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'George Mitchel' scholarships in doubt after funding withdrawals

The future of the prestigious George Mitchell scholarships, which allows top US students to study in Ireland for a year, is under threat due to the withdrawal of funding by Irish and American governments, businesses, and philanthropists.

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Rising Irish stars at pre-Oscars Oscar Wilde bash

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Abrams praise for Star Wars actor Gleeson

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Star Wars’ Carrie Fisher says force of Irish background is strong in her family

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A love affair with film

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Senator escalates row over Kenny’s US ‘shamrockery’

Award honour for Irish agent to the stars

A Co Clare-born agent to the stars will be honoured at a special ceremony next month paying tribute to the Irish in the film industry.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2009

Irish film stars to be honoured ahead of Oscars

Three of Ireland’s top film stars will be honoured in Hollywood just days ahead of the Academy Awards, it was announced today.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2008

Clinton pulls out of Belfast conference

Bill Clinton has pulled out of a major conference in Belfast next month marking the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, it was confirmed today.

Thu, 20 Mar, 2008

Clinton to join Good Friday anniversary event

Former US president Bill Clinton will visit the North to mark the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday peace agreement, it has been confirmed.

Wed, 27 Feb, 2008

Actress rejects US award over illegal Irish remarks

IRISH star of cinema and TV Fionnula Flanagan has pulled out of this year’s US-Ireland Alliance pre-Oscar awards in a row over the plight of the undocumented Irish in the US.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2008

Clinton and Blair invited to mark peace deal anniversary

Tony Blair and Bill Clinton have been invited to an event in the North marking 10 years since the Good Friday Agreement, it was revealed today.

Fri, 04 Jan, 2008

US-Irish charity loses High Court bid to keep prime Ryder Cup vantage point

AN influential US charity’s legal challenge over hospitality spots at the Ryder Cup ended up in the bunker over the weekend.

Mon, 18 Sep, 2006

Van Morrison to get pre-Oscars honour

Van Morrison is to be honoured for his musical contribution to film at a star-studded bash ahead of next year’s Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, it was revealed today.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2006

Film awards for Irish directors and music producer

Acclaimed director Neil Jordan, Jim Sheridan and Belfast music producer David Holmes are to be presented with honorary awards at a event celebrating Irish film-writing in Los Angeles next month.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2006