The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park (6:32) short film is being launched by the Irish Heritage Trust to mark Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration Day, to be held in Strokestown Park on 15 May. The film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the National Famine Museum’s redevelopment where the story of Strokestown’s tragic past is brought to life through a … [Read more...] about The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park
Events
The Famine Irish in New Brunswick
IA Newsletter April 29, 2023
The National Famine Museum Strokestown Park and the Irish Heritage Trust have launched the Famine Voices 2023 season with a new film, The Famine Irish in New Brunswick. It tells the little-known story of the 16,000 emigrants who fled from famine-stricken Ireland in 1847 to the British North American colony (now Canadian province) of New Brunswick. Two thousand of them … [Read more...] about The Famine Irish in New Brunswick
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