News Continues to Disappoint; Irish Turn to 2011 with Hope

By Ed Forry
January 7, 2011

By Joe Leary
Special to the BIR

Unemployment is high, existing salaries have been cut, taxes are being increased, furious bitter criticism is everywhere, politicians are screaming at each other, and amateur economic experts are demanding their economic solutions be adopted. Newspaper reporters are delighted to offer their own advice and commentary.
This is an unhappy time in Ireland.

Dan Gurney, musician, entrepreneur, writer, Lives Life by ‘Just Seeing What Comes Along’

By Ed Forry
January 7, 2011

By Sean Smith
Special to the BIR

How’s this for a resume? Graduated from a prestigious Boston-area university. Trekked around the world as a travel writer and video maker (experiences included finagling a prime location at the annual solstice celebration at Stonehenge). Spent a year in Ireland soaking up as much traditional music as is humanly possible. Returned to Boston to start an Internet broadcast enterprise that might possibly be the next big thing in live music.

Democrats have right to be proud, should say why

Ed Forry
By Ed Forry
December 30, 2010

By Ed Forry

The gridlock that seems to have enveloped Washington D.C. in the two years since Barack Obama was elected has come to define the country in this first decade of the 21st century.
Such ephemeral nonsense as demands for the president’s birth certificate, hidden holds by anonymous senators on presidential nominees, and John McCain’s colossal flip/flop on undocumented immigrants are in themselves enough to cause a person to lose faith in the legislative process.

Stoughton author returning to Irish Cultural Centre in Canton

By BostonIrish.com... (not verified)
December 2, 2010

The Irish Cultural Centre of Canton will host author Kyle Darcy, in a reading and book signing on Sunday December 5, 2010 at 1 PM. Under Current Conditions, Darcy’s debut novel, is based on actual events and not only illustrates the benefits of a keen instinct, but also underscores the dire consequences of its failure. Set in Boston in 1999, the story begins with a lucrative business opportunity, but an innocuous change in circumstances leads to kidnapping and FBI stings, culminating in 2009 with a precedent setting international murder trial.

Irish Should Take a Look at Australian Deal on Visa Options

Ed Forry
By Ed Forry
December 2, 2010

A Boston lawyer with expertise in immigration law is calling on Irish advocates to reach out for Congressional help in amending a special visa program that benefits Australians who want to work in the United States.
Attorney John Philip Foley, an immigration specialist, says the US government allocates more than 10,000 special visas – called the E-3 visa – for Australian citizens, but most of them are never claimed each year, and he thinks a simple amendment to the law could be to the advantage of Irish citizens.

Holiday Season off to a Fast Start at Irish Cultural Center

By Ed Forry
November 29, 2010

This week at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton:
Tony Kenny's Christmas in Ireland Show Wednesday, Dec 1 & Thursday, Dec 2, starring Tony Kenny, Comedian Joe Cuddy, multi talented Irish colleen Victoria Kenny and the Dublin City Dancers and Singers. $25 ICC Members and $30 General Admission. For tickets or for more information call 781-821-8291. Doors and Pub open at 6pm. Full buffet served by Kilcommons Catering starts at 6 pm for additional $10 per person. Show starts promptly at 7:30 pm.

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