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The Catholic uprising remains one of the bitterest controversies in Irish history, and led to centuries of sectarian hostility. Some argue that a bloodless rebellion by Catholics, who had been increasingly exploited by Protestant settlers, spiralled out of control. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
The story behind the Jack o' Lantern Oct 20, 2007
com: "The Jack O'Lantern legend goes back hundreds of years in Irish history. As the story goes, Stingy Jack was a miserable, old drunk who liked to play tricks on everyone: Family, friends, his mother and even the Devil himself. "One day, he tricked the Devil into climbing up an apple tree. Once the Devil climbed up the apple tree, Stingy Jack hurriedly placed crosses around the trunk of the tree. (Hamden Journal, CT)
Conference Action Continues On Friday With Matchup Against DePaul Oct 19, 2007
Notre Dame and DePaul played the fastest game in Irish history - a 40 minute match, on Sept. 26, 1995. DePaul's last victory against Notre Dame was a 3-1 win in the 1991 Miami Invitational in Oxford, Ohio, which was also the last time DePaul won a game against Notre Dame. (Und.com)
Irish Welcome #13/9 USC For Saturday Showdown Oct 17, 2007
In addition to Livingstone's above run, some of the longest plays in Irish history have come vs. USC: Joe Heap's 94-yard punt return in 1953 (4th); Eric Penick's 85-yard rush in 1973 (t-4th), Joe Perkowski's 49-yard FG in 1961 (9th); Bob Scarpitto's 82-yard punt return in 1958 (10th); and Morse hooked up on a 78-yard pass play in 1955 (10th); Wally Fronhart's 82-yard interception return in 1935 (t-10th); and Hornung's 95-yard kickoff return in 1956 (t-13th) ... The 31 freshmen and sophomores... (Und.com)
Patricia Hampl: A true daughter of the Midwest Oct 16, 2007
" Mary was sometimes harder for Hampl to love and was certainly not the parent she hoped to emulate. Ever puffing on a cigarette and addicted to thick volumes of Irish history, Mary nourished an old-world hatred of the English and was ever ready to imagine the presence of "an oppressor on the doorstep, a casual cheat in the accounting department, a hypocrite lurking behind a creamy smile. " When it came to her parents' opposing worldviews, Hampl writes, it was "as if [Mary] perversely turned... (Christian Science Monitor)
Civil War expert to give presentation on Winona poet, editor who became a hero Oct 8, 2007
On Sunday, surrounded by old census maps of New York s Lower East Side and books about Irish history, Crozier gave a synopsis of his presentation. Samuel Whiting moved to Winona in 1855 when the population was a mere 800 people and wrote poetry about several topics and became assistant editor to the Winona Republican-Herald, now known as the Winona Daily News. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Notre Dame QB Demetrius Jones Transfers To No. 24 Cincinnati Sep 28, 2007
Jones started Notre Dame's season opener against and fumbled twice in the 33-3 defeat - the worst opening loss in Irish history. He was one of three quarterbacks who failed to get their foundering offense moving. (Kpmariners.com)
More of this story Sep 25, 2007
McKenna cited Crowley's untiring work in public education and his dedication to promoting Newport's Irish history as some of his greatest contributions to his hometown and his state. "He had a wonderful, calm personality," McKenna said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Irish start over after drubbing at Michigan Sep 16, 2007
" Of course Notre Dame will do that without quarterback Demetrius Jones, who escaped the Irish program hours before the team traveled to Michigan on Friday afternoon. While Weis acknowledged his one-time starting quarterback's defection could have been a distraction, no personnel shock could account for all the carnage witnessed by the 111,178 inside Michigan Stadium as the Wolverines won their first game of the season. Notre Dame turned in not only the worst performance of the Weis era, but... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Irish To Visit Michigan Saturday In Latest Edition Of Historic Rivalry Sep 16, 2007
Raghib "Rocket" Ismail's 192 kick return yards in 1989 rank second in Irish history. Harry Oliver's game-winning 51-yard field goal versus Michigan in 1980 is tied for the second-longest kick in Irish history, while Ricky Watters' 81-yard punt return against the Wolverines in 1988 ranks 11th all-time at Notre Dame ... The 31 freshmen and sophomores playing in a season opener stands as the most in Irish history. (Und.com)
Saturday Sidelines Sep 15, 2007
They've actually lost five in a row to [SEC] Eastern Division opponents. Kentucky and Vandy beat 'em last year. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Life in the land of a thousand welcomes Sep 13, 2007
Some see the openness as a by-product of Irish history, which has seen plenty of mass migration. There still are fewer people in Ireland today than there were before the potato famine. (Time.com)
Irish Set To Face Nittany Lions Sep 10, 2007
