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The Flax Trust NYC Luncheon
“The Flax Trust succeeds in what I strive to do — which is: To Listen….
Nollaig na mBan Celebrations
One of the most unique of the many events the Irish American Partnership puts on…
Irish Eye on Hollywood
By Tom Deignan Maggie’s Oscar Moment? Maggie O’Farrell Hamnet Academy Award…
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Wild Geese Honored by Irish American Bar Association
The I.A.B.A. of New York hosted its annual Wild Goose Awards in April, honoring three lawyers for their creative endeavors outside the field of law: Colleen McMahon (second from left), […]
McGuinness Principles Launched in U.S.
In honor of the Good Friday Agreement’s 20th anniversary, the McGuinness Principles were launched from New York in April. The principles, named after Northern Ireland’s former deputy first minister Martin […]
New York’s Catholic Heritage Archive Launched Online
Genealogy database Findmypast joined with the Archdiocese of New York to collate a comprehensive digital record of Roman Catholics in New York, the first portion of which was uploaded in […]
High School Student Project Can Predict Spread of Potato Blight
Hunter College High School student Benjamin “Benjy” Firester was awarded $25,000 for a unique research project that predicts the patterns of movement of the phytophthora infestans – the mold that […]
Irish Hunger Memorial Renovations Completed
The Irish Hunger Memorial was re-opened in late July 2017 after a year-long, $5.3 million renovation. The structure had suffered extensive water infiltration, particularly from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, which it had […]
USA Women’s Hockey Team Wins Gold with a Rooney at the Goal
The USA Women’s National Hockey Team came away with their first gold medal since the sport was introduced to the games in 1998, beating Canada in the final round on […]