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Is Irish-America Losing Its Identity With Ireland?

Posted in This and That on Jul 14th, 2013

Irish Consul General Noel Kilkenny stated that he fears that in about 30 years time Irish-America will lose its identification with the ancestral homeland.

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The Ragpickers Painting At Quinnipac University

Posted in This and That on Jul 13th, 2013

A painting called ‘The Ragpickers’ has been added to the collection at Quinnipac University’s Great Hunger Museum. It is a 1900 painting by Henry Allen. Ragpickers were common in the late 19th Century, and they made their living by rummaging for scraps of clothing or paper and then selling them.

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Irish Pubs Succumb to Recession

Posted in This and That on Jul 9th, 2013

In 2012, 150 pubs closed in Ireland. The recession and the low cost of alcohol being sold in supermarkets is said to be responsible.

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Bridge To Be Named After McAleese

Posted in This and That on Jul 8th, 2013

Former Irish president, Mary McAleese, is having a bridge named after her. The bridge is one of the main links between Dublin and Belfast. The bridge runs over the Boyne River. Mrs. McAleese was born in Belfast.

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Exhibition at The Clinton Center in Enniskillen

Posted in This and That on Jul 7th, 2013

Coinciding with Enniskillen’s summer school, there is an exhibition at The Clinton Center highlighting former president Clinton’s role in the Peace Process.

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Best Railway Station in Ireland

Posted in This and That on Jul 6th, 2013

Westport, Co Mayo has been named the best railway station in Ireland.

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Commemoration of President Kennedy Visit to Ireland

Posted in This and That on Jul 5th, 2013

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s visit to Ireland, a flame is being carried from the Eternal Flame at his gravesite in Arlington, VA to New Ross, Co Wexford, the home of his ancestors. Two stamps are being issued to commemorate JFK’s visit. The two stamps are being issued by An Post in […]

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Fourth of July Wishes

Posted in This and That on Jul 4th, 2013

To our U.S. blogger friends, have a safe and happy Fourth of July. Let freedom ring!

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President Clinton Honored

Posted in This and That on Jul 1st, 2013

Queen’s University in Belfast has named its recently opened Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall after former President Clinton in recognition of his contribution to the Peace Process.

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Unemployment Rates from Eurostat

Posted in This and That on Jun 13th, 2013

Eurostat reports that levels of unemployment is highest in border areas, the west and the midlands. Youth unemployment is much higher at 30.4% while the European average is 22.9%.

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