The 31 freshman and sophomores playing in a season opener stands as the most in Irish history ... He became the fifth player in Irish history to ever return three punts for touchdowns in a career. (Und.com)
Irish To Host Berticelli Memorial Tournament This Weekend Sep 8, 2007
IRISH HISTORY IN THE 'BERT': Notre Dame is 6-1-3 all time in the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament. the Irish won the 2003 and 2005 tournaments. (Und.com)
The Play's The Thing: Phoenix Players squeeze big ideas into small space Aug 31, 2007
Some of those plays have been the Australian-colonization tale "Our Country's Good," the British farce "Move Over Mrs. Markham" and the Irish history "The Clearing." Two other productions were most memorable when all the elements of good writing, good acting and good producing came together: Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" and Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia.". Perhaps those titles don't register with you, but the venturous theatergoer will be rewarded with an experience that Phoenix advocates: one that... (Astoria Times, NY)
Irish Set To Kick Off 2007 Against Georgia Tech Aug 31, 2007
He became the fifth player in Irish history to ever return three punts for touchdowns in a career. Zbikowski has seven career TD returns (two interceptions, three punts, two fumbles). (Und.com)
Ninth-Ranked Irish To Open Season Against No. 1 UCLA On Friday Aug 30, 2007
IRISH HISTORY AT THE ADIDAS/IU CREDIT UNION CLASSIC: This weekend will mark the eighth trip to the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic for the Fighting Irish (1989, 1992, 1993, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007). Notre Dame owns a 6-6-2 overall mark in the tournament. (Und.com)
Baritone lands role in Riverdance production Aug 24, 2007
Riverdance, which made its Broadway premiere in 2000, uses Irish and other dance forms to weave a story of Celtic mythology and Irish history, from the famine of the 19th century through the arrival of Irish people in America. Hall, who had spent most of his career in acting and singing roles, said 10 years ago he would not have imagined that he would be a Riverdance cast member. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Conor Lancaster, 25, had just bought DePalma's restaurant Aug 9, 2007
The "old soul" side of him, his mother said, read voraciously and was fascinated by the Civil War, Irish history and his own Irish Catholic background. Other times, he cheered the Florida Gators and listened to Pantera and other metal bands. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A friend is gone too soon Jul 29, 2007 After 10 years in power, Ahern reelected as Ireland's leader Jun 15, 2007 Scottish Family Tartans Jun 14, 2007 Ahern victory rewrites history of Irish politics (Anthony Healy) May 29, 2007 Goodbye Mary Lou as Adams fails May 27, 2007 Taoiseach prepares to rule without a majority May 27, 2007 Ahern triumphs in Ireland poll May 27, 2007 Ireland's Ahern Triumphs in Elections May 26, 2007 Poll Shows Ahern Ahead in Irish Election May 26, 2007 Historic birch-bark canoe glides back into Canada centuries later May 23, 2007 Adversaries praise a relentless Kennedy May 18, 2007 Irish PM addresses UK parliament May 16, 2007 Taoiseach warns MPs of need to sustain NI advances May 16, 2007 Brown's 'new look' grabs papers May 12, 2007 Ahern and Paisely set aside bloody Irish history May 12, 2007 Paisley buries hatchet with Ahern May 12, 2007 PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - May 11 May 11, 2007 UVF 'deactivates' and agrees to put weapons 'beyond reach' May 4, 2007 Bass Selected To NCAA Individual Tennis Championships; Parbhu, Keckley Named Alternates May 4, 2007 Saints sign 12 rookie free agents, including mammoth tackle May 3, 2007 Lawsuit to settle dispute over religious references May 2, 2007 Ireland Faces May 24 Election Apr 29, 2007 Date Of Irish General Election Announced Apr 29, 2007 Movie: How winds of war helped ignite Ireland's Troubles Apr 27, 2007 Bayliss Wins Sixth BIG EAST Men's Tennis Coach of the Year Award; Stephen Bass Named Most Outstanding Player Apr 26, 2007 Penn State hires assistant coach Apr 25, 2007 Tale of rural Irishman who blocked oil giant Apr 23, 2007 O'Reilly newspapers back Ahern for third term Apr 22, 2007 Irish Drop 13-9 Decision At Vanderbilt Apr 19, 2007 The pirate queen's retreat Apr 10, 2007 Common ground rising Apr 9, 2007 Report: Lost evidence in Ireland's 1974 terrorist strike Apr 5, 2007 Irish leaders shake hands in peace step Apr 5, 2007 Irish Return Home After Four Consecutive Road Games To Face Ohio State; Team Goes Back On The Road For BIG EAST Action At Loyola On March 25. Mar 22, 2007 Peace in Ireland? Mar 20, 2007 Storm delays Albany parade Mar 18, 2007 Our view: Greening of America Mar 17, 2007 Making a connection Mar 17, 2007 More of this story Mar 17, 2007 Charlestown man recalls Irish family heritage Mar 16, 2007 Irish Finish Four-Game Road Swing With Games Versus Two Ranked Teams - No. 18 Yale and No. 11 Syracuse. Mar 15, 2007 Supporters come through for Boy Scouts Mar 15, 2007 A bit of 'saintly' Irish history Mar 14, 2007 An Irish champion of