Roisin Fitzpatrick to give solo exhibition at the Consulate General of Ireland in New York For Irish artist Roisin Fitzpatrick, inspiration and light came from an experience most people would count among their darkest of days. In 2004, Fitzpatrick suffered from a brain hemorrhage – a sudden pain at the back of her head quickly became a near-death experience. As she lay very … [Read more...] about Irish Artist of the Light Shines in New York
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A Voyage of Rediscovery at the Dunbrody Famine Ship
The Irish America Hall of Fame finds a home in New Ross, and brings the story of the Irish in America back to a place that served as a port of departure for many who braved the journey to North America during Famine times. On a blustery July day, I descend the narrow ladder into the depths of the 'Dunbrody,' an exact replica of a three-masted sailing ship that ferried … [Read more...] about A Voyage of Rediscovery at the Dunbrody Famine Ship
Ten Years after 9/11
An estimated 1,000 of the nearly 3,000 victims of 9/11 were of Irish descent or birth. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, we look at the "living" memorials such as the scholarships and charities that have been established by the victims' families. Michael Lynch Laying the foundation for peace In the months following the 9/11 attacks, the Lynch family from the Bronx, New … [Read more...] about Ten Years after 9/11
Remembering from Afar
By Sheila Langan, Deputy Editor
9/11 Memorials in Ireland In the years since the attacks on September 11, 2001, memorials both big and small have been built throughout the United States and across the globe. The most immediate ones were impromptu – garlands draped on a parked car it became clear no one would claim, notes and photographs taped to fences and walls around New York City, candles placed outside … [Read more...] about Remembering from Afar
Rebuilding the Skyline
The heroism and sacrifices of Irish Americans on September 11, 2001 have been well documented. What has not been discussed nearly as much are the contributions Irish Americans are currently making to the long rebuilding process at the World Trade Center. Honoring the Past There’s Irish-born Tony Kearney, who supervises some 500 construction workers. There are … [Read more...] about Rebuilding the Skyline