Irish America
Irish America
A major breakthrough by an Irish research team in identifying the gene that causes the inherited eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa promises new hope for millions. Tucked well in behind the famous landmark of Trinity College, Dublin, is the small and rather dilapidated home of the University's Department of Genetics. The department that just a few months ago won worldwide … [Read more...] about A Cure in Sight
The Boston Celtics are probably the most famous basketball club in the world. Since its formation in 1946, it has brought success, fame, and glory to the city. However, the Celtics' winning team is now in transition and the changes that face the club could pose difficult times ahead. A Working Day at Boston Garden The ice floor and the hockey goals from last night have been … [Read more...] about A Day in the Long Life of the Boston Celtics
The Irish Take Broadway Brian Friel has been writing significant and respected plays ever since he captured the hearts and funnybones of the public with Philadelphia, Here I Come!, his first international success, in 1968. But it is with his latest, Dancing at Lughnasa, that he achieved the kind of success that leaves even him awed. For two years now it has been a steady hit … [Read more...] about Dancing at Lughnasa
Read about Dr. Anthony J.F. O'Reilly, Chairman and C.E.O. of H.J. Heinz, in Fortune or The New York Times and you will discover how his executive skills propelled him from a position on the Dairy Board of Ireland to head of a global food processing company that manufactures its products in 15 countries and sells them in 200. Read media journals and you will find out about … [Read more...] about Irish American of the Year: Anthony J.F. O’Reilly
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