human rights Mar 12, 2007 Draft check: Defensive ends plentiful, tackles scarce Mar 11, 2007 SOLEM: No lack of stories with Winhawks' Warneke Mar 7, 2007 Meet Records, School Records Fall on Second Day of Alex Wilson Invitational Mar 4, 2007 Caitlin McKinney Named BIG EAST Offensive Player Of The Week Feb 27, 2007 U.S. history, black history inseparable Feb 26, 2007 Irish eyes celebrate milestone Feb 26, 2007 Security tight for rugby match Feb 24, 2007 Who is G.K. Chesterton? Feb 19, 2007 Locals will embrace 'foreign sport' Feb 10, 2007 Tell me, which is Irish History Month? Feb 5, 2007 In 'historic' step, Sinn Fein vows to back Northern Ireland police Jan 29, 2007 Sinn Fin supports policing policy Jan 29, 2007 Translations Jan 26, 2007 Capital's pubs see a green future Jan 17, 2007 Hillesland's Near Triple-Double Leads Irish Jan 15, 2007 FBI picks Bamford for top job in Boston Jan 12, 2007 Miami Vice New Year for Tony and Cherie Jan 1, 2007
He loved Irish history and literature. He dreamed of someday retiring there, planting a chair on the green grass above a cliff facing the Atlantic Ocean and reading a good book. (Albany Times Union)
Dr. Joseph Hernon, 70, poet and popular UMass professor Jul 15, 2007
"McNeil, an assistant professor of Irish history at Elms College in Chicopee, now teaches Dr. Hernon's "Irish Experience" course as a visiting professor at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Hernon, she said, would at times settle into a dilapidated green chair in his office, relaxing in its worn and torn upholstery, and hold discussions with students that were unusually long and perceptive."Not just on a professional level, but as a person, he helped you develop into who you wanted to be,"... (Boston Globe)
Ahern is only the second prime minister in Irish history to win three consecutive terms, following Fianna Fail founder Eamon de Valera, who won seven elections from 1932 to 1957. Since Ireland's independence from Britain in 1922, only a five-party government -- formed in 1948 in unified opposition to Fianna Fail -- had more factions than the new one. (Boston Globe)
Though I have some Scottish and Irish history back about 8 or 10 generations back, this is not a heritage that I am familiar with. I thought it would be helpful or interesting to cover the family styles of tartans, possibly exploring the patterns and any meanings to the colours and styles. (Suite101.com)
DUBLIN -- Bertie Ahern, having defied the experts with a solid election victory, is preparing this week for a third term in office that will make him the most successful politician in modern Irish history and the longest-serving leader in Europe. With vote counting from Thursday's election stretching into Sunday morning, it took a late surge in votes for his Fianna Fail party to bring the prime minister and his Progressive Democrat coalition partner within two seats of a majority -- much better... (Washington Times)
He has, after Eamon de Valera, become the most successful Taoiseach in modern Irish history by winning three terms in a row. Despite a media-manufactured campaign that focused on questions about his personal finances in the early 1990s, Ahern remained Fianna Fail's prime electoral asset. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
His stunning electoral performance, which contradicted most of the opinion polls, makes him the most successful Taoiseach, barring Eamon de Valera, in modern Irish history. His party will return to the 30th Dail with around 78 TDs. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Ahern is already the second-longest-serving prime minister in Irish history behind Eamon de Valera, the founder of Fianna Fail, who won seven elections from 1932 to 1957. Source: Agencies. (Aljazeera.Net)
Ahern is already the second-longest-serving prime minister in Irish history behind the founder of Fianna Fail, Eamon de Valera, who won seven elections from 1932 to 1957. Throughout the campaign Ahern faced intense questioning over secret payments and other financial help he received from business friends in the 1990s. (Newsday -- World)
He is already the longest-serving prime minister in Irish history after Fianna Fail's founder, Eamon de Valera, who won seven elections from 1932 to 1957. Sinn Fein, the party linked to the outlawed Irish Republican Army, got 7. (Newsmax)
Its a symbol of Irish history, it's a fantastic story, she said ... Said Dr. Moore: It means so much to local Irish history and Irish-Canadian relations at this point and time, it's very important for us to have Irish people see and appreciate it. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Kennedy talked about his family's Irish history. Several times, senators on both sides seemed ready to give up. (Boston Globe)
"He has an honoured place in Irish hearts and in Irish history. "And we thank Prime Minister Blair for ten years of enormous effort to help us get to where we are today. And the fact is we would not have achieved it without his efforts. (BBC News -- Europe)
