James Braddock: The Real 'Cinderella' Story James Braddock It has been said that one of the traits the Irish brought to these shores was that of survival. Heavyweight champion James J. Braddock demonstrated that in life, as well as the boxing ring. Braddock was born in New York City on June 7, 1905. The inspiring tale of how he came off public assistance to win the world championship was depicted in the film "Cinderella Man." As with many tales, the true story is arguably more compelling than the celluloid version. Long Island-based journalist Robert Cassidy tells the story of this working class hero for WGT.

This Week in Irish History Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Cork 'Men of the South' by Sean Keating IN IRELAND: Gen. Tom Barry, one of the finest leaders of Ireland's War of Independence, is born in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. Frederick Maning, who would become beloved in New Zealand by its native Maori people, is born in Johnville, Co. Dublin. IN THE AMERICAS: Colonel Arthur Dillon and his regiment of the Irish Brigade of France land on the island of Grenada during the American Revolution. IN THE UNITED STATES: Colonel Dennis O'Kane's Irish 69th Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry fight at Gettysburg. More. Key dates.

1798: The Year of Liberty Theobald Wolfe Tone In the spring of 1798 in Ireland, where the native population had been forced to live as slaves by the despots who ruled over them, a desperate people rose up. In several places across Ireland, with little coordination or chance of ultimate success, these Irishmen and women sacrificed their lives in a futile attempt to free their nation from bondage. Though they didn't fulfill the dream of freeing their people, they did keep the light of Irish freedom burning, passing it to the next generation and they to the next. Looking back through the prism of 200 years, we look at the incidents of that eventful year.

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Irish Rep's 'Disciple' A Devilishly Good Play

"The Devil's Disciple" by George Bernard Shaw, now up at Manhattan's Irish Reportory Theatre, while not one of his major works, offers a fine evening, indeed. Read a review by WGT's Patricia Jameson-Sammartano on WGT's blog. More in WGT's Blog

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