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April 27, 2011

Irish News for 04/27/11 (posted 10:54pm CDT)

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www.hookheritage.ie
Hook Head Lighthouse is the oldest in Europe. The heritage centre contains a shop and restaurant with free internet access. Guided tours every 30 min. View weather conditions on our webcams.
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On April 27, 1779, Irish-born U.S. Navy Capt. Gustavus Conyngham, "The Dunkirk Pirate," was captured by the British navy in the waters off New York.

www.thewildgeese.com
WGT has developed an exclusive line of T-shirts to proudly honor the men and women who took on the British Empire against all odds during Easter Week, 1916. Stop by our new Heroes of 1916 Shop and join us in commemorating their heroism. (Click on the image to better see the logo. Also available are
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www.irishcentral.com
‎1969: A crazy year for Irish America
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www.irishcentral.com
Monument to Great Irish Famine erected in New Jersey
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Some people (with the mind set of an 8 year-old) get their kicks by destroying stuff. Shame!

www.bbc.co.uk
A sand sculpture of the Giant's causeway is vandalised in Belfast's Victoria Square shopping centre
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www.youtube.com
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams TD joins with local Sinn Fein Councillor Briege Brownlee and residents of St. James's at the opening of their new community g...
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www.youtube.com
Thousands of Belfast Republicans turned out for the National Graves Association Easter Commemoration on Easter Sunday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of ...
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www.irishtimes.com
A VISIT to Glasnevin cemetery and the Daniel O'Connell memorial there is being considered as part of President Barack Obama's visit.
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HUGE surprise!!

www.independent.ie
Doctors, teachers, professors and judges are the most trusted professions in Ireland, while TDs are the least trusted, a new poll has found.
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But don't start eating a bunch of yogurt...

www.irishcentral.com
Irish research shows yogurt could help win war against cancer
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www.irishcentral.com
New Irish chip discovery could end tragic baby cot deaths
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