" The cross-party audience applauded warmly when Mr Ahern described outgoing prime minister Tony Blair as "a true friend to me and a true friend to Ireland", one with "an honoured place in Irish hearts and in Irish history". In introducing the honoured guest, Mr Blair had been lavish in Mr Ahern's praise, describing as "formidable" his contribution to the peace process. "His attitude set unionist minds at rest," said Mr Blair. "He would absorb the harsh, occasionally insulting words. He would... (Irish Times)
The Times says the event is the second time this week the tectonic plates of Irish history have moved. The Independent says it was the new Ireland of good neighbourliness continuing to assert itself over the old Ireland of historical dispute. (BBC News -- UK)
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail -- International)
For unionists, the defeat of the Catholic King James II by the forces of the Protestant King William of Orange on July 12 1690, beside the river Boyne, was the pivotal moment in Irish history. The event is celebrated every year by Orange Order parades and a re-enactment of the battle at Scarva in Northern Ireland. (Guardian Unlimited)
- The Battle of the Boyne site will today witness another milestone in Irish history as Ian Paisley makes his inaugural visit to the Republic as the North's First Minister. Looking for more information from local sources. (AlertNet)
He showed himself to be unusually openminded, studying the Irish language and Irish history. He was released in 1984, partly on health grounds - though yesterday, 23 years later, he appeared fit as a fiddle. (Independent)
His 33 victories this season rank ninth best in single-season Irish history. Bass has also posted a remarkable 34 career wins over ranked opponents. (Und.com)
McKnight's 22 TD receptions tied Mayes for second all-time in Irish history behind Samardzija (27). In 2006 McKnight's 67 receptions in 2006 were the fifth-most in a season by a Notre Dame player and his 15 TD receptions in 2006 tied a school record. (WWLTV.com, LA)
"Special Providence: American Government," was rejected, but India history, Mexican history, Irish history and Jewish history were endorsed, ACSI noted. "In other words, defendants routinely approve courses which add viewpoints such as non-Christian religion, feminism, an ethnic preference, a political viewpoint, or multiculturalism, or that focus on religions such as Buddhism or Judaism, (and plaintiffs believe they should evenhandedly approve such courses), but disapprove courses which add... (WorldNetDaily)
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny says his party, which fared disastrously in the last general election in 2002, could be on course to win more seats in parliament than Fianna Fail for the first time in Irish history. Fine Gael has not been strong enough to form a government since 1982, although the party did lead a three-party government from 1995 to 1997 when Labour collapsed its coalition government with Fianna Fail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
"Mr Ahern's Fianna Fail party has dominated Irish politics since the 1930s, but recent opinion polls suggest they could face a threat from the centrist Fine Gael party. Advertisement An opinion poll published on Friday found that support for Fianna Fail had slid to 34 per cent, down three points since January, while backing for Fine Gael was up five points to 31 per cent.Fianna Fail's current coalition partner, the Progressive Democrats, stood at 3 per cent support, while Fine Gael's preferred... (Sky News)
But if you know your Irish history, you know that the worst is yet to come. Most films represent the truce between the factions as an endpoint and fail to deal with the bloody civil war that followed it. (Juneau Empire)
His 33 victories this season rank ninth best in single-season Irish history. Helgeson, King and Parbhu were each instrumental as Notre Dame failed to drop a singles or doubles point in its three victories en route to the championship. (Und.com)
For her career, Washington is ranked second in Irish history in steals (307), second in steals per game (2. 7), fifth in assists (554) and fourth in assists per game (4. (The Observer, IN)
" The Corduffs were also concerned about the proposed refinery being built on top of 30 feet of delicate bog ecosystem with a history of landslides, and whether emissions of radon gas, lead, nickel, mercury and other refinery toxins would affect nearby Carrowmore Lake, the primary source of water for the region's 10,000 residents. But the consortium argued that the project was safe and that an offshore terminal would be too expensive and dangerous because of rough winter seas. The government... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Paul Bew, Professor of Politics at Queen's University and author of a new book on Irish history since 1789, said a hat trick would be truly historic. Bertie already broke the pattern set in Irish politics from 1969. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Her three goals give her 50 for the season and make her the first player in Irish history to get 50 goals in a season twice in her career. Irish Drop 13-9 Decision At Vanderbilt. (Und.com)
