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2021

Irish America Presents

By Tom Deignan

December/ January 2021

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

During the months of lockdown Irish America ventured into video-presenting Emma Donoghue and Timothy Egan were interviewed by Tom Deignan. We also partnered with Northwell to support its presentation of Michael Dowling discussing his new memoir, After The Roof Caved In, with Timothy Egan asking the questions. We bring you highlights from those conversations in the following … [Read more...] about Irish America Presents

35 Years: 1985-2020

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Looking back at Irish America’s premier issue we see that it set the tone for what was to come: a thorough investigation into what it means to be Irish American. Thirty-five years later, we are still answering that question and still pondering the answers. Enjoy these quotes compiled over 35 years. -The Irish America Team 1986 Tip O'Neill “Growing up as a youngster in … [Read more...] about 35 Years: 1985-2020

The First Word: 35 Years of Irish America

By Niall O'Dowd
December/ January 2021

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

As we celebrate our 35th year we are  indeed thankful to still be publishing despite the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on the media business and indeed, almost every other business as well. We have you, the patient reader, and you the supportive Irish American business world, to thank for keeping our publication marching forward, looking ahead and miraculously … [Read more...] about The First Word: 35 Years of Irish America

Hibernia: News

December/ January 2021

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Cautious Optimism for Irish Tourism The Irish tourism industry is hoping the election of proud Irish American Joe Biden lends a boost to a sector of the economy sorely hurting due to the COVID pandemic. Experts are cautiously optimistic that a variety of factors have come together which will allow the multi-billion-dollar industry to slowly recover in 2021. One important … [Read more...] about Hibernia: News

The Man Who Will be President

By Niall O'Dowd
December/ January 2021

September 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Niall O’Dowd writes of the authentic nature of the soon to be president. The first time I met Joe Biden was in 1987 when he was a young senator considering his first presidential run, and Irish America was a new publication. He was a subscriber to the magazine, and he readily agreed to an in-person interview. We sat down in his office in Washington, D.C., and what … [Read more...] about The Man Who Will be President

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