“The Irish in Boston, as elsewhere, have an ability to see opportunity where there was none, and if none came, to look for it, to look for opportunity.” – Rose Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy family, regarding the Irish American experience. We are delighted to bring you this issue celebrating our 2025 Business 100 – … [Read more...] about Trailblazers Past & Present
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Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards
By Irish America Staff | Photos by Chris Egan
Winter 2025
Irish talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business, and culture lit up London on November 27 as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain. Elgin … [Read more...] about Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards
The New York Irish Celebrate
By James Higgins
Winter 2025
Out & About with photographer James Higgins A host of Irish events took place in New York City in October and November, and photographer James Higgins was there to capture the highlights. THE EMERALD GUILD SOCIETY held its annual Declan Hennessy Memorial Scholarship Awards at the Irish Consulate on Oct. 9. emeraldguild.org THE NEW YORK IRISH CENTER recently celebrated its … [Read more...] about The New York Irish Celebrate
26 Things to Experience in Ireland in 2026
By Irish America Staff
Winter 2025
2026 is a great time to visit Ireland. It's a year-round destination offering unique experiences in every season. 1. Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone: There is no better time to visit the Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – the birth of modern America. The park tells … [Read more...] about 26 Things to Experience in Ireland in 2026
The Dunbrody & the Irish America Hall of Fame
By Aideen ní Riada Wolpe • Photos By Mary Browne
The story of how JFK’s roots helped to revive an Irish town, and how the Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant Experience became the home of the Irish America Hall of Fame. In the late 1980s, New Ross was an unemployment blackspot. Its salvation came from a volunteer group of local business people who banded together to revive their struggling town. As the ancestral home of … [Read more...] about The Dunbrody & the Irish America Hall of Fame