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I discovered The Killarney National Park on one of my first trips to Ireland many years ago, and I’ve returned to Killarney many times since. Just last September, on yet another stroll through this lush and peaceful garden, I had to wonder if I had ever crossed the same path twice. I snapped this photo as it was the perfect ending to another magical day in … [Read more...] about Your Travel Story: Killarney National Park
Dublin-born writer Bram Stoker, author of the famed novel Dracula, died in London at age 64, on April 20, 1912. Given that the vampire story, and the gothic in general, is currently seeing a resurgence in popularity, paying homage to the influential author on the centenary of his death seems all the more important. On April 10, artist Aidan Hickey gave a portrait that he … [Read more...] about Irish Dracula Author Celebrated 100 Years After Death
At the 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, presented by Irish America magazine, CEO & President of Mutual of America and Chairman of Concern Worldwide US Thomas J. Moran was inducted into the Hall of Fame and delivered this heartfelt speech. The induction ceremony was held on March 14, 2012 at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan. … [Read more...] about Thomas Moran’s Induction into the Irish America Hall of Fame
The 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on March 14, 2012 at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan. Among the inductees were Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Commissioner Ray Kelly, John Lahey, Tom Moran and Kevin Roche. Maureen Dowd of the New York Times also presented the Irish Spirit Award to Arthur & Barbara Gelb. … [Read more...] about 2012 Hall of Fame Highlight Reel
Emmy-award winning actress Fionnuala Flanagan introduces her niece Lisa Flanagan who sang the closing song at the 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. The 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on March 14, 2012 at the New York Yacht Club. … [Read more...] about Fionnuala Flanagan and her niece, soprano Lisa Flanagan at 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
