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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

August in Ireland – Join the Fun

IA Newsletter, July 22, 2023

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The month of August provides a wealth of wonderful events to enjoy across the island of Ireland from festivals and fairs to top sporting shows. August in Ireland provides visitors the opportunity to take in fairs and festivals that are popular throughout the island. There is music, dancing, horses, fairgrounds, and fireworks, or in other words, something for everyone. Féile … [Read more...] about August in Ireland – Join the Fun

The Good Friday Agreement and Beyond

By Mary Pat Kelly
Irish America Newsletter June 17, 2023

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“I was worried about my cousins getting killed,” Kevin Sullivan, Project Director for the Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement said. “My mother was born in Sixmilecross, County Tyrone. My father was a career Army officer, and we lived abroad quite a bit. I often went back to my mother’s home place. I saw when the violence began and felt my own family was at … [Read more...] about The Good Friday Agreement and Beyond

10 Years of the Bloomsday Revel

IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

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For the past 10 years Origin Theatre Company has teamed up with Bloom's Tavern to celebrate the anniversary of the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses with our annual Bloomsday Revel. Join us for a day of celebration on  Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm when we once again see some new faces and visit with old friends at Bloom's Tavern as we all lift a glass to Ulysses! Join … [Read more...] about 10 Years of the Bloomsday Revel

The Return of Paddy Reilly’s

By Mary Cucinell
IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

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New York City's iconic Irish music pub has returned A staple on 2nd Ave for over 35 years Paddy Reilly's Music Bar is known for lively music and great craic, 7 nights a week. Thanks to new owners, Desi Murray, who has managed the pub for the past two years, and Josh Irwin, a longtime customer, that famous reputation will continue. On June 8th the doors of Paddy Reilly's … [Read more...] about The Return of Paddy Reilly’s