7 February 2009
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Saw Doctors competition
The Saw Doctors will begin their twelve date US Tour in Cleveland, OH, on Friday March 6, at the House of Blues venue.
2 tickets to giveaway for each of the Saw Doctors shows in their March 09 tour across the US, plus a copy of their new DVD,Clare Island To Cape Cod and a copy of their new live album, Live at The Melody Tent for each winner.
Enter competition now >>
FEATURED GROUPS

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The group section at http://groups.irishabroad.com is a great place to promote your group, add current members and look for new members, add photos, and start your own group discussions.

O'Dea Clan
If your name is O'Dea, O'Day, O'Dee, Dea, Day or Dee, then you are a member of Clan Uí Deághaidh.
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St. Benedicts Harps GAA (Leeds)
Gaelic Football club in Leeds.
Training now started for 2009 season at Notre Dame Catholic College, St. Mark's Avenue Leeds (term-time only). All welcome. Join Group >>>
Tara Camogie London
Tara Camogie Club London have both Junior and Senior teams and welcome players of all standards throughout the year.
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Clan Flood

Quirke Clan

San Diego Irish Northern Aid

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FLYAWAY COMPETITION
Win 2 round trip flights to Ireland


hawkeye44 has won the November/December 2008 FlyAway competition
Lee Patterson said "Hello, I would like to send CONGRATULATIONS to my friend Jim Hawkins, in Illinois, USA oin winning the tickets for a trip to Ireland. I hope Jim & his wife have a fabulous trip."

The Flyaway competition is sponsored by AerLingus.

Click here to enter this month's competition

irishlassx has won the September/October 2008 FlyAway competition. We received an undelivered email from irishlassx. If someone knows this user, please let her know she has won.

FEATURED BLOGGERS

Once a Celt, Always a Celt by McKai
Most folks don't really care if Uncle Osmer really did outwit three county cops driving through Roscoe Tate’s orchard on his John Deere. A few folks might be mildly interested if we found we were descended from one of Betsy Ross' five daughters... more...

The Irish and the French by boydshield
The French President is sitting in his office when his telephone rings.'Hallo, Mr. Sarkozy!' a heavily accented voice said. 'This is Paddy down at the Harp Pub in County Clare , Ireland ...
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DISCUSSIONS

• HORRAY!! HORRAY!!!
• The Oscars
• Should Economic Stimulus Bill Include Billions for Nuclear Power?
• cooking pigs trotters

COMMUNITY NEWS

IrishAbroad.com would like to welcome all new members including our most recent members:

New members this week:
1111111j, 40669, 57Shamrock, 57Surfer, Adiandlin, after8, AlexJ, allolebar, AMESmith, azkam, azredneck, Ballyg, BarbaraRN, Barramac, bellaluce1, Bernie19, bjr9, bmeveland, Bredin, bridigid, broonx1, BryanMurra, bubi1955, budbug, busdriver, canadiangr, capallmara, Carlos23, CarnahanH, Chick7, chuckiepmg, cleenish, Coco07, COGinger, commonjohn, CYWHITE, Dalta, davehill70, DConlin, Dennie69, denorah, derth, dgllass, DirtMag, DOBeirne, dragone, ECKHARTE, Eire07, eireson, EllieMc, Fantomasie, FiFi7, FOIP, GaBabyDoll, galway88, genieo, glynncutty, Goldihawn, hariro0001, harleylove, Heather47, Huracan78, irishman75, jacob26, jaime77, jlowary, joedeville, joidevivre, Joymoses, KA123, katfinn, kathlouise, kmobrien, lacorbett, LaJoi, lavadisc, Lettings, LIHH, LisaReddy, LJAH, lkygirl, louie069, LoveLambie, macaronic, marie4jean, mariestar, Martin79, McDaniel2, McDSon, mcginnc, McSmither, MellyMel, mhunter, mike40, mike45, Mmecbennie, MODalaigh, MPNT, mrbill7820, mstallard, mumpy, munster35, nadaclue, nharner, NicoleDive, nicoleibel, odeaclan, orinn, OrlaCC, Paddy22, Pat1508, patsbud, peachqueen, pearls1, perkin, Plopaloppa, pollie, poltrie, quetzal, rachelmoo, ray2flower, redandblue, rhunter, RMKeating, ronaynet, Rooney8587, rosey411, ryanma80, sandra1415, schick23, scotty66, sdmonks, ShamrockNa, ShaneBurns, shawna01, sherrystef, spursfan, sssDianess, stella4u, stoltenber, SUSIE02, susiesark, sweendawg, teltoon, teresahing, Truckie, upton1, Veldhuizen, vnabi, wavygravy, webe, wexford10, wexford2, WillyM, Yargo

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SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY

Was St. Valentine a Dub?
Did you know his final resting place is in Dublin? Lots to keep you busy before Valentine's Day and on the day itself. Get into the spirit of love this Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's e-Postcards
Roses are red, Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet and So are you!
Surprise the person you love or admire with a Valentine's card.
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SHOPPING for VALENTINE'S DAY

*NEW EVENTS SECTION*

Find out what events are on in your locality

IrishAbroad have developed a new Events section. If you wish to add multiple events, it may be advisable to add a group first, and from that group page add all your events.

Perhaps you have a personal event, like a birthday party. You can add this to our events section as a secret event and invite your friends through the 'Invite friends' link

FEATURED EVENTS
14 Feb, 2009 - PV O'Donnell
First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main St., Branford, CT, US

07 Mar, 2009 - Irish Day At The Races
Turfway Park Race Course, Aberdeen, Florence, Turfway Road, Kentucky, US

08 Mar, 2009 - IRISH GENEALOGY CONFERENCE
Sand Point Education Center, 6208 60th Ave NE, Seattle

14 Mar, 2009 - Roanoke's Saint Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade
Downtown Roanoke, VA USA


IRISH KITCHEN
Here are some recipes from Margaret Johnson for the cold weather. They are from the cookbook 'Irish Spirit'. The Irish Spirit combines the Emerald Isle's favorite recipes with a touch of ale, stout, cider, or whiskey, creating terrific new flavor combinations.
• Irish Onion Soup
• Guinness Applesauce Cake
with Lemon Icing
• Cider Cake with Toffee Sauce

SELF DRIVE / INDEPENDENT VACATIONS

CASTLE VACATIONS
Spend your dream Ireland vacation relaxing like a true king or queen with all your nights accommodations at a luxury castle. These historic properties will offer you a step back in time to Irish royalty with modern day amenities. Enjoy the six-night Ireland Castles vacation in authentic castles or create your own Castles vacation with a choice of 13 deluxe castles throughout Ireland.

Car Rental Ireland
Choose from a number of car rental partners with an extensive fleet of cars through Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, and Galway.

West of Ireland - to Heaven or to Connacht
Centuries ago Cromwell ordered thousands of Irish people off their lands told them they could go to 'Hell or to Connacht'. Today, Connacht, which makes up the bulk of Ireland's Western region is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland, a byword in a kind of natural beauty that time seems to have passed by. More...

ROOTS


Irish Family Name Register
This family register is where people can find and share information about their family name or ancestors. The more this resource is used, the more it becomes a valuabe resource to Irish people worldwide researching their family history. Share your family history information and collaborate with others to help facilitate your own research. It is free to use and there is also a huge community in which you can send internal messages, have both public and private discussions, and post your family photo albums online. This register provides a brilliant medium in which to research and share your family history.

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