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Irish immigration watchdog issues guidelines for J-1 students coming to the U.S.

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:23:49 PDT

As droves of fresh faced Irish students touchdown on U.S. soil eager to experience a slice of American life this summer, the coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) has issued a guide for J-1 students. Read more

Cork woman Mary Elmes honored for role in saving Jewish children from Nazis in WWII

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:01 PDT

Cork woman Mary Elmes is the first Irish person honored as “Righteous Among Nations” for her work saving Jewish children from the Nazi gas chambers during World War II. Read more

76-year-old Irish nun sky takes two-mile skydive jump for charity

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:03:58 PDT

Presentation Sister Patricia Wall, 76, completed a two-mile tandem jump with SkyDive Ireland in a bid to raise €100,000 for Aware and local charities in Slieveardagh, Co Tipperary. Read more

List of names for new Liffey bridge down to 17

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:44:00 PDT

A shortlist of names for the latest bridge across Dublin's River Liffey has been revealed. Read more

Novel by Irish author selected to help traumatized Newtown survivors

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:32:41 PDT

An Irish author's book has been selected to help Newtown survivors overcome the grief and trauma they suffered after a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in one of the worst school massacres in US history. Read more

Irish PM Enda Kenny praises Bostonians and their courage in speech at JFK Memorial dinner

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:26:26 PDT

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has praised the courage, dignity and strength of Bostonians as the city recovers from the horrors of the marathon bombing. Read more

Aussie outlaw Ned Kelly is the center of attention at huge Tipperary event

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:11:58 PDT

Notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly is being honored at a Tipperary event as part of the Gathering festival in Ireland. Read more

Ten best Irish lies — fabulous fibs that Irish tell each other

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:51:47 PDT

The Irish have a way with words, especially when they mean the opposite of what they say. Here are our top ten little lies examples: Read more

Gay porn priest is appointed to new parish in Clogherhead, County Louth

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:43:19 PDT

A priest who flashed gay porn images onto a screen at a First Communion meeting has been appointed to a new parish in County Louth. Read more

Planned Parenthood support for Irish leader at Boston College is targeted by anti–abortion groups

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:35:47 PDT

Anti-abortion groups have again targeted Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and Boston College where he will be commencement speaker on Monday pointing to a Planned Parenthood statement praising him. Read more

'Grey's Anatomy' star Patrick Dempsey would consider selling pot in his coffee shops

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:48 PDT

Patrick DempseyThe 'Grey's Anatomy' actor outbid competitors including Starbucks to buy Seattle based Tully's Coffee through his company Global Baristas LLC last year and admitted he thinks selling the drug would be a successful business modelHe told BonAppetitcom: 'Coffee is good for your mind—it's basically a legalised drug The next step is selling marijuana, of course Read more

One Direction star Harry Styles spent the night with Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:47 PDT

Harry StylesThe One Direction heartthrob was rumoured to have shared a romantic tryst with the 33-year-old blonde after he joined Kimberly, her singer father and his wife Penny Lancaster for dinner in Los Angeles, California, in AprilNow Rod, 68, has 'let the cat out of the bag' by revealing that Harry, 19, stayed over at his LA mansion with his daughterSpeaking on Alan Carr's TV talk show, 'Chatty Man', Rod said:'His [Harry] car was here in the morning Let's put it that way Read more

President Higgins warns of “real danger” of not supporting creativity while at UNESCO event

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:13:07 PDT

Irish President Michael D. Higgins warned of the “real danger” of not supporting creativity while he was on hand at the unveiling of a special stamp meant to commemorate UNESCO’s naming of Dublin as permanent city of literature in 2010. Read more

Former Hollywood actress who became a Benedictine nun details vocation in new book - VIDEO

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:12 PDT

Mother Dolores Hart commanded a $5,000 dollar a week salary as a working screen actress in 1963. Read more

Profile in Irish fighting courage - Heffernan’s campaign for respite care for families dealing with fatal rare illnesses such as Batten’s disease

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:52 PDT

Tony and Mary Heffernan with their son Liam The next time I think of fighting Irish spirit, when your back is against the wall and when all looks hopeless yet somehow a grace and courage comes, I’ll think of Tony and Mary HeffernanTony, 41, from Kerry, and his wife Mary, 37, from Cork, have been dealt the most grievous blow life can throw at themOne of their two beautiful children, Saoirse, succumbed to a deadly and incurable neurological disease called Batten Disease, and now their only surviving child Liam, just four, is also facing death from the same disease Read more

New Jersey Fleadh weekend a huge success

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:51 PDT

Pearl River 2013 under-12 ceili band at the Parsippany Fleadh (Photos by Sean Conway)Parsippany, New Jersey -- In last week’s column we extolled the virtues of the visionary people who were concerned with the disappearance of traditional Irish music and dance after World War II and took action to reverse the tide before it was too late Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann had created a fleadh system in rudimentary fashion as a vehicle to encourage young people to learn music and provide incentives for taking on their native music As we noted, the concept has mushroomed to the point where there are probably more people playing and enjoying Irish traditional music than at any time in its history on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean Read more

New Irish stamp features Irish teen’s short story about Dublin

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:50 PDT

A new 60c Irish stamp was commissioned to commemorate UNESCO naming Dublin as a permanent city of literature in 2010On the stamp is an entire 224 word short story meant to “capture the essence” of Dublin, penned by Irish teenager Eoin Moore, who was 17 at the time he wrote it Moore’s short story was chosen from a group of applicants through Dublin’s Fighting Words’ creative writing programThe stamp was designed by the Stone Twins, Amsterdam-based Irish designers Read more

