Latest News MARCH 12, 2010 President Obama makes proclomation regarding Irish American Heritage Month. "Across the Atlantic, the people of Ireland continue to confront their own challenges with resolve and determination. In the face of violence perpetuated by some -- testing a hard-earned peace -- the people of Northern Ireland have responded heroically. Undaunted, they and their leaders persist on the road to peace and prosperity enshrined over a decade ago in the Good Friday Agreement. The United States remains committed to supporting the political process and the work of those who have shown leadership in pursuit of a lasting peace." Click here [1] to read complete proclomation. A Dander with Drennan Click on the links below to watch the 30-minute "A Dander with Drennan" program on the Ulster American Society's YouTube Channel [2]. In this episode, Ulster folklore expert and traditional musician, Willie Drennan, travels the highways and byways of Northern Ireland in search of local characters and history. Part 1 of 4 [3] (Time: 9:37) Part 2 of 4 [4] (Time: 8:31) Part 3 of 4 [5] (Time: 8:16) Part 4 of 4 [6] (Time: 2:40) Springtime Click here [7] to see pictures from across Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Assembly Vote on Devolution I commend the Northern Ireland Assembly today for its affirmation of the Hillsborough Agreement and its endorsement of the devolution of policing and justice, an important step in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous future for all of the people of Northern Ireland for generations to come. Read press release [8]. US communications firm gives IT workers a shot in the arm A US healthcare communications company is seeking top engineering talent for its research and development operation in Belfast. Read story [9]. New York Irish bar repeals ban on 'Danny Boy' for St Patrick's Day Foley's New York Bar and Restaurant banned the singing of the famed Irish ballad "Danny Boy" back in 2008 for various reasons, such as it ranks among the 25 most depressing songs of all time and is overplayed at the expense of other great Irish songs, not to mention that its lyrics were written by a man who never set foot on Irish soil. However, a visit from a Northern Irish businessman a few months ago had the owner of Foley's, Shaun Clancy, rethinking his decision. Read story [10]. Ulster Grand Prix looking for US sponsors Started in 1922, the Ulster Grand Prix is a motorcycle race that takes place on the roads outside of Belfast, Northern Ireland in August each year. For 2010, the race organizers are developing a new TV package which they hope to air in the US. 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Hi folks, please do NOT post emails from strange organizations to this list without asking the admin first. This is a common 'rule' on these lists. Some of you have permission. Some I post myself. I did NOT choose to forward notice of this organization as I do not know these people and after examining them thought perhaps they had some kind of political agenda that they were attempting to use genealogy to promote. Until I am more sure what agenda is, please do not forward information about it to this list. I also don't like people getting my email address from an unknown source and spamming me (as they did) so they are already on my 'maybe not okay' list. This list, like all on Rootsweb, is apolitical and also is not supposed to be involved in collecting funds. Admins have been removed by Rootsweb for promoting political views and supporting terrorist causes. Over the past few years any number of organizations have been formed, some spewing forth regurgitated mythology, often with a political agenda, in the USA or Northern Ireland. Whether they support my views or not, this is not the venue to distribute propaganda or possible propaganda. I also do not promote mythology - promoting as none of it has helped me with my genealogy. We need to move beyond it to something called the truth, which often debunks or at least excavates the mythological. Also please do not post on this topic as it is an administrative issue and therefore not appropriate as well. If you want to have a private conversation, email me privately. DO NOT POST ON THIS LIST. I used to think our situation, due to the recent history in Northern Ireland, made us unique, but then a friend (hispanic American) told me of her experiences. WAY back a few hundred years, she has a Converso ancestor, a Jewish person who converted to Christianity in Spain and migrated to Central America. She joined a Jewish genealogy list to continue research. The majority of the people on that list did not practice Judaism, so it and topics related to it were definitely off limits, yet the list endured constant spam attacks from various Jewish groups who viewed them as easy targets for all kinds of political and religious purposes. Far worse than what we (or at least I) have endured here. I was humbled. Just don't post this kinda stuff without seeking an okay. This will definitely keep you from getting your tail feathers burnt off on a number of other lists as well, so it is good general advice. Your admin Linda Merle