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Cut from the Same Cloth

By Megan Smolenyak
IA Newsletter April 22, 2023

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Joe Biden and Stephen Colbert Share More than Their Irish Heritage Genealogy has been an unexpected door-opener for me leading to many “Who the hell let me in here?” moments over the years — not the least of which are the opportunities I’ve had to interact with President Biden. As an Irish American, I rarely miss a chance to delve into the Irish ancestry of those I admire, so … [Read more...] about Cut from the Same Cloth

How the Irish Famine Changed American History

By IA Staff
IA Newsletter March 25, 2023

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Niall O'Dowd, Irish America's publisher, was the guest of honor at the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick's 239th-anniversary dinner in New York City on March 16, 2023. In his speech to the over 600 members and guests, he talked about the history of the Irish in America – from the early days when they were the first wave of poor refugees to arrive in the U.S. – to how they went on to … [Read more...] about How the Irish Famine Changed American History

Mick Moloney Remembered at Irish Arts Center

Irish America Staff
IA Newsletter March 18, 2023

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Mick Moloney, a legend in the history of Irish music, who passed away suddenly on July 30, 2022, will be remembered at the Irish Arts Center in Manhattan with a three-night and thirty-artist musical celebration of his genius and social justice. Starting Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1, thirty artists will pay tribute to his remarkable life and legacy, presented in … [Read more...] about Mick Moloney Remembered at Irish Arts Center

Meet the man who will lead the 2023 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Debbie McGoldrick

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Kevin J. Conway, the grand marshal of the 2023 New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is the great-grandson of immigrants from various counties in Ireland and pledged to lead the 262nd edition of the parade in the tradition of those who have marched up Fifth Avenue before him. “I am flattered since the honor of serving as grand marshal is one which carries not only prestige but … [Read more...] about Meet the man who will lead the 2023 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A Letter From Your Friend

IA Newsletter, March 4, 2023

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Dennis Cahill - Litir ó do chara This intimate portrait tells the story of Dennis Cahill (1954 – 2022) the master guitarist from Chicago, from his work with legendary fiddler Martin Hayes, to his role in the ground-breaking supergroup The Gloaming. Described by Hayes as “the first minimalist in traditional Irish music”, the film examines his innovative guitar playing which … [Read more...] about A Letter From Your Friend