‘Silver Liver Playbook’ star Bradley Cooper is a hopeless romantic

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:18:49 PDT

Bradley CooperThe 'Place Beyond The Pines' star - who is dating British model Suki Waterhouse - loves being in a relationship and having a special bond with someone and believes friendship is the key to a successful romanceHe told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'I consider myself to be a romantic I love the company of a great woman'I think a relationship works best when both partners have a certain ease in the way they relate to each other and there's a level of harmony that goes beyond just physical attraction Read more

Irish golf pro Rory McIlroy ranked 3rd most marketable athlete by SportsPro

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:30:41 PDT

Rory McIlroy, native of Co Down in Northern Ireland, was ranked the third most marketable athlete in SoccerPro’s annual 50 Most Marketable List. Read more

Redcoats, pikemen food foraging and a druid chef - Ireland’s 1798 Rebellion Center to relaunch

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:10 PDT

The National 1798 Rebellion Centre will be officially re-launched to much fanfare in the town of Enniscorthy on May 24. Read more

“Star Trek’s” Chris Pine to join Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep, and Johnny Depp in “Into the Woods”

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:03 PDT

With the recent release of “Star Trek,” is seems that captain Chris Pine may be shifting gears. Read more

Domhnall Gleeson becoming a leading man with IRA spy thriller “Shadow Dancer” and Richard Curtis’ “About Times” - VIDEOS

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:03 PDT

Domhnall Gleeson’s ready for his close up. Now, at the age of 29, he’s finally landing the kind of leading roles that promise to turn him into an internationally recognized Irish leading man like Michael Fassbender and Colin Farrell. Read more

Obama isn't Hitler or Stalin or the Anti-Christ

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:16:38 PST

In the Harry Potter alternative universe that is the acknowledged home of the floundering Tea Party, they have finally stopped comparing President Obama to the rogues gallery of lesser known tyrantsNow they're just flat out saying he's Hitler And Stalin And the Anti-Christ Read more

Remains of former Irish politician found in car wreck 23 years after he went missing

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:02:36 PDT

A chance discovery has uncovered the long missing remains of an Irish politician and businessman reported missing 23 years ago. Read more

Kristie Alley slams Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries anti-fat exclusionary comments

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:51:57 PDT

By his own standards, sixty eight year old Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is probably much too unattractive to work in his own stores now. Read more

Up to 200 Irish ghost estates may be bulldozed in plans by Housing Minister

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:23:12 PDT

Up to 200 ghost estates around Ireland may be demolished under new plans by the Housing Minister. Read more

British emigrant group calls on government to give Irish abroad the right to vote

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:01:28 PDT

The Federation of Irish Societies (FIS), a charitable company that draws together Irish clubs and societies in Britain, is calling on the Constitutional Convention meeting in Dublin today to back their demand for the Irish in Britain to get a vote in Irish elections and referenda. Read more

Irish footballer under investigation after pig’s head is left in Muslim’s teammate’s locker

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:50:54 PDT

An Irish World Cup star had the windscreen of his Porsche smashed after a pig’s head was left in the locker of a devout Muslim teammate. Read more

Justice for Magdalenes announce end of political campaign

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:37:48 PDT

The advocacy group Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) has announced the end of their political campaign. Read more

Irish politician refuses to back down on abortion views despite death threats from pro-life activists

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:29:39 PDT

A Fine Gael TD has revealed how she has received death threats over the proposed amendments to change Ireland’s abortion laws. Read more

Niall Horan says eating Irish sausages and playing Croke Park will be ‘biggest moment’ in One Direction career

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:18:46 PDT

One Direction wearing Irish jerseysNiall Horan is trying to convince his One Direction band mates that Irish sausages are the best in the worldThis week the British/Irish boy band announced their first ever stadium tour, which includes playing in front of 80,000 adoring Irish fans in Croke Park on May 24 next yearLiam Payne said he cannot wait for the tour to kick off so they can return to Ireland mostly because he wants to sample some local sausages“When we first got together as a band all that Niall would tell us about Ireland is that Irish sausages are the best,” Payne said Read more

Rory McIlroy in shock split with agent after biggest sponsorship deal in sport

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:09:04 PDT

Rory McIlroy has sacked his agent – just months after Dublin-based Conor Ridge made him a multi-millionaire with the biggest Nike sponsorship deal in the history of sport. Read more

Orb should win Preakness easily, Oxbow up for second

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:03:48 PDT

OrbOrb quite simply looks unbeatable in the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown at Pimlico todayDon’t take my word for it ask the owners and trainers of the second, third and fourth place finishers behind Orb at the Kentucky DerbyThey have all decided to skip challenging the red hot favorite after his facile win on the first Saturday in MayThe difference with Orb is that unlike most Derby winners he was not at his ultimate best on the big day Read more

Sex addiction on the rise says Dublin Clinic – 500 percent increase in people asking for help

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:49:22 PDT

A private addiction rehabilitation center in Dublin has reported a 500 percent increase in people seeking help for sex addiction. Read more

Horse disemboweled and sliced open in horrific Dublin attack

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:42:29 PDT

Animal rights campaigners fear the grotesque disembowelment of a horse in Dublin may have been a ritualistic killing. Read more

Senator Schumer says Irish deserve a separate deal for visas because of 1965 shutout - Says “Schumer visas” set to give Ireland 10,500 visas a year for the future

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Sen Charles SchumerSounding very upbeat, Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York), architect of the senate immigration bill says he is now very confident that 10,500 Schumer visas will be passed as part of the billHe asked for the Irish community across the US Read more

