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By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief Winter 2025

Trailblazers Past & Present

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

“The Irish in Boston, as elsewhere, have an ability to see opportunity where there was none, and if none came, to look for it, to look for opportunity.”                                          – Rose Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy family, regarding the Irish American experience. We are delighted to bring you this issue celebrating our 2025 Business 100 – … [Read more...] about Trailblazers Past & Present

Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

By Irish America Staff | Photos by Chris Egan

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Irish talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business, and culture lit up London on November 27 as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain.  Elgin … [Read more...] about Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

The New York Irish Celebrate

By James Higgins

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Out & About with photographer James Higgins A host of Irish events took place in New York City in October and November, and photographer James Higgins was there to capture the highlights. THE EMERALD GUILD SOCIETY held its annual Declan Hennessy Memorial Scholarship Awards at the Irish Consulate on Oct. 9.  emeraldguild.org THE NEW YORK IRISH CENTER recently celebrated its … [Read more...] about The New York Irish Celebrate

26 Things to Experience in Ireland in 2026 

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

January 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment

2026 is a great time to visit Ireland. It's a year-round destination offering unique experiences in every season. 1. Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone:  There is no better time to visit the Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – the birth of modern America. The park tells … [Read more...] about 26 Things to Experience in Ireland in 2026 

The Dunbrody & the Irish America Hall of Fame  

By Aideen ní Riada Wolpe • Photos By Mary Browne

January 2, 2026 by 1 Comment

The story of how JFK’s roots helped to revive an Irish town, and how the Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant ­Experience became the home of the Irish America Hall of Fame.  In the late 1980s, New Ross was an unemployment blackspot. Its salvation came from a volunteer group of local business people who banded together to revive their struggling town. As the ancestral home of … [Read more...] about The Dunbrody & the Irish America Hall of Fame  

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May 16, 1953

Pierce Brosnan was born in Navan, County Meath. He was brought up by his grandparents and aunt, while his mother worked in England. At 11, he moved to England to join his mother. In an interview with Irish America in 2003, he described it as a difficult transition. He was singled out for being Irish in school. “There certainly were fights,” he said, but the experience made him “resilient.” Brosnan left school at 15 and trained with the circus. Later he was introduced to the Oval House Theatre Club in London. He studied at the Drama Center in London. In 1980, he moved to the United States to star as Rory O’Manion in The Mangans of America, a hugely popular TV series. In 1994, he became the fifth James Bond.

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