Irish America
Irish America
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
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 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
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding:Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Honors NYC’s Immigrants with Historic Mural The Cathedral’s Largest Commissioned Artwork in 146 Years Brooklyn-based artist Adam Cvijanovic (pronounced TSVEE-ya-no-vich) was working in his studio at the Brooklyn Navy Yard when a song from the radio stopped him in his tracks. Elvis Costello’s … [Read more...] about hibernia • ARTS
Introducing Afro-Cuban-Celtic music Irish America Hall of Famer Arturo O’Farrill and his Jazz Alliance/Belongo were recent recipients of the Mellon Foundation’s $35 million Jazz Initiative. Jazz, the only purely American art form, has always been dynamic and open to assimilating other musical styles. Arturo, a pianist, composer, and six-time Grammy winner, brought a variant … [Read more...] about hibernia • Hall of Fame
