First Word Archives
The First Word: When Hope and History Rhyme
Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief. History says, don’t hope on this side of…
There is a There There
Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief. Twelve years ago we published the very first…
The First Word: The Madness Of It All
Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief. “IRA, Killing 2 Policemen Cripples the Irish Peace…
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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 […]
The First Word: Field of Dreams
Looking back over the year there are few images that stand out more in my mind than that of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa hugging after McGwire’s record-tying home run. […]
An End to Shame?
Thomas Keneally’s latest book The Great Shame should be in every Irish household, and it should be read, all 700 or so pages of it, by anyone with an interest […]