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25 Years After 9/11: World Trade Center Remembrances

By Keith J. Kelly

IA Newsletter, September 12 2026

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For a while, we thought Sept. 10 might be our last happy day ever. “That’s going to be a good one,” said the photographer “you have the World Trade Center in the background!” I remember the words like it was yesterday. There was no way of knowing then that the photo Glen Davis was shooting would be among the very last ever taken of the World Trade Center at night. I was … [Read more...] about 25 Years After 9/11: World Trade Center Remembrances

The Fleadh Comes to Belfast

By Ciarán Quinn

IA Newsletter, 22 August 2026

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast wrapped up as a massive triumph, drawing an estimated 1.65 million visits during the eight-day festival (August 2-9) and shattering initial attendance expectations. Report by Ciarán Quinn. August in Ireland is the peak holiday season. Institutions are in recess, and people's minds are elsewhere. Yet last weekend was one of the most … [Read more...] about The Fleadh Comes to Belfast

Tom Deignan Interviews Stephan Talty

By Tom Deignan

IA Newsletter, Month Day 2026

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Tom Deignan (left) talks to Stephan Talty (right) about The American School of Spies: His recent release detailing the extraordinary efforts of archaeologists who fought the Nazis to preserve ancient Greek artifacts, his other books and growing up in Buffalo, NY with immigrant Irish parents. Stephan Talty is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist recognized for his … [Read more...] about Tom Deignan Interviews Stephan Talty

Embassy of Ireland Celebrates Irish America 250

By Irish America Staff

IA Newsletter, July 4, 2026

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America 250 is much more than a commemoration of a historic milestone. It is an opportunity to reflect on the people, ideals, and partnerships that helped build this nation and continue to shape it today. For Ireland, it is also a moment of profound significance. That is because when America reflects on its founding story, Ireland is woven throughout that story. We were here … [Read more...] about Embassy of Ireland Celebrates Irish America 250

View from the Eastern Front of the War on Ukraine

By Brian Dooley

IA Newsletter, June 23, 2026

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Kharkiv: Russia’s war on Ukraine looks different up close. It’s a mix of extreme danger and everyday functionality. Shopping malls, coffee shops and restaurants are open and thriving, despite the daily and nightly bombardments of this frontline city. Kharkiv is about the size of Philadelphia, around 25 miles from the Russian border. The Russian army has been camped about 12 … [Read more...] about View from the Eastern Front of the War on Ukraine