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Irish grandmother to be released from US custody

Irish grandmother to be released from US custody

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Donna Hughes-Brown, a 58-year-old US green card holder, has been a permanent resident in the US since she was 11

Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 1st

Ireland to face New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 1st

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

In 2016, Ireland recorded their first-ever win over New Zealand with a 40-29 victory in the US.

Leo Varadkar pictured with Nancy Pelosi at Democratic convention

Leo Varadkar pictured with Nancy Pelosi at Democratic convention

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, where he posed for a picture with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi

Local Notes: Lavelle family enjoy the sights and sounds of Mayo Day in Belmullet.

Councils envious of Mayo Day success story

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Mayo Day is the “envy” of every local authority in the county, a meeting heard.

US parades cap St Patrick’s Day celebrations – a little early

US parades cap St Patrick’s Day celebrations – a little early

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Americans celebrated their Irish heritage by marking St Patrick's Day one day early

Mayo Day is bound for Chicago

Mayo Day is bound for Chicago

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Mayo Day and Home to Mayo 2024, Mayo County Council is bringing the magic of Mayo Day all the way to the Windy City of Chicago this year.

Christmas snapshots

Christmas snapshots

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Like many people, I have a large collection of photographs, accumulated over many years from various sources, many of them dating back to my childhood and beyond.