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O’Connell championed international human rights
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O’Connell championed international human rights
Daniel O’Connell, a giant of 19th century politics, tends not to get the full attention that he deserves. For instance, while the Liberator’s work ...
Don’t fear the blank page, says foreign correspondent
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Don’t fear the blank page, says foreign correspondent
[caption id="attachment_69209" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Lara Marlowe."][/caption] In her first book, Lara Marlowe profiles French p...
Young people encouraged to enter Titanic competition
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Young people encouraged to enter Titanic competition
[caption id="attachment_69205" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Young filmmakers Claire Hamill and Elizabeth Irvine along with Titanic Belf...
Nightingale in Bucharest
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Nightingale in Bucharest
Patricia Brady, the singer popularly known as the Irish Nightingale, was pictured with Irish Ambassador John Morahan and his wife Emmy recently in ...
‘Let the People Sing’ tells Wolfe Tones’ story
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‘Let the People Sing’ tells Wolfe Tones’ story
Brian Warfield of the legendary Irish folk and ballad group, The Wolfe Tones , meets up with his fellow band members, Tommy Byrne, and Noel Nagle i...
Sgt. O Fianghusa profile kicks off doc series
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Sgt. O Fianghusa profile kicks off doc series
[caption id="attachment_69056" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="On the frontline: Sgt. Séamus O Fianghusa in Afghanistan."][/caption] A new...
Wahlberg can relate to his ‘Contraband’ character
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Wahlberg can relate to his ‘Contraband’ character
[caption id="attachment_69053" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="A scene from “Contraband.” "][/caption] Mark Wahlberg, who over-came drug a...
Legendary venue to begin 4th act in 2012
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Legendary venue to begin 4th act in 2012
[caption id="attachment_69028" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The original Towne Crier Café, which opened 40 years ago."][/caption] Along...
U2 are back on top
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U2 are back on top
[caption id="attachment_68948" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="U2’s The Edge, Bono and Adam Clayton at Croke Park during their 2009 tour."...
Millar has multitasking down to fine art
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Millar has multitasking down to fine art
[caption id="attachment_68945" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Adrian Millar, author of “The Quiet Life,” enjoys a peaceful moment."][/cap...
‘Once’ move to Broadway is boost for Walsh’s profile
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‘Once’ move to Broadway is boost for Walsh’s profile
Playwright Enda Walsh had a banner year in 2011, and 2012 gives signs of continuing in strength. When the team converting the popular Irish indepen...
Irish music usually means very happy venue
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Irish music usually means very happy venue
[caption id="attachment_68913" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Liz Noonan, left, pictured with Colleen Taylor and Tara Cuzzi, the student ...

 

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