The Ronald Reagan Pub of Ballyporeen, County Tipperary opened at its new location, The Ronald Reagan Library in Simi, California on October 22. President Reagan's great-grandfather emigrated from Ballyporeen during the 1800s, and on his 1984 trip to Ireland the President visited the area, stopping in at the pub. The President not only enjoyed a pint of Smithwicks but he also … [Read more...] about Pub Moves to Reagan Library
December January 2006 Issue
IRA Scrapbook Sold on E-Bay
One never knows what you are going to find at a car boot sale, as was the case with one particular sale in Reno, Nevada late September, when a collector came across a scrapbook of pictures and letters commemorating the life of IRA soldier Frank Ryan. Ryan was born in County Limerick, Ireland in 1902. He fought for the Irish Republican Army as well as being a founding member of … [Read more...] about IRA Scrapbook Sold on E-Bay
Bono and Sachs at NYU
Glucksman Ireland House -- New York University (NYU), presented its inaugural Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lecture on October 5. Musician and political activist U2's Bono introduced Columbia University's Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the author of the bestselling book The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time. Bono, whose intensive lobbying of politicians all over the … [Read more...] about Bono and Sachs at NYU
John O’Hurley: Artiste Extraordinaire
John O'Hurley, one of America's most versatile actors, businessman, musician and even show host, is probably best known for his portrayal of the eccentric and humorous J. Peterman on Seinfield, one of America's best known and loved sitcoms of the 1990's. Even though O'Hurley is best known for acting in sitcoms, feature films and lending his voice to cartoon characters, he has … [Read more...] about John O’Hurley: Artiste Extraordinaire
Life’s Good for Survivor Winner
Life has certainly changed for New York City fireman, Survivor: Palau winner Tom Westman, 41 (Irish America cover story Aug/Sept). After winning a million dollars on the hit CBS show last summer, Westman officially hung his jacket up and retired from the FDNY after 20 years of service. Recently named by TV Guide as one of TV's Sexiest Men, Westman, 41, signed on with … [Read more...] about Life’s Good for Survivor Winner