I chose to forgo the Broadway treatment of Irish history and embarked on a journey to find out why this island offered her the perfect hideaway. Although Clare Island is only three miles from the coast, it feels like a world away from the rest of booming Ireland. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Returning to Southie's projects, I imagined how the context of Irish history might have changed race relations among children, and even adults, before all was lost in the battle to "stand our ground" in the neighborhoods. Much was lost, but not all. (Boston Globe)
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) -- Missing police files and lost evidence thwarted an inquiry into car bombings that claimed 33 lives on one day in 1974 -- the deadliest terrorist strike in Irish history, according to a report released Wednesday. Nobody was ever charged in connection with the May 17, 1974, attack. (Sioux City Journal)
After their meeting, Mr. Paisley accepted Mr. Ahern's invitation to visit the site of the Battle of the Boyne, a decisive moment in Irish history when the forces of the Protestant King William III defeated the army of the Catholic King James II. Protestant celebrations of the victory each July 12 have frequently been the occasion for violent clashes with Catholics. Mr. Paisley said his visit to the battle site north of Dublin "will demonstrate how far we have come when we can celebrate and learn... (Washington Times, DC)
With 21 goals and four assists through the first five games, Byers became the quickest player in Irish history to reach 100 points in her career with 75 goals and 28 assists for 103 points in her first 24 games. She breaks the record set last season by who scored 100 points in her first 33 games. (Und.com)
"The reconciliation that has been promised for so long is now very near," says Thomas Hachey, professor of Irish history at Boston College. "Twenty-five years from now, I think we'll look back and see that this was Belfast's finest hour.". (USA Today)
Also every Thursday night, guests have been entertained with discussions on Irish history. Thursday, Albany County Family Court Judge Dennis Duggan educated a crowd of 50 on the University of Notre Dame. (Albany Times Union)
" That's right. The Irish showed up here legally and opted to assimilate in order to succeed in this country. They did not attempt to create Ireland 2 in the US. Where are Irish reparations for NINA and other discriminatory actions? Where is Irish history month? Where are the college funds for those of Irish descent? I'm all for legal immigrants, but this editorial makes it seem like people are anti-ALL immigration, which, for a majority of Americans, simply isn't true.Posted by: smartgal on Sat... (Florida Today)
Central Washington University assistant professor Jason Knirck teaches Irish history at Central ... Jason Knirck, assistant professor at Central Washington University, teaches an Irish history course each year ... But Knirck said what really draws students to his Irish history classroom is similar to the roots of the American popularity of St. Patrick s Day. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Vincent J. Arnold, president of the Museum of Newport Irish History, said colonial records list an Edward Larkin living in Newport in 1655 ... The Museum of Newport Irish History undertook an 18-month restoration project in August 1998. (Newport Daily News, RI)
"It's really all my mother's story," Mr. Feeney explains from his dining room table, which is covered with irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind bits of Irish history ... Mr. Feeney tells the story of his family with the skill and knowledge of someone who has been a student of Irish history for some time. (Naragansett Times, RI)
With 21 goals and four assists through the first five games, Byers has become the quickest player in Irish history to reach 100 points in her career. In 24 career games, Byers now has 75 goals and 28 assists for 103 points. (Und.com)
As a two-time All-American and the most decorated football player in Fighting Irish history, Browner was a member of two National Championship Notre Dame teams and winner of the Maxwell Award, the Lombardi Trophy and the Outland Trophy as well as a Heisman Trophy nominee. He went on to a nine-year professional career as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Green Bay Packers, playing in two Super Bowls. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007. We have heard that expression thousands of times without giving much thought to it. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Amid the worst representations of what it means to be Irish, it's a good time to remember the human rights struggles that have defined Irish history. I don't mean by going as far back as the famine or to British cartoons depicting the Irish as apes and an inferior "race." We only need to look to ongoing struggles in Northern Ireland where, to this day, it is not so safe to identify yourself as Irish and Catholic. (Boston Globe)
Abiamiri is the fifth player in Irish history to register at least 40 career stops behind the line of scrimmage. DEFENSIVE TACKLES. (USA Today -- Sports)
