The celebration of summer solstice, when the sun rises before 5 a.m. in the northern hemisphere, marks a sacred tradition in Ireland dating back 5000 years, when the power of the sun is celebrated at the burial places of ancient gods since pre-Christian times. ℘℘℘ Ireland has a number of megalithic monuments. Well-known sites such as the passage tomb called the … [Read more...] about The Carrowkeel Cairns
Weekly Comment: Flags of Ireland
Whether for a warrior identifying friend from enemy, a nationalist wanting to represent their views, or a G.A.A. supporter flying their county's colors, flags have played an important part throughout Ireland's history. As we celebrate Flag Day here in the United States, let's take a look back at the flags that have represented Ireland over the years. Some of the earliest … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Flags of Ireland
Mary Gallagher
Mary Gallagher is a former intern for Irish America, and currently functions as the deputy editor and advertising and events coordinator for the magazine. She lives on Long Island in New York, and graduated from Molloy College in 2018 with a B.A. in literature and a minor in history. She continues to nurture a fervent interest in Ireland's storied history and literary … [Read more...] about Mary Gallagher
Dave Lewis
Dave Lewis is an Assistant Editor and the Social Media Coordinator at Irish America Magazine. In 2017, Dave started out as an editorial assistant writing briefing papers for a potential Irish Ambassadorial candidate and soon started writing about Irish history, the GAA in the United States, and profiles on Irish innovators and leaders. In addition to writing Dave is the creator … [Read more...] about Dave Lewis
Weekly Comment: Bloomsday Around the World
Bloomsday Around the World June 16th marks 2018’s celebration of Bloomsday, a literary anniversary commemorating the date upon which Irish author James Joyce set the events of his iconic modern novel Ulysses. Since the masterwork’s first publication in 1922, Joyce’s insightful, no-holds-barred portrayal of the inner lives of turn-of-the-century Dubliners and mastery of English … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Bloomsday Around the World