Even in recent decades, women engineers have at times felt like they’re trying to make it in an “old boy’s club.” But back in the era of Kate Gleason, a woman with engineering knowledge was remarkably rare. Gleason was born in Rochester, New York, on Nov. 24, 1865. According to findagrave.com, her father, William Gleason, was from Tipperary, and her mother, Ellen Gleason née … [Read more...] about Kate Gleason: A Century Ahead of Her Time
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Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards
Irish talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business, and culture lit up London on November 27 as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain. Elgin … [Read more...] about Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards
The New York Irish Celebrate
Out & About with photographer James Higgins A host of Irish events took place in New York City in October and November, and photographer James Higgins was there to capture the highlights. THE EMERALD GUILD SOCIETY held its annual Declan Hennessy Memorial Scholarship Awards at the Irish Consulate on Oct. 9. emeraldguild.org THE NEW YORK IRISH CENTER recently celebrated its … [Read more...] about The New York Irish Celebrate
hibernia • Out & About with photographer James Higgins
Irish Diaspora Enjoy Giving Back Awave of Irish events took place in New York City in September, and James Higgins was there to capture some of the highlights. The Annual Solace House Sunset Cruise raised money for Solace House, a non-profit organization that supports mental health and offers free counseling. For info: solacehouseusa.org Children’s Medical Research … [Read more...] about hibernia • Out & About with photographer James Higgins
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Irish Ready for U.S. 250th Birthday The Irish will be right in the middle of America’s 250th birthday next July – which technically will. be known as the U.S. Semiquincentennial. In Philadelphia – the birthplace of American freedom – the Museum of the American Revolution will feature the Easter Rising in Dublin as part of a new exhibition about the Declaration of … [Read more...] about hibernia • History





