Northwell Health will virtually unveil the 'Women who Dared' collection on Wednesday, May 19th at 11:00 am EST.
The ‘Women who Dared’ collection consists of over 330 works by female artists, from 7 continents, spanning 2,500 years, and tells the story of grit and perseverance of women in the arts and celebrates their artistic talents.
Thirty years ago, two … [Read more...] about Women Who Dared
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Amelia Earhart’s Best Flight
The Rocky Mountain Irish Roots Collective welcomes Ken McConnellogue, Vice President for Communications at the University of Colorado on Thursday, May 20, 2021, to present Amelia Earhart's Best Flight which will look at Earhart's experience in Ireland. On May 21, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman (and second person) to fly the Atlantic Ocean solo. She was aiming for … [Read more...] about Amelia Earhart’s Best Flight
SONGS OF THE
GREAT HUNGER
To mark Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration Day (Sunday, May 16) Songs of the Great Hunger shares the music of Brendan Graham performed at famine commemoration events in Ireland, Australia, and Canada.
The program explores the historical experiences of Irish emigrant communities during the Great Hunger that inspired classic songs such as Ochón an Gorta Mór, Crucán na … [Read more...] about SONGS OF THE
GREAT HUNGER
Mathew Crowley
Celebrates his 107th Birthday
On Friday, May 7th in anticipation of his 107th birthday on May 12, 2021 Mathew Crowley received a special gift from the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins.
Mathew Crowley was born In Ashkeaton, County Limerick in Ireland, the son of a Principal Lighthouse Keeper, James (Jimmie) Crowley, Loop Head Lighthouse, County Clare. His mother was Millicent (Millie) Colfer from … [Read more...] about Mathew Crowley
Celebrates his 107th Birthday
Pat Conroy: The Prince of Tales
By Patricia Harty Editor-In-Chief In the fall of 1995, Pat Conroy, author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, was back on the best-seller list with Beach Music. He talked to Patricia Harty about his work, his family, and his desire to find his Irish relatives. Pat Conroy was born on October 26, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, to a young career military officer from … [Read more...] about Pat Conroy: The Prince of Tales