Irish America
Irish America
Yitzhak Shamir and Michael Collins Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir was born Yitzhak Yzernitsky in 1915, in the small Polish town of Rzhnoi. In his family he was known by the nickname "Itzel." The first name Shamir chose for himself in the underground was "Michael"-an interesting choice, for Shamir took the name from the Irish underground fighter Michael Collins, whom he … [Read more...] about Hibernia
The Story of Anne Moore On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore, a 15-year-old from County Cork, Ireland, stepped ashore at Ellis Island and, as the first immigrant at the new station, was awarded a $10 gold piece. The government of Ireland has approved the funding of a life-size bronze statue for placement in Cobh harbor showing Annie Moore going up the gangplank. And on this side … [Read more...] about Hibernia
Brown and Clinton Come Out Swinging on Irish Issues Washington's policy towards Ireland and Irish-related issues could be drastically changed after the November election, if either one of the Democratic presidential contenders has their way. A specially-formed peace envoy, similar to those sent to other "trouble spots" such as Central America or the Middle East, was just … [Read more...] about Hibernia
The Stewards of the Charitable Musical Society request the favour of the Ladies not to come with Hoops this day to the Musick Hall, Fishamble Street. The Gentlemen are desired to come without their swords." This was the notice that appeared in the Dublin Faulkners' Journal on April 5, 1742, before the public rehearsal of the "Messiah" by Handel. Doors opened at 11 a.m. The … [Read more...] about Hibernia
That's the question currently inflaming the intelligentsia of Putnam County, a rocky chunk of exurbia some 60 miles north of New York City, Its 247 square miles are home to 88,971 inhabitants and some 200 mysterious stone chambers that were built either 150 or 3,000 years ago, depending on who you talk to. Some of the best examples are in the woods off Whangtown Hollow Road in … [Read more...] about Hibernia
