Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Posted in Announcements on Jan 29th, 2016
Three young Irish stars have been nominated to Forbes magazine’s list of 30 influential people under 30 in the entertainment area. They are: Saoirse Ronan, Rory McIllroy and songwriter Hozier.
Posted in Announcements on Dec 16th, 2015
“Star Wars will have a special screening in Co Kerry for the locals a day before the release of the movie to the public. Some of the scenes were shot at Skellig Michael and the Tourism Board is expecting a boost in visitors to the area.
Posted in Announcements on Dec 8th, 2015
Irish dancers worldwide are teaming to raise money for France after the terrorist attacks by making videos.
Posted in Announcements on Nov 18th, 2015
Legend Michel Flatley has been honored on Broadway by having a street named after him. It has been named “Flatley Way” in honor of his show, “Lord of the Dance-Dangerous Games.” This is a rare honor. His show has been watched by 60 million people in 60 different countries.
Posted in Announcements on Nov 16th, 2015
A decision has been made by Derry City Council and Strabane District Council to change the name of Londonderry to Derry.
Posted in Announcements on Oct 20th, 2015
Former senator Garry Hart is due to return to the north of Ireland in an attempt to broker a deal at Stormont over welfare reform.
Posted in Announcements on Oct 19th, 2015
A Donegal native Wm Campbell has been named co-winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in parasite-fighting treatments.
Posted in Announcements on Aug 30th, 2015
A new guide to completing passport applications in Ireland has been issued by the Dept. of Foreign Affairs due to 80,000 incomplete applications each year.
Posted in Announcements on Aug 29th, 2015
Due to lack of interest, the Certificate of Irish Heritage has been discontinued.
Posted in Announcements on May 15th, 2015
Irish businessman Denis O’Brien has established a fellowship at Boston College that will provide two Irish students with full endowments for a Master’s Degree in Business.
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