clinton are busy preparing their "I told you so" scripts after an extraordinary few weeks in the presidential race. As Republicans turned a whiter shade of Palin, white women's support surged for her.

Cormac MacConnell: Send Sarah Back to Redneckia!
I READ an article yesterday on the BBC website about redneck America and Sarah Palin. The writer said that in these PC days everybody went out of their way to avoid using the term "redneck," and this, in his view, was wrong and dangerous.

Banking on the Irish Banks
IS it any wonder that customers of the Irish banks are becoming increasingly nervous? If it can happen in Britain and the U.S., it can happen in Ireland.

The Worst of Times?
EDMUND Lynch was born in Baltimore, but relocated to New York City as generations of Irish American dreamers have been doing for roughly a century and a half.


TRAVEL - ESCORTED VACATIONS

Greens & Gimmies - from $4,349
The first part of the trip will challenge you as you try to conquer the courses of Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Tralee (Arnold Palmer's first course design in Europe), and Ballybunion Golf Club, considered one of the top courses in the world.

Legends Northwest Golf Package - from $909
An invigorating sea breeze is likely to escort you on the road less traveled to discover Ireland's hidden gems. Links golf in the Northwest is exhilarating.

NEW GROUPS SECTION

Would you like to set up a group where you can discuss your genealogy with members of the same clan, or discuss Irish literature and books, or talk about Irish dancing?

We have recently added a Groups section. Any IrishAbroad member can set up a group and it can be public, private or secret. Each group can choose to have a discussion forum, comments, photos, and event section. Managers of the group can manage invitations to the group, send messages to members of the group and edit group information.

New Groups

Writers Group
A group interested in publishing original material online for fun, and maybe profit?
Support Fr Aidan Troy Campaign
This is a group set up for friends in america to show support for the petition against moving fr troy from ardoyne, where he would rather stay, with the people who need him.

Irish Eyes Promotion Book by 7pm Monday September 22nd
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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.
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GREENCARD
New Citizenship Test
A FEW weeks back we published the list of U.S. history and civics questions provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) as a study guide for those pursuing naturalization.

BLOGS

It's great to read so many of our member's blogs. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

Featured blogs

Ireland trip planning...
I have been to Ireland twice in the last 3 years. I have been with a significant other and with a BFF gal pal. I am preparing to go again with the same friend I visited with before and very much looking forward to it.
the weather, a new job, uh what else can go wrong???
Everyone was amazed at how easily I settled into my new life in Ireland last year....the weather got nicer the minute I landed, I found a lovely house, a part time job, made friends.....adjusted very nicely I must say myself.....

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