Yes, the sky is definitely about to come crashing down on Ireland and the US corporations that operate on the isle if President Obama's proposed tax changes go into effect. At least that's the entrenched belief of the Wall Street Journal, that bastion of unfettered capitalism and loosely regulated financial transactions and accountability.
She Brings Experience and Perspective to Her High-Wire Act
By Greg O'Brien
Special to the BIR
Amy Ryan hardly looks like the bookworm that she is. Resembling a university president more than a stereotypical librarian, the multi-tasking, cerebral president of the venerable Boston Public Library (BPL).
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.
Ireland President Marty McAleese was in Boston in May, visiting the city for three days after a trip to western Massachusetts where she was commencement speaker and an honorary degree recipient at Mt. Holyoke College.
David R. Burke, the leading voice in the lawrence Hibernian community for more than a half century, has passed away. He died late Wednesday night, May 27 at Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
NEW EXHIBIT AT BURNS LIBRARY THROUGH JUNE 15
SHOWCASES HISTORY AND LEGACY OF IRELAND'S PATRON SAINT
A new exhibit centered on the history, mission and legacy of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, makes its first and only New England appearance at Boston College's John J. Burns Library, now through June 15.