Is it time to have a gathering? Philomena shines a light on an aspect of Irish in need of urgent attention. The movie Philomena, based on Philomena Lee’s real-life search for her son who was adopted by an American family, highlights the issue of the many clandestine adoptions of Irish children by U.S. families, and the complicity of religious orders and government and … [Read more...] about The Last Word: Irish-American Adoptions
The Last Word: Irish-American Adoptions
By Dr. Valerie O’Brien and Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao
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Irish Writers in America Premieres on CUNY TV
November 22, 2013
A new series by the City University of New York's TV station covers uncharted territory in conversations with some of Ireland and Irish America's most creative minds. The 13-part interview series premiered on November 22, its first episode featuring two ostensibly different luminaries: author Colum McCann (TransAtlantic, Let the Great World Spin) and funnyman/TV host Conan … [Read more...] about Irish Writers in America Premieres on CUNY TV
Icons Share Memories of JFK
By IA Staff
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An excerpt from Seven Seconds, Holly Millea's best-selling e-book in which celebrities and other luminaries share where they were and what they were doing when they found out JFK had been shot. RYAN O’NEAL (22 years old): I had a little baby in my arms and I was going to the unemployment office in my car – it was in the Valley in North Ridge. There were these … [Read more...] about Icons Share Memories of JFK
Seventh Annual Stand Up for Heroes Concert at Madison Square Garden
Last week, on November 6th, the Theater at Madison Square Garden was the scene of the 7th annual Stand Up For Heroes veterans benefit. The benefit is run by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and since beginning seven years ago has raised a total of more than $21 million, with a record-breaking $5 million raised this year, for Woodruff’s injured soldiers project. Woodruff, a reporter … [Read more...] about Seventh Annual Stand Up for Heroes Concert at Madison Square Garden
An Irish Holiday Gift Guide
By Erin Reilly
November 8, 2013
November 8, 2013
A range of traditional gifts sure to delight. For many people, Christmas would not be the same without the classic Irish traditions treasured by generations of families and passed down from Irish ancestors: lighting a candle in the window to welcome Mary and Joseph; Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve; decorating doors with holly wreaths not to be taken down until “Little … [Read more...] about An Irish Holiday Gift Guide