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The Irish Government and New York Attorney General Step in to Revitalize the American Irish Historical Society

By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter, December 24, 2022

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The Irish Government and New York Attorney General’s Office have stepped in to stop the sale of the American Irish Historical Society's landmark townhouse headquarters on Fifth Avenue. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, an interim board and executive director will work with members of the American Irish community, supported by Helena Nolan, Consulate General … [Read more...] about The Irish Government and New York Attorney General Step in to Revitalize the American Irish Historical Society

Irish Arts Center’s 13th Annual PoetryFest

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With a wildly successful inaugural year in its state-of-the-art new home drawing to a close, Irish Arts Center (IAC) presented its 13th annual PoetryFest, the first in the new building, on December 2-4. Curated by Nick Laird, who earlier in the week won the prestigious 2022 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem, the weekend-long event brought New Yorkers into intimate connection … [Read more...] about Irish Arts Center’s 13th Annual PoetryFest

11th Annual Tom Quinlan Lecture

IA Newsletter November 26, 2022

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The 11th annual Tom Quinlan lecture at Glucksman Ireland House NYU will be held on Friday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm. As in past years, the “lecture” will feature a poetry reading by a prominent Irish poet. It also serves as a lead into the Irish Arts Center’s signature Poetryfest weekend which kicks off at the new center’s theater at 8:00 pm on Friday evening.   This year’s … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Tom Quinlan Lecture

Irish Music Maverick Enda Gallery at NYIC

IA Newsletter October 22, 2022

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The “Ireland Live...From New York” concert launching new voices from Ireland is Gallery's U.S. solo concert debut Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 8:00 PM Enda Gallery will headline his first solo concert in the United States at the New York Irish Center on Saturday, October 29. Gallery – who has been attracting attention with his new music innovations spanning a spectrum … [Read more...] about Irish Music Maverick Enda Gallery at NYIC