First Word Archives
Renewing the Spirit
Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief. The sound of bagpipes in the distance drifts…
The First Word: A Whisper of Hope in Northern Ireland
Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief. There is an absence of joy so far…
The First Word: When Hope and History Rhyme
Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief. History says, don’t hope on this side of…
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There is a There There
Twelve years ago we published the very first copy of Irish America magazine. Many of those who attended the launch party on October 16, 1985, didn’t give it a prayer. […]
The First Word: The Madness Of It All
“IRA, Killing 2 Policemen Cripples the Irish Peace Talks,” says the front page headline in the New York Times story by Sarah Lyall, writing from London. Indeed, the recent shootings […]
The First Word: Pulitzer and Lady Liberty
As we were going to press it was announced that our own Frank McCourt won a Pulitzer Prize for his memoir Angela’s Ashes. Over the years many Irish Americans have […]
The First Word: Hope, Heritage and Hard Work
“Growing up in an Irish household, I learned the importance of connection and community. My fiercely Irish mother instilled in me a relentless work ethic, the ability to find joy […]
Movers & Shakers
“He described his role in business as being that of ‘a catalyst, putting deals together and bringing individuals into a structure where they can play out their parts’. His one […]
The First Word: A Great Deal Left to Do
Reflecting on the past year, it appears to be a great time to be Irish. And if we Irish are being perceived as “great” at the moment, our creative artists […]