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April May 2014 Issue

Vinegar Hill Archeological Study

By Adam Farley, Assistant Editor
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

This year marks the beginning of a three-year full archeological study of the 1798 Battle of Vinegar Hill site in County Wexford. The Rebellion battle, in which over 1,000 rebels were killed, was not a comprehensive defeat for the Irish, but significantly changed the momentum of the 1798 Rebellion. “At the end of this study we hope to have a more complete picture of what … [Read more...] about Vinegar Hill Archeological Study

New Chair for University of Limerick Foundation

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Loretta Brennan Glucksman is the new Chairman of the Board for the University of Limerick Foundation. Formerly the chairman of the American Ireland Funds, the Allentown, Pennsylvania-born philanthropist and her late husband, Lewis Glucksman, have made major contributions to the university over the past 20 years, funding key projects such as the Frank McCourt Chair in Creative … [Read more...] about New Chair for University of Limerick Foundation

Coin for McCormack

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Central Bank of Ireland issued a 10-euro coin, their first new collection coin for 2014, to celebrate the life of Irish tenor John McCormack (1884-1945), who reached worldwide fame for his repertoire of both operatic and popular songs. Eight thousand coins retailing at 44 euro were minted. Born in Athlone as the fourth child in the McCormack household, John won the coveted … [Read more...] about Coin for McCormack

Ballymurphy Inquiry Moves Forward

By John Teggard, Contributor
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Relatives of 11 people killed in Belfast by the British Army in 1971 met with Taoiseach Enda Kenny in January to ask him to lobby the British Government to set up an independent panel inquiry into the deaths of their family members. It was an emotional moment for the families when the Taoiseach gave them his support. A family member interviewed on RTÉ said, “It was the first … [Read more...] about Ballymurphy Inquiry Moves Forward

Ireland’s Social, Cultural Environment Is Harmful to Mental Health

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
April / May 2014

March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Cuts to services, fear of crime, and loneliness brought on by emigration of loved ones have led to a huge surge in calls to a helpline for the elderly, The Irish Examiner reported at the end of January. Senior Helpline is the country’s only listening service for older people. In 2013, the center received more than 28,500 calls. The 345 volunteers who run the organization saw … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Social, Cultural Environment Is Harmful to Mental Health

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May 14, 1881

Edward Augustine Walsh was born in Pennsylvania to a family of Irish immigrants. At age 12, he began working in the coal fields. He grew to be 6′.1″ and at 193 lbs became known at “Big Ed.” In 1902, urged on by a friend, he tried out for the Wilkes-Barre baseball team. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 1904, becoming one of the top pitchers in the American league. Walsh is known for his spitball, which is now illegal. After his career ended, he coached the White Sox for several years and then coached baseball at Notre Dame University. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Walsh died on May 26, 1959. His son, Ed Walsh, also had a career with the White Sox.

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