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By Carstens Smith, ContributorOctober 26, 2017

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

By Carstens Smith, Contributor
October 26, 2017

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The setting, Transylvania. The writing style, High Victorian. The story’s appeal, universal. But the author of one of fiction's most famous and imitated works is Irish. Carstens Smith brings us the story of Bram Stoker, the creator of Dracula. Bram Stoker, whose name is less well known than that of his creation, Dracula, was born in Dublin on November 8, 1847. He was called … [Read more...] about Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Weekly Comment: Spirit of Samhain Film Comes Stateside

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
October 27, 2017

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A new documentary explores the humble origins in a small Derry pub of what has become Ireland’s largest Halloween festival. ℘℘℘ An award-winning Irish documentary that unravels the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, or the beginning of the winter season, made its U.S. premiere this festival season, and is currently streaming on Vimeo. Spiorad na Samhna, or “The Spirit of … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Spirit of Samhain Film Comes Stateside

Weekly Comment: Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired By Irish Folklore

By Michelle Meagher, Editorial Assistant
October 14, 2016

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With Halloween upon us, many are still scrambling to buy last minute costumes. Before you spend a dismembered arm and a pirate’s peg leg on a pre-packaged idea that's probably been done a hundred times before, check out some of Ireland's most fearsome creatures for inspiration. After all, Halloween's roots can be found in ancient Celtic traditions, so why not trust the … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired By Irish Folklore

Weekly Comment: “We Are All Leaders”: Irish America Celebrates 20th Annual Wall Street 50 Awards

By Irish America Staff
October 13, 2017

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"Whether we all realize it or not, we are all leaders," Tim Ryan, senior partner and U.S. chairman of PwC, says. "And like it or not, people are looking to us for our lead. And looking to us at a time of tremendous uncertainty and where people can be very scared." ℘℘℘ Irish America magazine celebrated its 20th anniversary Wall Street 50 Awards October 11 at the St. Regis New … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: “We Are All Leaders”: Irish America Celebrates 20th Annual Wall Street 50 Awards

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Michael Maguire – The Moral Compass

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October 6, 2017

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Dr. Michael Maguire is the police ombudsman for Northern Ireland who finally came through for the families of the victims of the 1994 Loughinisland Massacre. ℘℘℘ The victims’ families of the Loughinisland Massacre may be the emotional center of Alex Gibney’s stunning new documentary No Stone Unturned. But by the time the film builds to its climax, a Northern Ireland police … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Michael Maguire – The Moral Compass