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“Bertie was a humble man who never forgot about ordinary people.
He represented this country so very well on the international stage and
that is something that Ireland Inc. will greatly miss.”
Michael Flatley on Bertie Ahern’s decision to resign as Taoiseach.
– The Irish Voice
 “I
have to look back and reflect on a couple of places where shots went adrift.
What finishing like this says to me is that I’m doing the right
things. I felt my preparation was good. I set my stall out that I was
building up for the Masters and now it’s the U.S. Open for the next
couple of months.”
A philosophical Padraig Harrington on finishing tied fifth at the Masters
golf tournament at Augusta, Georgia in April
– The Irish Voice
“William A. Shea, known as the blarney to his law partner Milton
S. Gould’s chutzpah, liked to poke fun at having his name adorn
the home of the Mets.”
Richard Sandomir of The New York Times on William A. Shea “the man
who brought the National League back to New York.” He was honored
at the opening game of the Mets’ final season at Shea Stadium. The
stadium will be replaced by Citi Field, currently under construction behind
Shea’s left field. – The New York Times
“I’m doing a motorbike ride in Ireland this summer. I
hear it rains a lot, but I’ve got the perfect outfit!”
George Clooney, at the London premiere of Leatherheads.
– Entertainment Weekly
 “. .
. the fact that we are standing here tonight – the fact that we
can hold this – is proof that no matter how far out your dreams
are it’s possible. And fair play to those who dare to dream and
don’t give up. This song was written from the perspective of hope
and hope at the end of the day connects us all no matter how different
we are. And so thank you so much to those who helped us along the way.”
Markéta Irglová (left) who immigrated to Ireland from
the Czech Republic, accepting the Best Original Song Oscar for “Falling
Slowly,” from the Irish movie Once.
“I’ve been asked so many times when and if I can win my
first race. And, finally, no more of those questions.’’
Irish-American race car driver Danica Patrick at the Japan 300 in Motegi
on April 20, after becoming the first woman to win an Indy car race.
– The New York Times
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