Julia Clarke could only laugh after being sentenced to a month in prison as part of Eamon de Valera’s “Vice Act” in 1937. Scottish woman Julia Clarke was sentenced to a month in prison as part of Eamon de Valera’s “Vice Act” when she was caught kissing her boyfriend on a church’s grounds in Dundalk, … Read more
Just when you thought the Catholic Church had begun to present a modern, holistic, and pastoral approach to its flock along come the boot boys of the spiritual right who deserve to descend into Dante’s vision of hell. One can only imagine the frustration of that great and good man Pope Francis, as he views … Read more
The death of Irish American Devin Deegan, 55, has been ruled a homicide, police said on June 17 according to reports. Deegan died after being punched by off-duty FDNY firefighter Justin Deieso, 35, outside of the Terrace Inn Bar & Grill in Whitestone, Queens in New York City in the early hours of March 27. … Read more
“Enjoy our favorite family dish of roast stuffed, warm chicken… guaranteed to be very popular for picnics!” Elizabeth O’Connell is a woman who loved picnics. She always had one with her on journeys with her family and, as the story goes, once brought all of the kids for a picnic on Christmas Day on a … Read more
Residents in a nursing home in County Cavan have shared the advice they would give to a younger generation – and it’s sure to warm your heart! The College View Nursing Home Cavan Residents decided to put together a list filled with words of wisdom that they believe would be valuable advice for young people. … Read more
Ancestor Network, Ireland’s most trusted genealogy research, advisory and publishing firm, is offering online workshops by authoritative speakers in June and July 2021. With the Covid virus situation thankfully drawing to a close, are you planning on visiting Ireland in 2021 to find out more about your Irish ancestors and to perhaps meet living relatives? … Read more
Several homophobic “straight pride” posters were recently placed throughout Waterford City, sparking outrage among the local LGBT community. Images of the posters first circulated on social media at the beginning of the week and feature an image of a heterosexual couple alongside a “straight pride” caption, which claims that “it’s natural, it’s worked for thousands … Read more
The widows of three Irish-American firefighters who tragically died in a five-alarm fire in Queens in 2001 have gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of their deaths. Lieutenant John Downing, Firefighter Brian Fahey, and Firefighter Harry Ford perished in the blaze at a hardware store in Astoria, Queens, on June 17, 2001. Known as the … Read more
Flying around in outer space like James Bond villains, the truth is our tax-avoiding billionaire class long ago took leave of the realities of ordinary life here. Next month, the billionaire CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos, who has reportedly paid nothing in taxes for years at a time, will take a trip into outer space … Read more
According to a new survey, many Irish people will avoid leaving home this summer even when international travel restrictions are lifted next month. While people plan staycations for another year, a new Lottoland survey has revealed how the Irish compare their local tourist spots with their favorite destinations abroad. For Irish travelers who prefer vacationing … Read more
