"We have constitution which perpetrates the fallacy that Ireland is one nation with a right to territorial unification...when are we going to recognize that the 'national territory' is Santasyland." - John A. Murphy. Sunday Independent Newspaper Dublin "Northern Ireland Catholics are not our responsibility. They are citizens of a modern democracy and a regional economy … [Read more...] about The First Word: Does the South Want the North?
Issues
Northern Ireland, Culture & Identity
By Irish America Staff
March April 1993
Here, then, follow my own observations of the lines by which the community in Northern Ireland is divided..... The first and most important line of division separates national identities. The two main groupings are of course those who see themselves primarily as British and those who see themselves primarily as Irish. Broadly, the first seek to maintain the union with Great … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland, Culture & Identity
The Splendor of Donegal
By Oistin MacBride
March April 1993
Donegal: It is not necessary to compare and contrast the sheer awesome natural beauty of this ruggedly stunning Atlantic county — the northern most county in Ireland - with anywhere else because like all such things it is subjective and often illusory. Suffice to say at the outset if it's spectacular scenery you want you've come to the right place. "Inearly morning twilight, … [Read more...] about The Splendor of Donegal
The History of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York
From the Ancient Order of Hibernians
March April 1993
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York is not new to controversy. 1992 and 1993 saw an all-out battle openly waged in the media between those who support the inclusion of the Irish Gays and Lesbian Organization in the parade (including Mayor Dinkins) and the AOH (backed by Cardinal O'Connor) who are determined to keep the parade strictly Catholic and heterosexual. John T. … [Read more...] about The History of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York
Irish American of the Year: Donald R. Keough
By Donald R. Keough
March April 1993
Donald R. Keough, President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola Company, is 66 years old, has a pair of biceps about as hard as Irish basalt and large, square workman's hands so articulate and expressive in their own way that the man hardly needs the gift of a speaking voice that can sweet-talk you into working till you drip for dear ol' Coke or for dear ol' Notre Dame... … [Read more...] about Irish American of the Year: Donald R. Keough