Sociologist and best-selling author Andrew M. Greeley looks at the various immigrant waves of Irish to this country and how they fared. Have the Irish made it in America? That the question is still asked shows that the Irish are still insecure about their success in this country. In fact, Irish Catholics are the most successful gentile ethnic group in American society and … [Read more...] about Have the Irish Made It in America?
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The Connemara Prints
Fashion and celebrity photographer Kit DeFever (who has shot many Irish America covers) turns his eye on Ireland. The photographs below were taken in Connemara and are beautifully reproduced as prints on watercolor paper. Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the February / March 2000 issue of Irish America. … [Read more...] about The Connemara Prints
From Angel to Devil: The Real Byrne
A revealing insight into the life of Irish actor Gabriel Byrne. Gabriel Byrne is a paradox. Most articles focus on his dark, brooding persona while playing up his rugged, Celtic good looks, but to see him in person you're struck by his gentle manner and keen sense of humor. And while there is no denying that he is a Hollywood star with all that that entails -- homes in New … [Read more...] about From Angel to Devil: The Real Byrne
A New Dawn
"The question before the House, in view of the apathy, neglect, and lack of understanding, which in this House has shown to these people in Ulster, whom it claims to represent, is how in the shortest space it can make up for fifty years of neglect, apathy, and a lack of understanding...""If British troops are sent in, I should not like to be either the mother or sister of an … [Read more...] about A New Dawn
‘Tis Frank
Frank McCourt is on an exhaustive book tour and won't get a break until the middle of December when he gets back to New York for the premiere of the movie Angela's Ashes. Towards the end of October, Irish America Editor-in-Chief Patricia Harty caught up with Frank on the phone from Palo Alto, California. How are you? Running, running, running from place to place, signing … [Read more...] about ‘Tis Frank