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Kennedy's fiction strikes chord with critics
By Peter McDermott Thomas E. Kennedy decided at age 17 that when he was older he should be a writer. Now at 66, with 11 published novels to his nam...
July 21, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Taoiseach drums up investment in visits to NY, Atlanta
By Ray O'Hanlon With unemployment in Ireland at record levels and the traditional emigration route to America largely blocked, there was an added s...
July 14, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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In Democratic race, Coffey cites courtroom results, public service
By Peter McDermott Vote for Sean Coffey - he knows where the bodies are buried. That's part of the Bronx-born candidate's pitch in the crowded fiel...
July 14, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Hibernians elect Seamus Boyle to second term
By Ray O'Hanlon The Ancient Order of Hibernians has voted to maintain its present course with national president Seamus Boyle again at the helm. Bo...
July 14, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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McGuinness to address Hibernian convention
By Ray O'Hanlon The Ancient Order of Hibernians, convening in Cincinnati, Ohio, this week for their 95th Biennial National Convention, will be elec...
July 07, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Cowen to make U.S. trip
By Ray O'Hanlon Taoiseach Brian Cowen will be in the U.S. next week for a three day visit that will include stops in New York and Atlanta. Cowen, w...
July 07, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Tourism minister Hanafin pitches value of visits 'home'
By Ray O'Hanlon Mary Hanafin has a three-card portfolio. But tourism was firmly on top of her deck this week during a two-and-a-half day stay in Ne...
June 30, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Check records before media, say roots experts
By Peter McDermott The will of two Manhattan-resident sisters from County Kerry caused a minor media flap in Ireland over the past couple of weeks....
June 30, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Mayo priest praying that oil steers clear
By Ray O'Hanlon It's no longer a matter of if, but rather when. The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has thus far largely spared the state of Mis...
June 30, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Supreme showstopper
By Susan Falvella Garraty Washington, D.C. --- Might it have stopped the Northern Ireland peace process before it even got off the ground? Could it...
June 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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ILIR to benefit from Gaelic Park gate
By Ray O'Hanlon Irish immigrants and the Gaelic Athletic Association in American cities are a natural match. So a lack of immigrants, no matter wha...
June 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Finally, a witness to a hero's death
By Ray O'Hanlon "As best I remember, the following is my recollection." The man who wrote down this simple opening sentence is named Robert P. Ment...
June 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff