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Fantastic Autumn Activities in Northern Ireland

IA Newsletter, October 7, 2023

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The leaves are turning and the nights are drawing in but autumn offers plenty to enjoy in Northern Ireland. Striding through a gorgeous landscape on a bright, crisp day, delving into the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, or celebrating Halloween – these are just some of the autumnal delights to be enjoyed in Northern Ireland. Here are five awesome activities to try this … [Read more...] about Fantastic Autumn Activities in Northern Ireland

The 33rd New York Flax Trust/American Luncheon

Irish America Newsletter September 16, 2023

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The 2023 Flax Trust will honor three distinguished members of the Irish and Irish-American community. John Greed currently serves as Chairman, President, and Chief executive Officer of Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, John has been with Mutual of America for over 25 years. John serves on the board and executive committee of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy … [Read more...] about The 33rd New York Flax Trust/American Luncheon

September in Ireland

By Rita Irons
IA Newsletter January 13, 2024

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A Journal of our Trip Through Ireland September 5, 2023: Aer Lingus JFK to Dublin, arriving the morning of the 6th. After an interesting taxi ride, during which the driver clued us in on what to expect: no guns, very safe city, no Union Jack flown anywhere in Ireland, EU (which “takes too much and gives too little”) was creating problems “forcing” Ireland to accept Ukrainians … [Read more...] about September in Ireland

Napoleon’s Doctor

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The last few years of the great Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s life were spent with an Irishman. That Irishman was Barry O’Meara, a Dublin-born surgeon who caught the Emperor’s attention during his surrender on the British warship Bellerophon. This encounter would change O’Meara’s life, as he was personally requested by Napoleon to be his physician during his time on the island … [Read more...] about Napoleon’s Doctor

Touched by Fire

By Rosemary Rogers
IA Newsletter July 29, 2023

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Born of the sun, they travelled a short while toward the sun And left the vivid air signed with their honour. The Truly Great, by Stephen Spender Sinéad O’Connor who died Wednesday, at age 56, is one of "The Truly Great,” those heroes whose gifts and passions have granted them a kind of immortality. In the days since her death, tributes and vigils have come from all over the … [Read more...] about Touched by Fire