In this issue we're proud to be able to bring you extensive coverage of Ireland's Wonderful West. Whether it is a relaxing spa vacation or golf on some of the finest courses in the world; whether it is hiking in some of the most unique scenery on the island or fishing clear crystal waters, there really isn?t anything like the West of Ireland. Counties Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick and Kerry offer a host of ways to relax and a plethora of reasons to visit.

Tony Quinn profiles Baroness May Blood of Blackwatertown, who has taken herself from humble beginnings in terraced housing in Belfast to the House of Lords in Westminister - the remarkable journey of May Blood and her quest to integrate the schools of Northern Ireland.

Also featured in this issue we look at Colton James Brennan, an American football quarterback who attended the University of Hawai?i, who holds the NCAA Division I-A record for most touchdown passes in a single season with 58, as well as 30 other NCAA Division I-A records.

Brad Balfour also profiles actor Daniel Day-Lewis, perhaps the greatest actor of his generation, who recently picked up an Oscar for his role in "There Will Be Blood".

We have something for everybody!

Movie, book and music reviews and Roman Around! All this and more in a jam packed issue of Irish Connections!

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