He s into Irish history and Norwegian boats. Warneke appears to be a very handy man as handy as chainmail can be. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Smyth, who now owns the seventh-fastest performance in Irish history, has now qualified for the NCAA meet in two events, having also run the 5,000 meters in 13:58. 10 at the Meyo Invitational earlier this season. (Und.com)
The youngest player in Irish history to score 100 points (33) games, she now has 78 goals and 35 assists for 113 points in 36 career games. The fifth-ranked Irish will return to action this week with a pair of games against ranked teams. (Und.com)
Writes critic Clive Barnes: "It was the Irish clog dancers who started tap dancing, but these Irish forms were clearly grafted onto existing slave dances that came directly from Africa." So should we teach that during Irish History Month. By next week, I will have heard from countless academics, parents and activists who will be irate about this column, who believe that Black History Month provides the only opportunity for teaching not just white or brown children but many black children, as... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Contestants have to be of Irish descent and are asked questions about Irish history. This year's parade will start at noon on Friday, March 16 and should last 90 minutes. (Bridgeport News, CT)
DUBLIN, Ireland (Reuters) -- Security will be tightened in Dublin on Saturday for a historic first rugby match between Ireland and England at a stadium remembered in Irish history as the scene of a pre-independence British shooting of 14 Irish. While Ireland's President Mary McAleese has urged people to give England "a welcome to beat all welcomes," a small fringe group opposed to British rule in Northern Ireland will protest. (CNN -- International)
Those interested in Irish history may also be surprised to learn that Michael Collins was inspired to lead the Irish Revolution after reading Chesterton's "The Napoleon of Notting Hill." Page 1 of 3. Article Tools. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Irish history is inextricably linked with Britain. Whatever Britain did in the past had an effect on us, so we know that history. (Telegraph.co.uk)
com - Tell me, which is Irish History Month ... Tell me, which is Irish History Month ... Tell me, which is Irish History Month. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
"This is a historic day in the annals of Irish history.". British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who would like to leave office this year with progress made on Northern Ireland, welcomed the decision, saying it "recognizes the leadership it has taken to get to this point.". (Globe and Mail -- International)
"This is a historic day in the annals of Irish history," he said. After a recent debate with the families of IRA volunteers who had been killed, he recalled, "some people read out a protest and left. As they went out the door, my heart went out with them. But my head stayed in the room.". (Guardian Unlimited)
Among the chief distinctions of Garry Hynes' marathon staging last season of the complete works of J.M. Synge was the profound cultural identity she brought to plays both major and minor, refortifying their already deep-rooted foundations in Irish history, language, spirit and character. That quality makes her an ideal director for Brian Friel's 1980 play "Translations," a passionately felt account of the 19th-century erosion of Irish national culture by colonizing British forces. (Variety)
"In high school, I read every book on Irish history I could get: perseverance, struggle, and the freedom of the human spirit. Music tells that story.". When O'Malley, 43, publicly laid down his guitar to wage his gubernatorial campaign, one of his final stage appearances was a sell-out gig on a snowy night at the Rams Head Tavern on West Street. (SunSpot.net)
still has the only one in Irish history. It was the type of game where all those opportunities were available because theyre pressing, and I get a lot of number situations, four-on-three, three-on-two, situations like that, so I just played what the defense gave me, and the other guys did a nice job of knocking down shots. (IrishEyes.com)
"Part of its Irish history is it always hangs on to the grudges, and none of these guys have any grudges.". While working on the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, Bamford was deployed to three high-profile operations: the Ruby Ridge standoff in Idaho in 1992, the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, in 1993, and the Talladega prison riot in Alabama in 1995. (Boston Globe -- Local)
An ardent student of Irish history, she is also a Druid priestess, with a passionate interest in spirituality, and sometimes reads tarot cards for her close friends and family. Whatever is on the cards for the Prime Minister and his family at Robin and Dwina's party tonight, one thing is certain - it will be a night to remember. (This is London)
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