In this award-winning documentary, An Gorta Mór: Passage to India, Ian Michael traces the journey of his ancestor John Footman from Clonakilty in 1847 aboard the Kent to Madras (now Chennai), in India. He travels back to his ancestral home and reflects on the meaning of Irish Indian identity today. Please join us with Ian Michael and the Ambassador of Ireland to India, Brendan … [Read more...] about An Gorta Mór: Passage to India
Events
Great Famine Voices of San Francisco
IA Newsletter June 24, 2023
Great Famine Voices San Francisco explores the history of the city's Irish community on a tour led by Myles Dungan (RTÉ Radio 1, The History Show) and Glen Gendzel (San Jose State University). They recount the legacy of Famine Irish emigrants in building the city as well as the impact of the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 on landmarks such as the Flood Building, St. … [Read more...] about Great Famine Voices of San Francisco
Irish American Writers & Artists Present
IA Newsletter April 16, 2022
On Monday, April 18 at 2:00 pm the Irish American Artists Writers & Artists will present “Centenary Salon – 100 Years on from the Irish War for Independence” on YouTube hosted by Sean O'Dowd. The presentation will include the following conversations and musical performances: “Looking Back 100 Years” by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, Director of Belfast Media Group and former lord … [Read more...] about Irish American Writers & Artists Present
Glucksman Ireland House 10th Annual Gala
IA Newsletter Aril 9, 2022
On Monday, April 11, 2022, Glucksman Ireland House will celebrate its 10th Annual Dinner Gala at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center. We are looking forward to reconnecting in person and celebrating with our community while raising funds to support our mission. Proceeds from the gala allow Glucksman Ireland House to advance the study of … [Read more...] about Glucksman Ireland House 10th Annual Gala
Trinity Irish Dance Company
IA Newsletter
March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022
Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) announced it will bring its internationally celebrated legacy and awe-inspiring precision to The Joyce Theater this Saint Patrick’s Day Season. The dance Troupe has been hailed as “impossibly complex” by the New York Times and “sophisticated and commanding” by the Los Angeles Times. Founded by Artistic Director / Choreographer Mark Howard and … [Read more...] about Trinity Irish Dance Company