An open letter to the Catholic League on rant against David Bowie video “The Next Day” - VIDEO

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:33:47 PDT

David Bowie's 'The Next Day'Hi Bill:Well, looks like you got yourself noticed yet again with a whacked-out rant against the new David Bowie video Bowie is back after a decade-long hiatus with a killer album The Next Day, which you made clear on the Catholic League website and in the press that you’re not thrilled about The video for the song “The Next Day' frosted your cupcake, and you called it the work of a 'switch-hitting, bisexual senior citizen from London' that 'is strewn with characteristic excess,' according to Rolling Stone The clip stars Gary Oldham and shows priests frolicking with scantily clad women in a nightclub where a Christ-like singer, played by Bowie, is performing Read more

Even with Irish directions you arrive at the heart of the land - mighty craic and laughter with friends

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:18:48 PDT

Nothing could warm the heart more than a pint of Guinness and a roaring fire in the hearthWe have fallen victim to Irish driving instructions in the past so I should have known betterI didn’t properly read the email about the road to the house in Loughrea before we landed and maybe was subconsciously up for a bit of adventure on the first day away on vacationMaybe it was out of habit Over the years we blindly followed wonderful directions offered by locals in the West of Ireland:“Stick to the tar road Read more

Demi Moore wants Ashton Kutcher to pay for her New York home renovations

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:18:47 PDT

Ashton Kutcher and Demi MooreThe 50-year-old actress and Ashton, 35 married in 2005 but are currently going through a bitter divorce and according to TMZ, Demi has insisted her ex pay to fix up her $25 million apartment in New YorkThis comes after it was revealed the couple - who announced their split in November 2011 - are locked in a battle over $10 million, with Demi asking for the eight-figure sum due to Ashton's involvement in a venture capital fund worth $100 millionThe 'Two and a Half Men' star announced his new technology start-up investment firm A-Grade, which is a partnership with Madonna's manager Guy Oseary and billionaire Ron Burkle, earlier this month with an estimated value of $100 million and Demi believes she is entitled to a piece of the actor's newfound fortuneHowever, Ashton - who owns 20 per cent of the company - insists his profits from the company aren't communal as he made his millions after their split Read more

One Direction's boys claim their tour bus is surprisingly boring

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:18:46 PDT

One DirectionThe 'One Thing' hitmakers insist their pop star lifestyle isn't as exciting as it seems and there are never any girls or booze on the bus, only a PlayStation gaming console and a footballSpeaking at their 'Where We Are' stadium tour announcement at London's Wembley Stadium on Thursday, Liam Payne said: 'We basically spend a lot of time on the tour bus playing PlayStation'We can't really sleep that well because [we're] too excited so we kinda get off the bus at 3 in the morning and have a kickabout wherever we are It's been a bit mad really Read more

Something for everyone at Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:06:13 PDT

It's a holiday weekend and you don't want to travel. Where can you go for a wide variety of great entertainment, unlimited free carnival rides, kids entertainment, free parking, athletic exhibitions, theatre, dance and animal exhibitions for one low admission price. Read more

GAA launches new iGAAFan smartphone app for fans to interact with their favorite teams

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:07:23 PDT

iGAAFan, a new smartphone app, is hoping to bring the GAA further into the 21st century by allowing GAA fans to interact with their favorite club and county teams on their phones. Read more

Delphi Lodge takes responsibility for turning away those in need during Ireland’s Great Hunger

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:52 PDT

The Connemara country house and sporting lodge, the Delphi Lodge, is taking responsibility for its part in Famine deaths by participating in the annual commemorative famine walk. Read more

Top 5 reasons to visit Co. Leitrim’s Carrick on Shannon during its 400th Anniversary

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:48:18 PDT

Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim is celebrating a year full of activities as 2013 marks the 400th anniversary since King James 1st granted the town charter. Read more

Obama administration getting caught in its own tangled web of deceit - has the White House been lying through its teeth

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:19:38 PDT

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Today's Irish entertainment roundup

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:07:53 PDT

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Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:34 PDT

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Start your feis-filled weekend with these songs - VIDEOS

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:33:50 PDT

You can't storm the dance floor without blasting Hot ChipHeading to Alberta this weekend for the Wild Rose Feis or Florida for the Orlando Feis? How about Arizona for the Tucson Feis or Quebec City for Feis Montreal? Ontario for the Capital Feis? New Hampshire for the Murray Academy Feis? Or maybe you’re off to New York for the Emerald Association of Putnam County FeisNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all dancers and be sure to come back and share your results with us! “Ready For The Floor” – Hot ChipGet ready to hit the dance floor with this song “My Number” – FoalsPlay this for an extra pep in your step Read more

From Cillian Murphy to Miss World - the top ten most beautiful Irish people - PHOTOS

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:53:37 PDT

Forget Ryan Gosling, Gwyneth Paltrow or Jennifer Lawrence! We’ve put together our own Irish hotties list. It’s a tough old job but someone has to do it. Read more

Why do bubbles in 'the black stuff'go down instead of up? Guinness secret revealed

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:22:33 PDT

Well, we always knew Guinness was magical but have you noticed that it actually disobeys the laws of physics. The bubbles in a stormy pint of stout actually go down! Read more

In twilight years and refusing to go quietly - 'These Halcyon Days' at The Irish Arts Center - VIDEO

