Irish America
Irish America
Tracing the origins of Memorial Day can become rather convoluted. After all, about two-dozen U.S. communities claim to have held the first such commemoration. On a less contested level, Gen. John A. Logan was the man who established an official day to honor military persons who made the ultimate sacrifice. Born on Feb. 9, 1826, in Jackson County, Illinois, he was one of ten … [Read more...] about The General Who Launched Memorial Day
By Deaglán de Bréadún Certainty is always a rare commodity in Irish politics but it has rarely been so scarce as it is these days. Like many other places, we don’t know for sure how things are going to pan out in the immediate future, to say nothing of the longer term. North of the border, there have been changes at the top of the two main parties who favour retaining the … [Read more...] about From Ireland: Politics, Health, Security, and Recognition
National Folk Theatre of Ireland Training Academy
Centuries ago in Ireland, dancing teachers would tour the land, teaching people the steps involved in jigs, reels, and hornpipes. They would pass on these traditions by dancing beside their students, step by rhythmic step.
Now, thanks to the internet, you can learn from today’s dance masters in your own home.
Siamsa Tíre, … [Read more...] about Sharing the Tradition:
Irish Munnix Dance Workshops
Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 pm The New York Irish Center happily opens its door to its first in-person, public event since before COVID-19. It welcomes in the Josh Marcum Trio for an evening of jazz, in celebration of New York City and Long Island City, Queens. These Long Island City-based jazz musicians will play two 45-minute sets, with an intermission in between. The trio … [Read more...] about Speakeasy Jazz Night
Tuesday, May 25th at 7:30 pm EST
The Irish Cultural Centre of New England presents Radicals and Widows: Revolutionary Irish Women in America, an online Zoom lecture with Dr. Elizabeth Stack, the Executive Director of the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany, NY.
This lecture will focus on some of the radical women who visited America to highlight the struggle for … [Read more...] about Radicals and Widows:
Revolutionary Irish Women in America
