Irish America
Irish America
“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
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
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
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
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’
