Home Away From Home This ChristmasAirs December 24 @ 2 PM EST (7PM Ireland)
A celebration of Ireland’s greatest writers from Ireland's most loved artists
From W. B. Yeats to Frank McCourtDirected by George C. HeslinProduced by Turlough McConnell
The New York Irish Center brings comfort and joy to those prevented from returning to Ireland due to Covid-19.
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Live Virtual Conversation
Between Michael Dowling and Timothy Egan Monday, December 21st at 2:00 pm EST Join Michael Dowling, Northwell Health President and CEO and Timothy P. Egan, New York Times' op-ed columnist and author of the best-seller "The Immortal Irishman," as he interviews Michael about his new memoir, "After the Roof Caved in: An Immigrant's Journey from Ireland to … [Read more...] about Live Virtual Conversation
Plant Your Family Heritage Tree in Ireland
Acting legend Liam Neeson is the first to plant a grove of trees to honor his departed family with Irish Heritage Tree. Irish Heritage Tree is for those who wish to remember, give a gift, or celebrate loved ones and their heritage by planting trees on Irish soil in their name. "I am delighted my family are being remembered in such a special way, " said … [Read more...] about Plant Your Family Heritage Tree in Ireland
President-elect Joe Biden’s Irish roots – from fleeing Famine Ireland to winning the White House
By Niall O'Dowd, Publisher
November 7, 2020
November 7, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden's rich Irish ancestry helped lead him to the White House. As is true in the case of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and now Joe Biden, the Irish Famine had the untold impact of creating a US president by sending their forefathers to America. Biden's folks, who came to America trailing broken dreams and heartache, likely … [Read more...] about President-elect Joe Biden’s Irish roots – from fleeing Famine Ireland to winning the White House
New Concerns over Brexit as UK Tries to Soften the Protocol on Northern Ireland
By Deaglán de Bréadún Combining the words ‘British’ and ‘exit’, the United Kingdom process of withdrawal from the European Union known as Brexit began with a referendum in June 2016 when 52% of UK voters opted to leave the EU. The marriage which took place on New Year’s Day back in 1973 was meant to be finally over by March 2019 but it dragged on until January 31 this … [Read more...] about New Concerns over Brexit as UK Tries to Soften the Protocol on Northern Ireland