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The Lyric Theatre Celebrates 75 Years

By Irish America Staff

IA Newsletter, September 19 2026

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In 2026 the Lyric Theatre Belfast celebrated a landmark anniversary, 75 years as the principal producing theatre in Northern Ireland and a leading cultural institution in Belfast. From its modest beginnings in  Mary O’Malley’s  home in South Belfast to its landmark building on Ridgeway Street, the  Lyric Theatre  has stood at the heart of Irish theatre and cultural arts for 75 … [Read more...] about The Lyric Theatre Celebrates 75 Years

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 “The World Trade Center is in the background!” 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 standing on the aft deck of the Forbes yacht, The … [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