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:58 PDT

Anita Reeves and Stephen Brennan star in These Halcyon DaysIt seems that the most vital voices in Irish playwriting currently belong to women For proof stop by the Irish Arts Center in New York this weekend and catch 'These Halcyon Days' by Deirdre Kinahan A lovely, understated marvel about life and loss and finding the courage to keep on going, it features pitch perfect performances by the two leads, Anita Reeves and Stephen BrennanSet in a nursing home (Kinahan’s dramatic instinct takes her to places other writers avoid), we meet the elderly Sean, who has essentially been abandoned by his loved ones, dropped off and completely forgotten Read more

The world’s smallest cinema fits into an old phone box in Malin, Donegal - VIDEO

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:54 PDT

The world's smallest movie theater Read more

Prospects for immigration reform bill are 50-50 say the pols privately - House seen as major obstacle as Senate gets closer to a vote

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:03:41 PDT

US Sen John McCain (R-AZ), Sen Read more

Christine Quinn and Khloe Kardashian almost wore same wedding dress - 'I was devastated because that was my dress!' says mayoral hopeful

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:18:42 PDT

Khloe Kardashian on her wedding dayNew York mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn was devastated after she picked a wedding gown that one of the Kardashians wore for their big dayThe Speaker of New York City Council came clean this week when she opened up about her past struggles with bulimia and alcoholism in a New York Times interviewNow in an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir published in Vogue, ‘With Patience and Fortitude,’ Quinn admits she very nearly committed the grave mistake of buying the same gown that Khloe Kardashian wore when she married Lamar Odom in 2009Quinn married her longtime partner Kim M Read more

Dublin designer creates map capturing locations, landmarks, businesses from James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:27:55 PDT

Dubin designer Rachel Kerr has come up with a unique way to celebrate this year’s Bloomsday which takes place on Sunday 4 June. Read more

Irish fans elated as Brian O’Driscoll signs on for one more year with Leinster rugby team

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:15:23 PDT

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed a new one-year contract with former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll to play for Leinster. Read more

Sports Digest: Graeme McDowell commits to Ireland team to the golf World Cup in Australia

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:19 PDT

Graeme McDowell is happy to commit to Ireland by playing at golf’s World Cup in Australia this winter – and wants Rory McIlroy to do likewise. Read more

One Direction to play Dublin’s Croke Park as part of 2014 world tour

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:10:03 PDT

It has been announced that boyband One Direction will play Dublin’s Croke Park as part of their ‘Where We Are’ world tour. Read more

'The Great Gatsby' author F Scott Fitzgerald’s death and burial another Catholic lesson

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:57 PDT

F Scott Fitzgerald (The Atlantic)It is true that F Scott Fitzgerald wasn’t much of a Catholic Yes, he had strong Irish roots on both his mother and father’s side Read more

All-star benefit for great Irish musician Mickey Finns’ Ray Kelly who died tragically

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:56 PDT

Ray KellyLast December, the world lost a great Irish musician when Ray Kelly of the Mickey Finns departed suddenly from this planet He left behind a grieving family with a young son as well as devastated bandmatesMickey Finns drummer Brian Tracey has been laying down the beats behind Kelly for two decades, since their time in the Prodigals He has organized a benefit for Kelly’s family at Connolly’s Pub in the Klub 45 room (125 West 45th Street, right off Times Square) on Sunday, May 19 from 4 p Read more

Ke$ha concerned One Direction fans want to beat her up after she was rumored to be dating Harry Styles

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:53 PDT

Ke$ha & Harry StylesThe 'Die Young' hitmaker is worried the group's supporters - who are known as Directioners - will give her abuse on the street after she recently revealed she has been texting the 19-year-old hunk and admitted to having a crush on himShe told LOOK magazine: 'I hope they don't want to beat me up, I'm just a fan too'Despite the speculation, the 26-year-old singer insists the pair are just good friends and their messages don't have any sexual connotationsShe explained: 'He and I are just friends Read more

Carey Mulligan and ‘The Great Gatsby’ cast dazzle on Cannes red carpet

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:51 PDT

‘The Great Gatsby’ cast dazzle Cannes red carpet'The Great Gatsby' opened the Cannes Film Festival last on Wednesday nightSeveral stars from the film including Leonardo DiCaprio - who plays main character Jay Gatsby - Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and Amitabh Bachchan took to the red carpet in the rain for the premiere of Baz Luhrmann's drama movie to launch the 66th annual film galaDiCaprio looked dapper in a smart black suit and admitted taking on the lead role in the motion picture - which is based on F Scott Fitzgerald's popular novel - carried 'enormous pressure' Read more

‘X Factor’ judge Demi Lovato got a new tattoo by Bang Bang

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:49 PDT

Demi LovatoThe 20-year-old star celebrated the release of her fourth album 'Demi' by having lyrics from her track 'Warrior' inked onto her back, courtesy of New York-based tattoo artist Bang BangDemi posted a photo of the italic writing, which reads ' now I'm a warrior', on her Twitter account, adding the caption: 'Thanks @BangBang! Album release day!!! #DEMI (sic)'It's been a busy week for Bang Bang as he also tattooed British model Cara Delevigne, inking a lion onto her index finger His work was recommended to the British model by her best friend Rita Ora and Rihanna who have both gone under his needleOn the song 'Warrior', Demi - who went to rehab in 2010 to be treated for an eating disorder, self-harm issues and bipolar - sings about having 'thicker skin' and having 'shame' and 'scars' and she has admittedDemi has 12 other tattoos and admitted she regrets many of them and has even considered having laser treatment to remove them Read more

