Gerard Shields profiles Mayor Martin O'Malley New Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley is renewing this harbor city's long Irish ties not only by his stunning election in a predominantly African-American city but also as leader of the area's most popular Celtic rock band, O'Malley's March. Brimming with knowledge of Irish history and rebel song, the 37-year-old former lawyer and … [Read more...] about Baltimore’s Pied Piper
Interview
Meet the Best
Tim Russert was one of the most influential political journalists in America. As the former host of the top-rated Meet the Press, he could make and break careers, but his own success story is a highly unusual one. Niall O'Dowd interviewed him in Washington D.C. in 2000. "He is absolutely the best, he does the most homework. In an era where everyone in the media is … [Read more...] about Meet the Best
George Mitchell’s Mandate
President Clinton's Economic Advisor to Ireland When Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell announced he would not seek re-election it came as a surprise to many, not least his Maine constituents who had given him 80 percent of the votes in the 1988 election. When the 61-year-old senator then turned down a Supreme Court nomination to the great disappointment of the President, … [Read more...] about George Mitchell’s Mandate
Des Bishop’s Mia Mamma Hits New York
By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter January 8, 2022
IA Newsletter January 8, 2022
If “home” is a special but complicated word for most Irish people, this is doubly true for Des Bishop. Born in New York, Bishop went off to Ireland at the tender of age of 14. But what began as a kind of lark to make sure Bishop stayed focused on school turned into a calling as a popular comedian, performer, and TV personality. For years, Bishop has been doing the thankless … [Read more...] about Des Bishop’s Mia Mamma Hits New York
Larry Kirwan’s “Paradise Square” is
Broadway-Bound
By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter October 30, 2021
IA Newsletter October 30, 2021
For over 30 years, Larry Kirwan’s voice provided the soundtrack for Irish American and Irish immigrant life.
As the frontman for legendary Celtic rockers Black 47, Kirwan went from playing punky jigs and reels in small clubs in the Bronx, to gigs on network TV and packed festivals and stadiums.
The Wexford native rode the wave of 1980s and 1990s immigration from … [Read more...] about Larry Kirwan’s “Paradise Square” is
Broadway-Bound