New Book Celebrates
Irish Americans
The Irish Face in America, a stunning book of photographs and text,
by writer Julia McNamara and photographer Jim Smith, delves beneath
the surface to show us who we are today.
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Irish Eye on
Hollywood
Brendan Gleeson is turning into Hollywood’s go-to-guy, at least
when it comes to supporting characters.
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Pete Hayden Named
New FDNY Chief
Pete Hayden, a career veteran, was named Chief of the Fire Department
of New York City by Mayor Bloomberg in July.
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Rescue Me Star
Donates Command Center to FDNY
Denis Leary, who stars as a firefighter in the new TV series Rescue
Me (Fox Network),is more than just an actor playing a role, he takes
his commitment to public safety seriously.
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Let’s Put On a Show!
Showbiz legend Mickey Rooney took to the Irish Reptertory stage
in New York in August regaling sold-out audiences with music, tales,
and movie clips from his life. He performed with his wife, Jan,
in Let’s Put On a Show! more... |
(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Donnelly Wins
Carnegie Medal
Acclaimed author Jennifer Donnelly won the prestigious U.K. literary
prize, the Carnegie Medal, for her first young adult novel A Northern
Light. more... |
(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Olympics’ Golden
Girl
Natalie Coughlin, an Irish-American swimming champion, came back
from a shoulder injury and a career hiatus to win five medals for
the U.S.A. in Athens.
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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The Unfortunate Legacy of Mary Mallon
Death and disease. Mystery and suspense. A lover’s betrayal with
controversial human rights issues in the mix. Nova’s new documentary
The Most Dangerous Woman in America has it all...
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Quote Unquote
“We do not do politics at the Department of Homeland Security, our
job is to identify the threat.”...
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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9/11
Memorial Planned for Irish Catskills
After losing Michael, his firefighter son, on Sept. 11, 2001, Jack
Lynch felt a responsibility to ensure that the day’s events be remembered
appropriately. more... |
(Irish America) October/November
2004
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CSI’s New Irishman
One of the most anticipated new television series to debut this
fall is Crime Scene Investigation (CSI): New York, the third installment
in the highly successful CSI franchise.
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Remembering
Typhoid Mary
Pity poor Mary Mallon. Born in Cookstown, County Tyrone in 1870,
she came to New York looking for a new life in 1883, but...
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Firefighters Ride
The FDNY Cross Country Bike Tour is a ride across America by NYC
firefighters cycling for the Widows’ & Children’s Fund. The 42-day
event began in Los Angeles, California, on September 14, 2004 and
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(Irish America) October/November
2004
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Those we Lost
Legendary boxing cutman Al Gavin passed away after suffering a stroke
on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the age of 70. The Brooklyn-bred retired
landscaper was best known for his ability to ...
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2004
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