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Weekly Comment: Ireland’s Longest Greenway Is Officially Open to the Public

By Olivia O'Mahony, Editorial Assistant
March 31, 2017

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Waterford Greenway, the longest off-road walking and cycling path in Ireland, opened to the public at the end of March. Running 46km from Waterford City to Dungarvan and tracing the former route of the Great Southern and Western railway line, the €15 million project is also part of the Atlantic Coast Route of EuroVelo, a long distance cycling network connecting Europe. “The … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Ireland’s Longest Greenway Is Officially Open to the Public

Weekly Comment:
Turlough McConnell Receives Holyoke Ambassador Award

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant

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On February 23, 2017, Turlough McConnell, a producer and writer of the Irish-American story, was announced as the 26th recipient of the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke’s Ambassador Award. The Ambassador Award is given every year in Massachusetts to a worthy individual committed to promoting Irish heritage and relationships with the Republic of Ireland. “I am surprised and … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Turlough McConnell Receives Holyoke Ambassador Award

Weekly Comment:
A Bid to Save Irish Woodlands

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
March 3, 2017

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Irish organization Emerald Heritage is reaching out to Irish citizens and diaspora alike with the new “Go Green” souvenir plot scheme that aims to restore and preserve the natural beauty of Irish woodlands. The scheme encourages Irish families to purchase a plot of land in Glen Wood, an extension of Craigagh Wood within the famous Nine Glens of Antrim, dedicating the space to … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
A Bid to Save Irish Woodlands

Weekly Comment:
Irish America Magazine
to launch #ConnectIrish

By Aine McManamon, Editorial Assistant
February 17 2017.

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As March is Irish Heritage Month, there are countless gatherings and events planned worldwide to celebrate all things Irish. We at Irish America are encouraging the Irish diaspora to reunite on social media and share the activities they are taking part in by using the new hashtag, #ConnectIrish. Irish America magazine has been in print for over 30 years, and we are happy to … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Irish America Magazine
to launch #ConnectIrish

Announcing the 2017 Irish America Hall of Fame

By Irish America Staff
January 30, 2017

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On Wednesday, March 15, Irish America magazine will induct five new members to the Irish America Hall of Fame. The distinguished 2017 Hall of Fame inductees include Nobel laureate Dr. William C. Campbell; Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health and grand marshal of the 2017 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade; Sister Teresa Fitzgerald, founder of the nonprofit Hour Children which … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2017 Irish America Hall of Fame