Irish America
Irish America
GRACE "Now as the dawn is breaking, sure my heart is breaking, too. / As they lead me out to die, my thoughts will be of you." Rosemary Rogers profiles Grace Gifford (1888–1955), an Irish artist, political cartoonist, and republican activist best known for marrying Easter Rising leader Joseph "Joe" Plunkett in a jail cell hours before his execution. It was a drama … [Read more...] about Wild Irish Women | Mrs. Joe Plunkett
“Across generations, Irish Americans have demonstrated a determination not only to succeed, but to break new ground, to innovate and to inspire. The resilience and distinctiveness' of Irish America is remarkable. Those recognized in this issue of Irish America are all critical to building on that legacy and carrying it forward in the 21st century.” - Ambassador Geraldine Byrne … [Read more...] about First Word: Trailblazers Past and Present
Michael Twomey emigrated to the U.S. in the 1880s from County Cork. The Twomeys primarily settled across the New York and New England region. My dad, John Toomey (the name changed from Twomey to Toomey on arrival in America), and his brother owned and operated Toomey’s Diner in Brooklyn on the corner of Rogers Avenue and Empire Blvd, from 1935 to 1965. Since it was only two … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Toomey’s Diner
Walk the Blue Fields Movie productions don’t get much more Irish than the forthcoming romantic drama Walk the Blue Fields, based on the book by celebrated Wicklow-born writer Claire Keegan. Playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir) is adapting Walk the Blue Fields, which will be directed by Irish-born John Crowley (Brooklyn, The Goldfinch). Walk the Blue Fields is about a … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood
Irish America Celebrates Achievement, Heritage, and the Immigrant Journey The extraordinary achievements of Irish and Irish-American leaders in finance were celebrated at Irish America magazine’s annual Wall Street 50 awards, an evening filled with inspiring stories, familiar faces, Irish music, and a powerful sense of connection to the generations who came before. Hosted by … [Read more...] about The Irish Spirit Shines at the 2026 Wall Street 50 Gala
