Acclaimed Irish Director Jim Sheridan was on hand in New York in September for the NYC premiere of his new film The Secret Scripture, based on the Sebastian Barry novel of the same name, and starring Rooney Mara. The film was part of the 2017 Irish Screen America film series. The annual Irish filmmakers showcase takes place every September in Los Angeles and New York City. “We … [Read more...] about Irish Screen America 2017
From Northern Ireland’s “Silent Testimony” to “Jerusalem”
Belfast-born artist Colin Davidson’s new exhibition, Jerusalem, comprising 12 large-scale portraits of individuals who live and work in the storied, multi-faceted titular city, was unveiled at the 92nd Street Y in New York in September. Co-conceived by Oliver Sears, the exhibition was first displayed in London to great acclaim. In Jerusalem, the theme of common humanity is the … [Read more...] about From Northern Ireland’s “Silent Testimony” to “Jerusalem”
Green Hills, White Houses
The 200-Year Relationship Between Irish Builders and America’s Capital In September, the James Hoban Societies of the United States and Ireland organized a day-long celebration of the Irish connection to Washington, D.C., from its foundation as federal capital to its position as a world center of diplomacy, culture, and learning. In particular, the event recognized the 200th … [Read more...] about Green Hills, White Houses
Kerry: The Beautiful Kingdom (Photos)
By John Wesson
Photographer John Wesson on the landscape and people of Kerry that captured his imagination more than 30 years ago. I am lucky enough to have had a long association with Kerry, having returned on a regular basis for nearly 30 years. Each year I spend more and more time in “The Kingdom.” In most of Kerry, and certainly in the south and west, you are never very far from the sea … [Read more...] about Kerry: The Beautiful Kingdom (Photos)
Delta 13 Charlie: Reflections of an Irish Soldier in Vietnam
By Michael Coyne, As Told To Wesley Bourke, Editor Of Ireland's Military Story
Michael Coyne is one of many Irish-born soldiers who served in Vietnam. A crewman on a Patton tank, he spent most of his time far from base on patrol in the jungle and rice paddies. My name is Michael Coyne. I was born in Cornamona, Galway, 1945. When I was seven we moved here to Jenkinstown, County Meath, as part of the Land Commission Resettlement program. Our family, … [Read more...] about Delta 13 Charlie: Reflections of an Irish Soldier in Vietnam