Denise Richards has retained custody of Brooke Mueller and Charlie Sheen's sons

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:48 PDT

Denise RichardsLawyers met in court on Wednesday after the actor's ex-wife Brooke Mueller - who is currently being treated for drug problems at the Betty Ford clinic - requested her four-year-old twins Bob and Max be placed in the care of her brother, but the judge 'flatly denied' her requestA source said: 'The judge flatly denied Brooke' request to to have Denise stripped of temporary custody, and placed in the care of her brother in Orange County There was absolutely no reason that could justify the move, which would only uproot the twins yet again'Brooke - who would have retained the $55,000-a-month child support she receives from ex-husband Charlie if her brother was caring for the boys - had alleged Denise had only agreed to take on the children for her own financial benefit, but the actress insisted she isn't interested in money Read more

Tori Spelling's husband Dean McDermott gave her a 3-carat diamond ring to mark their seventh wedding anniversary

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:48 PDT

Tori Spelling & Dean McDermottThe former 'Beverly Hills 90210' star was surprised with the romantic 18k gold band, featuring more than 150 small rose cut diamonds set in a rotating ball to symbolise 'their worlds revolve around each other'Celebrity jeweller Neil Lane, who custom-made the gift, told Peoplecom: 'Every year he gets Tori a ring to honour a renewal of their vows and this year, their 7th year of marriage, was really important to him He loves her so much and it had to be special Read more

Irish startups present to New York Digial Irish aiming to break into the U.S.

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:52:42 PDT

The new networking group, New York Digital Irish, have chosen three new Irish startups, including BusyMoos, Trustev and Marino Software, to pitch alongside US startups at their upcoming event. Read more

Census shows more Catholics than Protestants unemployed in Northern Ireland

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:47:11 PDT

The latest census figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Branch show that Catholics in Northern Ireland are more likely to be unemployed or living in overcrowded conditions with worse health than Protestants. Read more

Irish cellphone providers to cut signals as security ramped up for Fermanagh G8 Summit

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:41:58 PDT

Security measures to protect the eight world leaders scheduled to attend the G8 summit in Northern Ireland next month may prove to be a massive headache for the locals. Read more

Bill O'Reilly claims the Obama administration 'going south fast' in wake of IRS scandal - VIDEO

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:38:17 PDT

Bill O'Reilly is making no secret of his desire to see the back of the Obama administration, and the question of the moment appears to be how best to achieve this longed-for goal? Read more

The Gathering 2013 so successful it could be used as a template for others to connect with Diaspora

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:30:53 PDT

The European strand of the Global Diaspora Forum took place in Killiney, Dublin, on the 14th and 15th of May this year and was attended by 200 delegates from around the world. The two-day programme included seven themed workshops with contributions from a wide range of leaders on diaspora matters Read more

Enda Kenny rejects Dublin Archbishop's claims that new abortion law gives less rights to unborn - VIDEO

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:25:09 PDT

Irish leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims made by the Archbishop of Dublin that the proposed new abortion bill for Ireland will give less rights to an unborn child especially in cases where terminations are allowed because of suicide fears for the mother. Read more

Disgraced Cardinal Keith O’Brien leaves Scotland for prayer and penance at the Vatican

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:01:29 PDT

Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who resigned from his role of Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh in February amid allegations of sexual misconduct, will be leaving Scotland to take part in a period of spiritual renewal at the Vatican. Read more

'You attack one Muslim, you attack all Muslims' - Dzhokar Tsarnaev leaves note inside Watertown boat

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:23 PDT

New evidence reportedly found in the Watertown boat where Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev was hiding has further implicated him in association with the attacks. Read more

New reports suggest Robert F Kennedy’s wife Mary may have attempted suicide several times

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:57:28 PDT

A year after Mary Richardson Kennedy’s suicide, many people are still at odds as to what was the ultimate inciting factor into her decision to take her own life. Read more

Ten castles to rent in Ireland for a vacation fit for a king - PHOTOS

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26:13 PDT

Forget about hotels or bed and breakfasts. Treat yourself like real royalty during your next vacation to Ireland and stay at one of these historic castles. Read more

In Focus - Aisling Keogh: Audience marketing manager in New York

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:58:16 PDT

Originally from Killiney in South Dublin, Keogh is the audience marketing manager for the CLIO Awards, The Hollywood Reporter and Adweek at Prometheus Global Media. She lives in West Harlem. Read more

‘Star Trek into Darkness’ stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto attempt to speak Irish - VIDEO

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:53 PDT

Chris Pine and Zachary Quitno (© Gaye Gerard / Paramount)It may not be Klingon, but the Irish language can sound just as strange to those who are not familiar with itSuch is so for movie stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, who are the leads in the upcoming ‘Star Trek into Darkness,’ the followup to their 2009 ‘Star Trek’ rebootDuring a presser with TG4, Ireland’s Irish speaking television station, the interviewer challenged Pine and Quinto to try a few key Star Trek phrases as Gailege Read more

Today's Irish entertainment roundup

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27:01 PDT

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Today's Irish news roundup

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:25 PDT

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Kilkennny Arts Festival to showcase exciting mix of music, theatre, dance and visual arts - VIDEO

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:42:23 PDT

August 2013 will see the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival bring an exciting mix of Irish and International music, theatre, dance, craft, visual arts, literature and more to the medieval city located in the South-East of Ireland. Read more

A look at books: Ireland’s growing cadre of first rate thrillers and personal essays of home

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:48:41 PDT

The Last GirlBy Jane CaseyIreland's growing cadre of first rate thriller writers is already a thing to marvel at, and Jane Casey is emerging as one of its most accomplished members In 'The Last Girl' her nervy young detective Maeve Kerrigan sets out on her third (about to be bestselling) case, and this time it’s a murder at a well to do homeThe house happens to belong to defense attorney Phillip Kennford, a man who isn’t particularly beloved by the police for his tendency to get convicted criminals off the hook Casey excels at creating plot complications when you least expect them, and her characters continually throw up hooks and snares that you can’t see coming Read more

