Recently-published and upcoming books of Irish and Irish American interest. SPORTS Great Moments in Hurling By Sportsfile Great Moments In Hurling from Sportsfile is the ultimate visual history of the modern game of hurling, its major characters, and stories, beginning with the legendary era of the 1950s. Sportsfile, founded by Ray McManus in the 1980s, is the leading … [Read more...] about Review of Books
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Those We Lost
Rosamond Mary Moore Carew 1911 – 2017 The most recent oldest living Irish American, Rosamund Mary Moore Carew, known to her loved ones as “Mema,” died in her family home in September. Her 106th birthday was celebrated at the Irish America Hall of Fame luncheon at the New York Yacht Club in March, with addresses from Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and White House budget … [Read more...] about Those We Lost
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As My Mother Would Say
I can hear her now – “If I weren’t Irish, I’d be ashamed of myself!”
Yes, my mother Annie Burke was Irish, and full of Irish sayings, and they came out whenever she was provoked by a situation requiring a fast one-liner. They were usually preceded by, “As my mother would say.” After hearing them for all those years, I will quote one when my situation requires, and attribute … [Read more...] about Photo Album:
As My Mother Would Say
Last Word:
Hurling’s U.S. Rules Are Bad for the Sport’s Success
Does adapting the game for American viewers ruin the traditions of the ancient Gaelic sport?
The Gaelic Players Association is an Irish not-for-profit organization that was created to advance the welfare and to protect the interests of the athletes that participate in Gaelic games at the county level. Since 1999, the GPA has fought for player’s rights and their well-being and … [Read more...] about Last Word:
Hurling’s U.S. Rules Are Bad for the Sport’s Success
Daniel O’Day: Healthcare’s New Frontiersman
As the visionary leader of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, Daniel O’Day is changing the future of patient care. At a time in our country when healthcare is a polarizing topic, everyone can agree with Daniel O’Day. His mission to cut the time between discovering life-changing medicines and getting those medicines to patients is central to his role as … [Read more...] about Daniel O’Day: Healthcare’s New Frontiersman