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Tara M. Clapper enjoys exploring her Irish American heritage through literature, writing and attending Irish cultural events. She is a freelance writer living in the Philadelphia area.

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Irish American culture 101: What is the Irish diaspora?

What is the Irish diaspora? 'Diaspora' is a term used to describe a group of people (often categorized by ethnicity) who have been dispersed to...
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Travel tips for visiting Belfast and other destinations in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is now generally regarded as safe for travel, and many organizations have successfully promoted Belfast as a promising tourist...
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Clinton names Rooney as new ambassador to Ireland

The Irish American Information Service reports that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton swore in Dan Rooney as Ambassador to Ireland. During the...
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Irish quote for thought

There is, for whatever reason, an international tendency to be well-disposed towards Ireland - a tendency that elevates us beyond our actual standing...
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Dammit, Jim, Scotty is Scottish, not an Irishman!

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Right after the much-anticipated release of the new movie Star Trek, I was delighted. Overall, the movie was phenomenal. However, there was a comment...
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Shootings in Northern Ireland

After a time of relative peace, Northern Ireland has experienced violence once again.A 42-year-old Public Service...
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Irish and Irish-American news summary

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What news of Irish-American interest has been happening lately? Here's a brief look: MARCH 5: Michael Jackson is possibly looking to move to the...
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News from abroad: Reconciliation plan in Northern Ireland

Two former holy men have been working together to make an equal recognition reconciliation plan in Northern...
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America's part in the Irish peace process: News from Maryland