Chilling testimony before congressional hearing on Pat Finucane death - New hearings told how informer was murdered before he could give evidence

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:18:43 PDT

Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane who was shot dead by LoyalistsNiall O'Dowd in Washington DC:You could hear a pin drop in Foreign Affairs Committee Room 2172 in the Rayburn building in Washington on WednesdayThe occasion was new hearings on the Patrick Finucane murder, the Northern Irish civil rights lawyer who was gunned down in cold blood by loyalist killers on February 12th 1989 Read more

Amen to Rend Collective Experiment - VIDEO

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:54 PDT

Rend Collective ExperimentIn the interest of full journalistic disclosure, the concept of faith-based rock and roll leaves me cold This music was designed to be the devil’s music, chock-full or rebellion that celebrates the joys of sex, drugs, and the like! The sounds from what I would call “caucasian gospel” leaves me as a listener suspicious of the soulless show of a tele-preacher trying to save my soul The Rend Collective Experiment changes all of that Read more

Andy Lee fights Daryl Cunningham at BB King’s in New York City

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:35:09 PDT

Andy Lee (29-2, 20 KOs) fights Daryl Cunningham (28-4, 11 KOs) on Wednesday, May 15 at BB Kings in Times Square in New York in a contest scheduled for 10 rounds. Read more

Irish-born trainer who first trained Orb says he is something special

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:28:08 PDT

Niall Brennan, the Florida-based Irish born horse trainer, who first trained and taught Triple Crown contender Orb, says the horse was special from the get go. Read more

Irish Hospice Foundation appeals to the public for photos for The Gathering book

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:21:46 PDT

The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is offering the public a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting book it is producing to mark The Gathering. Read more

‘Great Gatsby’ star Carey Mulligan gets ‘freaked out’ by people looking at her

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:18:45 PDT

‘Great Gatsby’ star Carey Mulligan The 'Great Gatsby' actress admits she feels overwhelmed when surrounded by press and has recalled how she use to break down when walking a red carpet, struggling to contain herself while in the spotlightShe said: 'I don't like photos I used to be much worse on the red carpet I'd just sort of stand there Read more

‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks gets dressed up at home for her husband

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:18:45 PDT

‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks gets dressed up at home for her husbandThe 'Mad Men' star says she couldn't possibly wear tracksuit bottoms or casual attire in front of Geoffrey Arend - her spouse of three years - because she feels it's her duty to please him by looking glamorous and sexyChristina told Lucky magazine: 'I can't do that to my husband [wear tracksuit bottoms], not after just three years of marriage At home, I put on a low-cut caftan (dress), and he's like, 'Babe, you look great' 'The 38-year-old actress admits playing her character, Joan Harris, in the advertising drama has taught her how to pull off sexy styles that suit her curvy frame but she still relies on the honesty of her friends and husband to let her know when she's not looking her best Read more

Make an appointment with temptation with ‘Love Therapy’ Off-Broadway

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:18:18 PDT

Starring Irish American Alison Fraser, “Love Therapy” examines what happens in session when fantasy becomes reality. The play now showing at the DR2 Theatre, in New York City, looks behind the closed doors of therapist Colleen Fitzgerald’s therapy room. Read more

Busy tour schedule means One Direction star Niall Horan missed Uncle’s funeral

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:14:38 PDT

One Direction star Niall Horan was unable to take time out of his busy schedule to attend his uncle’s funeral. Read more

Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle demands Barry’s Tea at her Las Vegas residency - VIDEO

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:06:14 PDT

Susan Boyle, the singer who shot to worldwide fame after appearing on ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ is gearing up for a Las Vegas residency and is only demanding one thing in her dressing room - Barry’s Tea! Read more

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane could miss Republic of Ireland’s clash against England

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:17 PDT

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane could miss a dream date at Wembley against England later this month due to club commitments. Read more

GAA Digest: Donegal’s Jim McGuinness and GAA President trade barbs in Bitegate saga

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:13:00 PDT

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has defended Patrick McBrearty and lashed out at GAA President Liam O’Neill in the latest chapter of the Bitegate saga. Read more

An open letter to President Obama - some handy local tips for his visit to Ireland

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:55 PDT

Illustration by Caty BartholomewDear President Obama,Not alone are you returning to Ireland one of these fine days, probably with your family I hear, but you will be spending almost all of your time on this Emerald Isle in the county of Fermanagh where I was bred and born Accordingly you are doubly and trebly welcome, and I hope the summit which brings you here with the other powerful world leaders goes wellConsider this as an early and perhaps unique briefing document in advance of your trip It contains the kind of local knowledge about Fermanagh and Enniskillen and the Killadeas venue for the summit which even the most astute of your aides are unlikely to access elsewhere Read more

Bono turns down honorary degree from New York University to cheer on Eve Hewson at graduation

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:52 PDT

Ali, Bono (Paul), Eve, and Jordan Hewson photographed at the premiere of 'Spiderman' on BroadwayU2's front man Bono, aka Paul Hewson, has turned down an honorary degree from New York University opting instead to cheer on his daughter Eve who'll graduate next weekRumors were circulating that Bono was invited to accept a graduate degree from NYU and make commencement speech at Yankee Stadium on next Wednesday, the New York Post's Page Six reportsA representative of the Dublin musician said that he was offered that degree but not the speaking gig They said 'Bono was hugely honored to be asked by NYU to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Read more

