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“But Professor, We are Irish”
Marie Mullen as Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man

By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter March 5, 2022

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The hugely anticipated Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man, stars Tony Award-winner Marie Mullen in character as Mrs. Paroo. Born in County Sligo, Mullen co-founded the Druid Theatre Company, located in Galway, and appeared in many of its productions. She has also appeared in many Broadway productions, and her performance in the 1998 production of The Beauty … [Read more...] about “But Professor, We are Irish”
Marie Mullen as Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man

News Roundup March 5, 2022

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Tourism Ireland Launches New IMAX Film A thrilling new film, Ireland, launched in New York City this week on the largest IMAX screen in North America. Sponsored by Tourism Ireland, the film is narrated by Liam Neeson and produced by MacGilivary Freeman Films. Ireland celebrates all aspects of the Emerald Isle from the country’s rich history, culture, arts and music to the … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 5, 2022

The ‘Craic’ is Back in Ireland

IA Newsletter March 5, 2022

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The term ‘craic’ is a uniquely Irish one. It means fun and enjoyment and good times had by all. After two long years, the ‘craic’ is truly back in Ireland. There is a buzz in towns and cities again, laughter in the streets, and music in the air. And what perfect timing as Spring begins to appear. Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote, “Nothing is so beautiful as Spring – When … [Read more...] about The ‘Craic’ is Back in Ireland

The President’s Beloved Irish housekeeper
and Washington’s Kindness

By Niall O'Dowd

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Elizabeth Thompson is one of the most intriguing Irish characters who traveled alongside George Washington during and after the Revolutionary War. She was the elderly head of his household and oversaw about two dozen staff for five years during the war, constantly moving with the commander-in-chief as he frequently changed residences to keep the British off his trail. Little is … [Read more...] about The President’s Beloved Irish housekeeper
and Washington’s Kindness

St. Patrick’s Day 2022

By Mary Cucinell and Roisin Chapman
IA Newsletter February 26, 2022

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The beginning of March is bringing with it a new outlook, the world is returning to 'normal.'  As part of that 'normal', St. Patrick's Day parades and celebrations will be back from the east to the west coasts. St. Patrick's Day 2020 fell in the midst of chaos as American citizens began panic buying toilet paper and hand santizer as the country went into lockdown. A year … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day 2022