A Climb to Give Thanks
New York City native Patrick Connolly celebrated his 90th birthday by making a pilgrimage to…
A Gaelic Storm Lights Up St. Louis
Patricia Harty writes about Helen Gannon and the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Convention. Storm clouds gather over…
A Mother’s Prayers, Remembered by Her Daughter
People find different ways to deal with their struggles. Mary Finlayson wrote down her worries,…
A Mother's Prayers, Remembered by Her Daughter
People find different ways to deal with their struggles. Mary Finlayson wrote down her worries,…
Certificate of Irish Heritage for Obama
During his St. Patrick’s Day visit to the White House, Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented President…
Director John Ford Celebrated with Irish Symposium
The inaugural John Ford Ireland Film Symposium will take place in Dublin over four days,…
Economics, Family Style at Glucksman Ireland House
The third annual Who Do We Think We Are? day-long program, presented and organized by…
Family Album: Grandma Ellen Heaney
This is a photograph of my grandmother, Ellen Heaney, who immigrated to New York City…
GAA Takes Off in Texas
In Dallas, Texas, it’s all about community and camaraderie over competition. Spurred by the success…
Honey Fitz & Sweet Caroline: A Century of Fenway
The Red Sox and the City of Boston celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of …
Important Items from Ireland's Past at Auction
Only fifty original copies of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic remain in existence….
Inspiring Cork Teen Addresses the UN
The United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union’s conference, entitled “Girls in Technology,” had a special guest…
Ireland’s Citizen Chronicler: Christine Kinealy
Acclaimed scholar Christine Kinealy, whose work has shed new light on forgotten elements of Irish…
Irish America Day: 4th of July in Ireland!
Anyone who has ever stopped to ponder what a 4th of July celebration would be…
Irish Eye on Hollywood
1. The girl with the dragon tattoo is going to become the girl with the…
Irish Teens Giving Back
On April 9, Pramerica Systems Ireland, Prudential Financial’s Irish branch, honored gold medal recipients Molly…
John Cusack on Poe and The Raven
Exploring a character forced to grapple with inner demons is a familiar task for actor…
Landscapes of the Heart
Photographer Eoghan Kavanagh on the Irish landscape. I began to work as a freelance photographic…
Music Reviews
At First Light • Idir A debut release from the newly formed At First Light,…
Review of Books
Recently published books of Irish and Irish-American interest. Recommended: The O’Briens The O’Briens is the…
Roots: The Clooney Clan
In Ireland, the surname Clooney has several origins. One possible place of origin is in…
Serious George – An Interview With George Clooney
The perennial leading man talks about his Irish roots, getting older, and his passion for…
Sláinte! Ireland: It’s the Berries!
If you ever visit Ireland during the month of June, it’s tempting to maximize summer’s…
The First Word: Arch of Triumph
“[The Arch] is a soaring curve in the sky that links the rich heritage of…
The Glory Days of Celtic Park
One of the premier track- and-field training facilities in the world in its time, Celtic…
The Irish Don of Fashion
Don O’Neill, creative director of the up-and-coming label Theia, reflects on his journey from a…
The Last Word: Stand With the Sisters
Mary Pat Kelly looks at the Vatican’s latest censorship move to silence American nuns. I…
The Naming of Winged Fist Way
A stretch of 43rd Street and 48th Avenue in Sunnyside, Queens, received a second name…
The President’s Visit: Michael D. Higgins in the U.S.
After his first official U.S. visit, Ireland’s new President reflects on the importance of the…
Those We Lost
Recent passings in the Irish and Irish-American communities. Louis le Brocquy 1916-2012 Louis le Brocquy,…
What Are You Like? Karen Duffy
A model, actress and author, Karen Duffy was born in New York City and raised…
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The Last Word: Stand With the Sisters
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