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher loves gardening

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:51 PDT

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher loves gardeningThe Beady Eye frontman has asked for tickets to a VIP preview day of the Chelsea Flower Show - an annual gardening extravaganza held in London - on the same day Britain's Queen Elizabeth is due at the event, which runs from May 21-25A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Liam is one of the most unlikely guests in the event's history'His rampaging days are definitely over - which is a relief to organisers given the importance of some guests'Liam, 40, will rub shoulders will several other green-fingered musicians at the event including rocker Rod Stewart, Beatles legend Ringo Starr and singer Lily Allen Read more

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are locked in a $10 million divorce battle

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:50 PDT

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are locked in a $10 million divorce battleThe former couple - who announced their split in November 2011 - have yet to finalise their divorce as they are still in negotiations over a settlement, and the actress is reportedly asking for an eight-figure sum due to Ashton's involvement in a venture capital fund worth $100 millionThe 'Two and a Half Men' star announced his new technology start-up investment firm A-Grade, which is a partnership with Madonna's manager Guy Oseary and billionaire Ron Burkle, earlier this month with an estimated value of $100 million and Demi believes she is entitled to a piece of the actor's newfound fortuneHowever, Ashton - who owns 20 per cent of the company - insists his profits from the company aren't communal as he made his millions after their splitA source told the New York Post newspaper: 'Ashton and Demi are still not divorced and no settlement has been agreed, even though they have been in negotiations for over a year Read more

Paris Hilton insists she is a ‘tough business woman’

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:03:49 PDT

Paris Hilton insists she is a ‘tough business woman’The 32-year-old former 'Simple Life' star - who is dating 21-year-old model River Viiperi - claims she is no longer interested in fame since Nathan Lee Parada tried to break into her Los Angeles home wielding a knife in August 2010, and is determined to follow in her family's footsteps by developing her own successful chain of hotelsThe Hilton hotel heiress told The Sun newspaper: 'It was terrifying I had never experienced anything like that before and it really shook the foundations of my world'I was certain he would kill me if he could get inside Read more

Irish women wait 18 months to receive cancer tests similar to Angelina Jolie

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:56:48 PDT

Irish women at risk of the type of breast cancer which Angelina Jolie was tested for must wait 18 months for their results to see if they have the life-threatening gene, due to chronic under funding. Read more

MA Bishop Robert McManus’ DUI charges dismissed, licence revoked - VIDEO

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:52:17 PDT

Bishop Robert McManus from Massachusetts, the leader of the Worcester Roman Catholic diocese, in Rhode Island, has had his driving license revoked for six months and his drunk driving charge dismissed. Read more

Detective reveals how he tried to save John F Kennedy’s assassin Lee Harvey Oswald

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:48:31 PDT

Fifty years after President Kennedy’s shocking assassination, Detective Jim Leavelle has been honored by Dallas Police Chief David Brown by receiving the police commendation award for his years of service on Dallas' police force. Read more

Irish PM Enda Kenny pays tribute to our own ‘green man’ as Chris Hadfield returns from Space

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:42:15 PDT

Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently praised astronaut Chris Hadfield for his pictures of Ireland taken from Space. Read more

Rush Limbaugh believes Barack Obama is obsessed with him - VIDEO

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:57:34 PDT

Radio host Rush Limbaugh made an assertion during one of his recent radio shows that President Obama is “fixated” on Limbaugh. Read more

After 15 years, what are the challenges ahead for the Good Friday Agreement

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:57:01 PDT

It's the 15th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, and a top-level public symposium has been announced for May 23 in New York City to reflect on the successes and challenges that lie ahead to secure lasting peace in the North. Read more

Cardinal O’Malley’s grave mistake in boycotting Enda Kenny’s Boston College speech

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:41:12 PDT

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has made a grave error condemning Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny on abortion and boycotting his commencement speech at Boston College next Monday. Read more

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan slams Governor Cuomo over abortion bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:33:17 PDT

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan warned Governor Cuomo to prepare for holy battle if the Democratic lawmaker attempts to strengthen state abortion-rights laws. Read more

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival to include gay and lesbian weekend for first time

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:22:16 PDT

For the first time ever, Ireland’s oldest and world-famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival will include a weekend dedicated to matchmaking for gays and lesbians. Read more

Two Republican senators fail to strip Irish provision from immigration bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:16:04 PDT

Two Republican senators made a major effort to strip 10,500 visas for Irish from the 2013 immigration bill at the Senate Judiciary hearings on Tuesday. Read more

Immigration processing times

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:55 PDT

Q: I’m planning to file an application with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to adjust my status to that of legal permanent resident, based on my marriage to a US citizen I understand that this can take a long time, and I heard that there is a way to pay a special fee to get an application on the fast track Is this true?A: Currently USCIS offers what it calls “premium processing” for a $1225 fee only with regard to certain employment-based visa petitions Other applications, such as those to adjust immigration status based on certain family relationships, are processed on a first-come, first-served basis Read more

Senior moments from the IPC

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT

Some of the 'boys' enjoying the banter at the Cara ClubAs most people know, people from Cork are mad for Cork Like, absolutely bonkers for it and proud of it! It should come as no surprise, that they have organized a ‘Cork Rebel Week’ in October 2013, to celebrate all things Cork for their part of The Gathering In the run up to the event, they are issuing ‘Rebel passports’ to the ‘Leeaspora’ and ‘Leesiders’To get their hands on a Rebel Passport, Corkonians have to earn points by doing various tasks which promote the event Read more

