Diaspora / Irish Abroad

Cleveland’s annual Memorial 7-a-Side Tournament was held at the West Side Irish American Club on May 16th. The Cleveland Ladies defeated the Pittsburgh Banshees in the final to raise the cup for the first time. Meanwhile, the Cleveland men fell to the Pittsburgh Celtics. Other clubs competing included Ladies: Cincinnati and Buffalo, and Men: Buffalo Fenians and Detroit.

Ms. McDonald said, “This important Bill that I have introduced in the Dáil will legislate for the planning and preparation for constitutional change and Irish reunification. “It will now allow all TDs, political parties, independents and the government to formally come into the debate.

The driver of this change is the reality that partition continues to limit economic and social development in the North and the South. Brexit demonstrated that decisions made in London had a direct and negative impact on Dublin. The cause of Irish Unity is also very popular in the Southern State, with a demand to begin preparations. Fine Gael is aligning with popular opinion, responding to the demand for action on Unity and also chasing a lead over their main election challenger, Fianna Fáil. 

At first glance, peptides sound impressive. They are often marketed as “natural signaling molecules” that tell the body to heal, repair, regenerate, or perform better. That language sounds scientific. It sounds advanced. It sounds safer than anabolic steroids or traditional medications. But this is exactly why the peptide trend deserves serious caution.

Columbus lacks a documented history of hurling, camogie, or Gaelic football teams from the 19th or 20th Century, though the sports were undoubtedly played at least as recreational activities by Irish immigrants and their children. That all changed in 2011 when enterprising Irish Americans formed the Naughten Street Gaelic Club.