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The Flax Trust NYC Luncheon

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

January 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment

“The Flax Trust succeeds in what I strive to do — which is: To Listen. Listen to what others are saying. “There is an enormous difference – a huge chasm, really – between hearing and listening. And more and more, it seems to me, listening is becoming a lost skill. “I think of the Flax Trust. Of Sister Mary and the late Father Myles, among others, who listened intently to voices … [Read more...] about The Flax Trust NYC Luncheon

Nollaig na mBan Celebrations

By Emily Moriarty, Editorial Assistant

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

One of the most unique of the many events the Irish American Partnership puts on each year to raise money and awareness of its goals is its celebration of Nollaig na mBan, or “Women’s Christmas,” an old Irish tradition honoring women’s leadership within the family and community, celebrated each year in January by giving women a day of rest and merriment after the Christmas … [Read more...] about Nollaig na mBan Celebrations

Irish Eye On Hollywood

By Tom Deignan

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

By Tom Deignan Maggie’s Oscar Moment? When the Academy Award nominations are announced in late January, it will be a distinctly Irish affair, with Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal expected to be atop the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor lists respectively. But the real Irish fan favorite will be Maggie O’Farrell. Born in Coleraine, Derry, O’Farrell also spent part of … [Read more...] about Irish Eye On Hollywood

Learning Lessons of the Tourism Trade

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Derry native Eimear Doherty experienced her first U.S. Thanksgiving this past November, complete with the big parade on TV, board games with friends, and a traditional meal with all the trimmings. “I got to try cranberry sauce for the first time.  Didn’t go over all that well,” Doherty said with a laugh. Overall, though, the 21-year-old University of Ulster student says her … [Read more...] about Learning Lessons of the Tourism Trade

‘From that Small Island’ 

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Wins Outstanding International Documentary Award at Newport Beach Film Festival An Irish documentary, From that Small Island: The Story of the Irish, won a  major prestigious award at the Newport Beach International Film Festival, where it had its North American Premiere in October.  The feature-length film, which received the Outstanding International Documentary Award, is … [Read more...] about ‘From that Small Island’ 

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January 31, 2000

On this day in 2000, Irish American George Mitchell was nominated along with President Bill Clinton for the Nobel Peace Prize. Mitchell served as United States Special Envoy for Ireland under President Clinton. He worked diligently for peaceful negotiations in Northern Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998, is largely credited to the work that Mitchell did and is widely described as one of the most crucial members in the peace talks. He was also made an Honorary Knight Grand Cross by Queen Elizabeth II for his service. He later became Special Envoy for Middle East Peace under President Obama.

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