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Irish America Sweepstakes Winner Named

By Irish America Staff
April 6, 2018

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On Thursday, April 5, the winner of the Irish America sweepstakes for a luxury vacation package to Ireland for two was announced. The luck of the draw went to Stephanie Sullivan of Chicago, Illinois. Stephanie, who works in sales and marketing for mapping and location data company HERE Technologies, was overjoyed upon being contacted with the good news, and said, “It was like a … [Read more...] about Irish America Sweepstakes Winner Named

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Discover Your Ancestors on this Interactive Map of Irish Surnames

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
April 6, 2018

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Have you ever wondered where your Irish family name is most common or originates from in Ireland? If you’re like most Irish Americans in the weeks following St. Patrick’s Day, the answer is almost certainly yes. And to get the answers, cartographer Kenneth Field and the American Geographical Society have shared an interactive map of Ireland based on the 1890 census that … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Discover Your Ancestors on this Interactive Map of Irish Surnames

Discover Your Ancestors on this Interactive Map of Irish Surnames

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
April 6, 2018

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Have you ever wondered where your Irish family name is most common or originates from in Ireland? If you’re like most Irish Americans in the weeks following St. Patrick’s Day, the answer is almost certainly yes. And to get the answers, cartographer Kenneth Field and the American Geographical Society have shared an interactive map of Ireland based on the 1890 census that … [Read more...] about Discover Your Ancestors on this Interactive Map of Irish Surnames

Weekly Comment: Ireland’s Good Friday Alcohol Ban Has Been Lifted

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
March 30, 2018

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Alcohol can be served for the first time since 1927 on Good Friday in Ireland this year. ℘℘℘ Finding a pint of plain on Good Friday in one of the Republic of Ireland’s world-famous pubs has been nigh impossible (legally) for 90 years. That changed on January 31 of this year, when Irish president Michael D. Higgins signed an amendment to the 1927 Intoxicating Liquor Act into law … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Ireland’s Good Friday Alcohol Ban Has Been Lifted

An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

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From Turlough O'Carolan to The Chieftains, The Cranberries to The Corrs, Ireland has always had a world-wide reputation for musical prowess. As you start planning your St. Patrick's Day celebrations, enjoy this special playlist of Irish music that ranges from traditional Irish songs to more contemporary fare like The Pogues and The Saw Doctors. The 200-song playlist curates the … [Read more...] about An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day