Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Irish nun recalls Hurricane Katrina savagery in New Orleans
A Belfast nun who spent twenty-seven years as an educator in New Orleans has written a harrowing firsthand account inspired by actual events she witnessed living through the most deadly and costliest hurricane of all time on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
“Riding out the Hurricane” recounts Dominican Sister Maeve McMahon’s traumatic and catastrophic experience having worked amongst thousands of evacuees in the evacuation centres of Houma and Baton Rouge
“Riding out the Hurricane” recounts Dominican Sister Maeve McMahon’s traumatic and catastrophic experience having worked amongst thousands of evacuees in the evacuation centres of Houma and Baton Rouge
How my Irish dream home became a nightmare
Trendy Dublin pad now worth three times less
It was supposed to be the most exciting time of my life instead I'm trapped in a negative equity nightmare after dreams of city apartment living turned sour. I paid $740,000 for an apartment now worth roughly $265,000.
I splashed out two years ago on the trendy pad in the Dublin docklands but at the time I had no idea it would end up becoming my own financial prison.
Since reading the Irish Times Property supplement two weeks ago with the
It was supposed to be the most exciting time of my life instead I'm trapped in a negative equity nightmare after dreams of city apartment living turned sour. I paid $740,000 for an apartment now worth roughly $265,000.
I splashed out two years ago on the trendy pad in the Dublin docklands but at the time I had no idea it would end up becoming my own financial prison.
Since reading the Irish Times Property supplement two weeks ago with the
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Bill's letter to Morah after Gerry's death
BILL Clinton wrote a letter to Morah Ryan after her husband Gerry’s death, it has emerged today.
The former US president sympathised with Morah and the couple’s children over their loss. On hearing of Gerry’s tragic death, Mr Clinton sought out the family home address and sent a “lovely letter” to Morah.
Irish hotelier John Fitzpatrick has described how he was approached by Mr Clinton in New York, shortly after Gerry passed away in April.
“Bill came up to me and asked was
The former US president sympathised with Morah and the couple’s children over their loss. On hearing of Gerry’s tragic death, Mr Clinton sought out the family home address and sent a “lovely letter” to Morah.
Irish hotelier John Fitzpatrick has described how he was approached by Mr Clinton in New York, shortly after Gerry passed away in April.
“Bill came up to me and asked was
Amy eyes commute to UK for TV fame
BRIDE-to-be Amy Huberman has revealed how she is seeking more work in the UK -- but insisted that a permanent move to London is not on the cards.
The talented actress is eager to pursue her acting career in England and said she would be prepared to commute if an opportunity arose.
Amy, who is familiar with London having lived there for two years in her 20s, said she would welcome a gig for a few months.
"The brilliant thing about London is that it's not far and completely doable. And
The talented actress is eager to pursue her acting career in England and said she would be prepared to commute if an opportunity arose.
Amy, who is familiar with London having lived there for two years in her 20s, said she would welcome a gig for a few months.
"The brilliant thing about London is that it's not far and completely doable. And
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Healy ready to take front-row slot at Oxegen
IRISH rugby player Cian Healy will be belting the tunes out this weekend at Oxegen under the alias of DJ Church.
In honour of his rapping idol, 50 Cent, Healy will be drawing the crowds when he kicks off Europe's favourite rock weekend by opening the Dance Arena and mixing the beats in the Red Bull Music Academy.
"Cian is really into rapping and is very big on these sort of festivals. He has played a number of gigs before and now to be playing in the great location of Punchestown is a
In honour of his rapping idol, 50 Cent, Healy will be drawing the crowds when he kicks off Europe's favourite rock weekend by opening the Dance Arena and mixing the beats in the Red Bull Music Academy.
"Cian is really into rapping and is very big on these sort of festivals. He has played a number of gigs before and now to be playing in the great location of Punchestown is a
Holly sets sail into new romance with sporty hunk Dave
IT seems love is in the air for a certain South Dublin family.
Not long after Andrea Roche went public about her blossoming romance with heart-throb Rob White, his sister Holly has found a new man in her life.
Dave McHugh -- who represents sporting stars around Ireland -- confirmed he and Holly were an item via Facebook.
The 37-year-old changed his relationship status from 'single' to 'in a relationship' with the brunette beauty.
However the post was soon removed when people began
Not long after Andrea Roche went public about her blossoming romance with heart-throb Rob White, his sister Holly has found a new man in her life.
Dave McHugh -- who represents sporting stars around Ireland -- confirmed he and Holly were an item via Facebook.
The 37-year-old changed his relationship status from 'single' to 'in a relationship' with the brunette beauty.
However the post was soon removed when people began
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Cousin Amanda is my inspiration, reveals rising star Jade (20)
The latest model on Dublin's fashion circuit didn't have to look very far for advice on her chosen career.
Jade Lynch, a 5ft 10in brunette, bears a striking resemblance to her photogenic cousins Amanda and Natasha Byram.
Jade (20) is being tipped for a bright future in the fashion world and has her ambitions focused on landing a Victoria's Secret role. She's signed up to the Compton Model Agency in Dublin.
Speaking about her famous cousin Amanda, who made the leap from modelling into
Jade Lynch, a 5ft 10in brunette, bears a striking resemblance to her photogenic cousins Amanda and Natasha Byram.
Jade (20) is being tipped for a bright future in the fashion world and has her ambitions focused on landing a Victoria's Secret role. She's signed up to the Compton Model Agency in Dublin.
Speaking about her famous cousin Amanda, who made the leap from modelling into
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