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Kavanagh files suit against accuser
A defrocked monsignor has filed a defamation suit against the former seminarian whose abuse allegations led to his ouster from the Catholic clergy ...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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Ad Hoc chairs add voice
The condemnation by Irish American and Washington politicians of the murder in Northern Ireland of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr has been reinforced by...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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Hibs MacBride award to Clara Reilly
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is to honor Belfast rights activist Clara Reilly by presenting her with the order's prestigious MacBride Award, nam...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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McManus unveils his book in Ireland
Protestant politicians in America did more to advance the cause of Irish human rights than their Irish-Catholic counterparts, according to a new bo...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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Drivers passed Newry bomb van
Police in Northern Ireland have been criticized for their handling of a security alert in Newry last weekend which led to the discovery of a 500lb ...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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In thrall to that one percent
I recently sang a couple of songs in Cooper Union at the centennial commemoration for those who perished in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. I do have...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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The Queen, Obama and protocol
Okay, Obama can't hop across the border despite Jesse Jackson's urgings, though in the context of the peace process it would be an event of signifi...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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Uproar over alleged Garda ‘rape’ comments
Five garda officers have been transferred to desk duty while an investigation takes place into the so-called "rape tape" controversy in which offic...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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Around Ireland
MEATH BRADYS DROP BY - Newbridge Silverware, through its links with Julien's Auctions, has showcased the costume collections of Michael Jackson, Bo...
April 15, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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President to deliver speech at Croke Park
By Ray O'Hanlon His time in Ireland might be limited, but President Barack Obama would appear intent on leaving a lasting mark by delivering a majo...
April 13, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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The visit unfolds
By Susan Falvella Garraty [caption id="attachment_63823" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption=" Enda Kenny greets Monaco's Prince Albert, whose ...
April 06, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff
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Battle for IFI
By Ray O'Hanlon It was seemingly dead, but it might be a little early to write the obituary for the International Fund for Ireland. Congressman Joe...
March 30, 2011
by Irish Echo Staff