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The Five Sullivan Brothers Remembered in Belgium

By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter, November 26, 2022

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On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the five fighting Sullivan brothers were honored in Poelaertplein, Brussels by the Irish in Europe Association. Born in Waterloo, Iowa from 1914 through 1922, to an Irish Catholic family with roots in Adrigole, Co. Cork, the five Sullivan brothers – Joe, Frank, Al, Matt, and George – all joined the Navy to fight fascist forces during World War … [Read more...] about The Five Sullivan Brothers Remembered in Belgium

A Celebratory Family Trip Home

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"Laughter is wine for the soul – laughter soft, or loud and deep, tinged through with seriousness – the hilarious declaration made by man that life is worth living.” ~ Sean O’Casey Along with a record heat wave in July 2022, many Irish Americans came “home” to visit Ireland for some much-needed craic. Among them, was Kevin White (Irish America Hall of Fame Inductee … [Read more...] about A Celebratory Family Trip Home

48th Annual Maryland Irish Festival

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Friday, November 11th, 6:00 - 11:00 pmSaturday, November 12th, 12:00 - 11:00 pmSunday, November 13th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm  Timonium Fairgrounds in the Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21093 The Maryland Irish Festival is an annual celebration of Irish Culture, heritage, and customs benefiting Irish Charities of Maryland. This year celebrates the 48th annual Maryland … [Read more...] about 48th Annual Maryland Irish Festival

Walking with Ghosts

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Emmy nominee and Golden Globe-winning actor Gabriel Byrne has returned to Broadway with his autobiographical solo show, Walking With Ghosts, based on his memoir of the same name, and an earlier work called Pictures in My Head, which offers fascinating glimpses into his public and private life. Bryne, who adorned the cover of Irish America in July 2011 is not just a brilliant … [Read more...] about Walking with Ghosts

The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey

IA Newsletter, October 29, 2022

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Running now through November 20th The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a New York premiere of Chester Bailey Written by: Joseph Dougherty Directed by: Ron Logomarisno Starring: Reed Birney and Ephraim Birney In a stateside hospital at the close of World War II, a young man recovers from catastrophic injuries. Or so the doctors have told him. But Chester Bailey denies what’s … [Read more...] about The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey