Undocumented Irish people who have lived for some years in the United States and have children born in the country are likely to benefit most from President Obama’s plans to overhaul immigration rules.

IRISH-AMERICAN leaders are mounting a last-ditch effort as St Patrick’s Day approaches to win Republican support for immigration reform that would benefit thousands of Irish illegals across the United States.

The head of the Irish group lobbying for immigration reform in the US has criticised the Department of Foreign Affairs for its lack of support and said he feels “isolated” because of the inaction of the Government.

As immigration reform meanders through Washington DC, activist Ciarán Staunton spoke to John Riordan

A new law - which could provide a path to citizenship for up to 50,000 undocumented Irish in America - is to be debated in the US Senate.

A Bill concerning illegal immigrants in the US may see the light of day as Barack Obama begins his second term.

Sportswear giant Nike has apologised after issuing a St Patrick’s Day-themed training shoe named the “Black and Tan”.

THE crowd is happy, the music is swirling, and two men jump up, pints of Guinness in hand, for a quick jig.

The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform in the United States said it is hopeful the change of US President next month will be good news for the undocumented from this country.

The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform in the US says it believes Brian Cowen is more genuine in his commitment to helping illegal Irish immigrants than his predecessor Bertie Ahern was.

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has admitted there is little chance of a deal for the illegal Irish in the US this year, but stressed the issue will remain a priority for his government.

UP TO 50,000 Irish illegal immigrants are choosing to spend Christmas alone in the US rather than give up the fight for green cards.

THERE was a palpable sense of anger in Long Island’s Irish Centre on Saturday night when Kerry woman Mary Brennan took the stage.

BUSINESS is booming in New York’s bars and restaurants with tax receipts up 12% since the introduction of the city’s smoking ban.