Boston Irish Reporter - Ireland

Stepping Where My Grandfather Trod

Ed Forry — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:38:07 +0000

Is this the year to make that long-delayed trip to Ireland? I asked myself that question at the beginning of 2009, and as in previous years, the answer was a resounding "maybe." Read more

As Leaders Work on Recession Woes, They're Creating Future Benefits

irishadmin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:35:04 +0000

Joe Leary

Every once in a while we have to be told to "slow down, you are going too fast; stop and think." Sometimes it is a speeding accident, or an exciting idea gone wrong, or a personal excess that should be controlled. Read more

Saville Report Delay Unconscionable

irishadmin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:06:10 +0000

Bill O'Donnell

This new year, 2010, will be the 12th anniversary of the start of the Saville Inquiry into the January 1972 massacre, Bloody Sunday, when 13 unarmed Derry citizens were shot to death by British paratroopers on the streets where they lived. A fourteenth would die later of his wounds. No one has ever been charged, no one has been adjudged guilty, and the fact that it has taken a dozen years - with the end not yet in sight - to try to clean up his Lordship Widgery's disgraceful whitewash should be an acute embarrassment to the British legal establishment. Read more

Happy Coupling in Liscaroll, Co. Cork: The Donkey Sanctuary and the Christmas Spirit

Judy Enright — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:52:01 +0000

At Christmastime, as the creche is unpacked and set up on the mantelpiece, I pause when I take out the old gray donkey and think about the wonderful work done by Paddy Barrett and his dedicated and caring staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. Cork. Read more

Irish Economy Still in Bind, but Horizon is Brightening

irishadmin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:15:15 +0000

Joe Leary

Though the general economy in Ireland is causing severe problems today, two to three years from now we may be looking at a far stronger country than would be the case if the Irish had not gone through these difficult times. Read more

Irish-Language-Only Road Signs in the Gaeltacht Can Be Vexing

Judy Enright — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:11:54 +0000

As a friend and I drove along a curvy stretch of the Atlantic Drive on Achill Island in Co. Mayo this spring, I spotted a sign on the side of the road that said: Aire Ailtreacha Arda. Read more

Note to Travelers to Ireland: Look No Farther, The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore Has It All

Judy Enright — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:08:42 +0000

You can probably imagine that, over my years as a travel writer, I have had the opportunity to stay at countless lovely Irish inns, hotels, and manor houses.

Many of these properties have every amenity you could ever want from a place where you really only hang your hat for a night or two. Despite my acquaintance with so many wonderful accommodations, I stayed this spring at a hotel in Ardmore, Co. Waterford, that beats them all by a country mile. Read more

'Hope' is Scarce in Ireland, But New Lisbon Treaty May Help Some

irishadmin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:21 +0000

Joe Leary

As Ireland sinks deeper into the agonies of depression, Fianna Fail government leaders are working desperately to correct the problems caused by, "the most overheated of all advanced economies," according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report issued in late June. Read more

Election Upheaval Is Expected in Ireland; Economic Woes Blamed on Political Leaders

irishadmin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:55:26 +0000

Joe Leary

Despite the worldwide nature of the economic recession, Irish voters are charging their own political leaders with the responsibility for their country's problems. It is often said that perception frequently becomes reality. Ireland's leading political party has been unable to convince the voters that it is dealing with the current recession decisively and effectively. Read more

A New Summer Begins, and Ireland is Alive With Delights

Judy Enright — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:10:54 +0000

In case you've questioned whether you should visit Ireland this summer, be aware the country is alive and well despite the current economic crisis gripping most of the world. True, the economy isn't great in Ireland and there are layoffs and businesses closing there, too, but the upside is that there are also some excellent price breaks everywhere you look - in accommodation, flights (Aer Lingus, for instance, has been offering many good deals lately) and other areas. And, as always, Ireland offers so many varied activities to suit every age group and any and every interest that you're absolutely certain to find something you'd like to do. Read more