Haven by Emma DonoghueIt’s seventh-century Ireland. Clonmacnoise is a newish monastic settlement, with about thirty monks in residence, along with the families who work for them and an order of nuns. The monastery also offers temporary accommodation to guests who come to study or just to retreat from the world. One of these visitors, Artt, believes in harder fasting than is … [Read more...] about Fall 2022 Book Reviews
Fall 2022 Issue
Hibernia: News from Ireland and Irish America
County Clare’s Cliffs of Moher are high on the list of Ireland’s natural attractions. But for some accessing the cliffs, that tower over the rugged west Clare coast and offer stunning ocean views, had been difficult, even impossible, until now. Two electric-powered vehicles, operated by trained staff, will now ferry those who are not ambulatory to the top. “This service is … [Read more...] about Hibernia: News from Ireland and Irish America
Sláinte! Apples: The Fruit of the Gods
Apples are abundant in Ireland in the fall, and they play a key role not only on the table but in festivities as well.Several years ago after a rigorous day of exploring County Laois, I pulled into a pub for a well-deserved pick-me-up pint. It was a wee bit early for the local drinking crowd and the long bar held only one customer, a young man who looked more like a fellow … [Read more...] about Sláinte! Apples: The Fruit of the Gods
Taking the Lead
by Tom DeignanNorthwell CEO Michael Dowling talks about leadership, the future of healthcare, and what immigrants can teach the rest of usYou could understand why someone like Michael Dowling – who grew up amidst extreme poverty in Limerick – might turn out to be a bit of a pessimist. Especially if they also spent the last two-plus years weathering the grim storm of … [Read more...] about Taking the Lead
A Most Remarkable Ambassador
Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason talks to Patricia Harty about her pride in her hometown, her career; the hard reality of work on the U.N. Security Council; and her new role as Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States. At the time of our interview in July 2022, Geraldine Byrne Nason is winding down her role as Ireland’s Ambassador to the U.N., reflecting on her life … [Read more...] about A Most Remarkable Ambassador