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IN THIS ISSUE

26 Things to Experience in Ireland in 2026 

2026 is a great time to visit Ireland. It’s a year-round destination offering unique experiences in every season. 1. Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone:  There is no better time to visit the…

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Heroes of the Revolution

As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches,  Edythe Preet looks to March 17, 1776, and the role the Irish played in America’s  bid for freedom. Pop quiz:…

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News: Kilkenny Rose Wins in Tralee

Kilkenny Rose Orla O’Shea emerged as winner of the 46th International Rose of Tralee Festival….

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Hibernia: Famine Diary

Boston Irish Fight Today’s Famines After building a $1 million memorial park last year to…

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July 19, 2009

Irish American author of “Angela’s Ashes” and Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt passed away on July 19, 2009 in New York after battling melanoma cancer. Originally born in Brooklyn to Malachy and Angela McCourt, his parents moved the family back to Limerick after the death of his younger sister Margaret. The McCourts sunk very deep into poverty and this became the influence behind his autobiography “Angela’s Ashes.” In addition to writing, Frank McCourt had a successful career as a teacher.

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