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IN THIS ISSUE

The New York Irish Celebrate

Out & About with photographer James Higgins A host of Irish events took place in New York City in October and November, and photographer James Higgins was there to capture the highlights. THE…

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Maeve Brennan Talk of The Town

Maeve Brennan (1917-1993), the Dublin-born writer has been described as “Irish literature’s best kept secret,” was as striking in appearance as she was in talent – beautiful, chic and effortlessly witty. From 1949…

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IRISH AMERICA ARCHIVES

Staunton Replaces Kerr

Steve Staunton was unveiled as the new manager of the Irish international soccer team. In…

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Stars Turn Out For
Concern Gala Evening

The stars came out in October to honor A.M. Rosenthal, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose…

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July 5, 1896

Bill Doolin, famous western outlaw of Irish descent, escaped from jail on this day in 1896. Born in Arkansas, Doolin went west and worked several jobs as a cowboy on Oklahoma ranches. He eventually became a member of the Dalton gang, who attempted several robberies. In 1892, Doolin formed his own gang called the Wild Bunch, which became the most infamous outlaw group of the west at that time. Doolin was eventually shot and killed by U.S. Marshal Heck Thomas.

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