Irish Pastoral Centre Immigration News

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT

Clinic updateWe had 15 people present on complex immigration issues at last week’s legal clinic Our thanks to Chris Lavery and Dan Harrington for their expert advice to those present and to our regular volunteers Neil and Sheila Our next clinic is on June 4th at 630pmVisa to come and spend time with ill relativeI had a sad call recently from an Irish person who wanted to come to the US for an extended trip so he could stay with and provide comfort to a close relative who was stricken with cancer Read more

Boston Irish Festival Feis

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:52 PDT

We are delighted to partner with Liam Harney and the Harney Academy to present a feis for festival spectators and participants alike to enjoy A feis is an Irish word that has become synonymous with Irish dance competitions similar to the World Irish Dancing Championships that recently took place in Boston We welcome dancers young and old, novice and experienced, to compete on five stages for a day of non-stop Irish dance on Saturday, June 8 beginning at 8:30am Dancers of all ages and abilities may sign up to participate in the competitions by visiting either the Boston Irish Festival website, www Read more

Festival Performer Highlight: Black 47

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:52 PDT

If you were at the first-ever Boston Irish Festival—during the days when it was held on the grounds of Stonehill College—you may remember Black 47 as one of the festival’s stand-out acts Since then, Black 47 has graced the entertainment roster at our festival several times, and returns to the stage at this year’s Boston Irish Festival on Saturday night, June 8thLed by Irish author, playwright, and songwriter Larry Kirwan, Black 47 espouses a thoroughly Irish form of rock ‘n’ roll, with raucous, heartfelt, and intelligent performances of songs covering topics from the Northern Ireland conflict to civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York Black 47 earned their chops playing the pub scene in Manhattan and self-producing their first indie record,Black 47, before converting The Cars’ Ric Ocasek to the cause and gaining mainstream attention with their second album, Fire of Freedom Read more

Irish Cultural Centre upcoming events

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:51 PDT

Upcoming Events: Daniel P Roy Art ExhibitArt Exhibit by Daniel P Roy: Saturday, May 18 4-6pm Read more

Cork Native becomes Chairman of Milton Board of Selectman

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:56 PDT

As part of his continuing rise in local politics, Irishman Denis Keohane was appointed Chairman of the Milton Board of Selectman last week Last year, the Cork native became the first foreigner to be elected to the Board of Selectman and now creates further history by becoming first Chairman from outside the US“It’s a great honor for me to be appointed chairman in a town which has such a large population of Irish people” said Keohane in an interview with The Irish Emigrant Read more

BIBA Awards To Honor Boston’s Top Irish Business Leaders

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:55 PDT

Senate President of Massachusetts Therese Murray who will be honored at the eventThe Boston Irish Business Association (BIBA) and the Boston Business Journal have announced the fifteen honorees for the inaugural Boston Irish Business Awards The awards will be presented at a breakfast, which takes place on May 29th, 8-10am, at the Westin Copley Place Hotel, 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA The awards were developed to recognize individuals who demonstrate achievements in business while retaining their connection to Ireland“Boston is the Irish capital of America,” said BIBA President AJ Gerritson Read more

Seamus Connolly receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:54 PDT

Seamus ConnollyRenowned Irish fiddle player Seamus Connolly, whose teaching, compositions and music have inspired a generation of Irish musicians, was a recipient of the 2013 Ellis Island Medal of Honor last Saturday (5/11)The ceremony, organized by the National Ethnic Coalition Organizations, takes place on Ellis Island The medal is given annually to outstanding American citizens, from all walks of life who have distinguished themselves through their significant contributions to the United States Connolly is one of 90 people across all ethnic communities to receive this year's award Read more

Massachusetts Stands Strong for Immigration Reform

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:53 PDT

On Friday, May 10, the Irish International Immigrant Center stood alongside leaders of government, business, labor and faith communities to re-affirm the conviction that Congress should pass immigration reform now to strengthen the safety and further the prosperity of all AmericansHeld the day after markup began of the historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the press conference reaffirmed the support of local government, business, labor, and community leaders at a time of public uncertainty in the wake of the tragic and heinous Boston Marathon bombings The press conference stressed the urgency of continuing to move forward with reform, so that families will no longer be needlessly torn apartThe Greater Boston Citizenship Initiative works in partnership with: the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Centro Latino, Irish International Immigrant Center, Jewish Vocational Services, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers and MIRA coalition Read more

A Wonderful Afternoon at the 19th Annual Black and Green Event

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:53 PDT

From left to right: Vivian Deleon, Father John McCarthy, Councilor Charles Yancey, Janice Galloway, Dr Lorna Rinear, Renata TeodoroOn Sunday, May 5th the Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC) along with the Montserrat Aspirers, Inc (MAI) celebrated their 19th Annual Black & Green The event was held at its signature location, the Montserrat Aspirers Hall on Washington St, Dorchester Read more

Senate President Murray Visits Ireland

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:18:46 PDT

Senate President Murray meets with the Mayor of Donegal, Frank McBrearty, and Mayor of Letterkenny, Dessie Larkin, to discuss collaboration and economic development opportunitiesSenate President Therese Murray is currently in Ireland as part of a trade-mission to connect with politicians and local councils, with Governor Deval Patrick also traveling to Ireland later this week as part of an effort to drum up business for companies in MassachusettsMurray began her 10-day trip in Derry on Thursday by attending the launch of the North West Health Innovation Corridor with the Derry City council and on Friday The senate president also traveled to Donegal where she met with the Mayor of Donegal and Mayor of Letterkenny to discuss collaboration and economic development opportunities Read more