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June/July 2017

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A Global Artist’s Irish Roots

A centenary symposium was held at London’s Royal Academy of Arts in April to honor…

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Barbara Lynch:
Cooking for the City She Loves

With ingenuity, a lot of talent, and a passion for cooking, Barbara Lynch rose from…

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Beckett’s Bodies

“Dance first, think later. It is the natural order.” These are the words made famous…

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Bus Éireann Dispute Sparks Suspicion

The daily routines of many Irish commuters were thrown into disarray when employees of Bus…

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Californian Student Discovers Cork Link

A Californian student attending University College Cork had a prominent role in the centenary commemoration…

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Census Reports on Love and Language

The results of the Republic of Ireland’s most recent census, conducted April 24, 2016, were…

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Connecticut’s Coffin Ship Art Exhibit

Aseries of art pieces portraying the struggle for survival aboard the “coffin ships” on which…

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County Clare in All its Glory

One of the most beautiful counties in Ireland is captured in pictures and videos that…

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Entrepreneurial Emigrants Invited Home

Returning diaspora who wish to kickstart new businesses on Irish soil can now apply for…

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First Word:
The Joys of Cooking

Our cover story on top chef and restauranteur, Barbara Lynch got me thinking about my…

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Francis Bacon Painting Hits $51.8m Bid

A triptych painting of George Dyer, the lover and muse of Irish-born figurative artist Francis…

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Hurling Returns to Fenway Park

The sport of hurling will return to Fenway Park with a doubleheader in the AIG…

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In Search of Lost Writers

The unexpected success of the efforts of Dublin’s Tramp Press to re-release out-of-print and forgotten…

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IRB Leader and Civil War Vet Remembered

The 150th anniversary commemoration of Colonel Thomas J. Kelly and the Manchester Martyrs was celebrated…

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Ireland Announces Online Passport Applications

In March the Irish government rolled out a major change to its passport issuing office,…

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Ireland v. Mexico Soccer Friendly

The Irish men’s national soccer team is set to square off against Mexico June 1…

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Irish Artist Awarded for Refugee Shots

Irish photographer Richard Mosse was awarded the 2017 Prix Pictet photography award in May for…

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Irish Beach Brought Back to Life Overnight

Sand has returned to a village beach on Achill Island for the first time in…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Colin Farrell is Beguiled

One of the more highly-anticipated dramas for this summer is Colin Farrell’s The Beguiled, hitting…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Jane Lynch Leads Unabomber Series

Later this year, an Irish American actress will play a starring role in a TV…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: John Cusack Scouts the North for Thomas Francis Meagher Film

Irish American John Cusack recently went on a secret movie mission to Belfast. Chicago native…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Liam Neeson Tackles a Revamped Philip Marlowe

Lots of Irish talent looks to be coming together for an upcoming movie about an…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Rumors Surround U.S. Father Ted Remake

Hollywood runs on many things, from money to egos. Another essential show biz ingredient? Rumors….

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Streaming Report

In case you missed these when they first came out… Two famous Hollywood directors with…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: The Dunning Man Adaptation Hits the Festival Circuit

Writer Kevin Fortuna’s collection of stories The Dunning Man was heaped with praise when it…

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Irish Eye on Hollywood: The Golden Age of New York Journalism

Legendary Irish American newspaper columnist Jimmy Breslin (right) is gone but will not be forgotten….

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Maudie: A Love Story

Irish director Aisling Walsh talks to Patricia Harty about her latest film. Set in Nova…

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Meagher’s Memorial, Late, But Not Forgotten

When General Thomas Francis Meagher died, he never received a formal memorial. An Irish revolutionary…

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Michael D. Higgins First Leader to Light Uisneach Fire in 1,000 Years

In May, Irish President Michael D. Higgins became the first Irish leader to light the…

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Mother Teanga

The Irish language has roots stretching back at least 5,000 years and shares words with…

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New Roles for Irish Diplomats

Irish ambassador to Great Britain Dan Mulhall (above right) is set to replace Anne Anderson…

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North America Acts Irish

Community theater groups from throughout the United States and Canada converged at the Geva Theater…

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Obama Receives JFK Profile in Courage Award

In May, former president Barack Obama received the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Profile in Courage Award…

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Origin Celebrates 15 Years

New York’s Origin Theatre Company, whose mission is to celebrate the work of Irish and…

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Photo Album: The Old Irish of Burlington, Vermont

My family never celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at our house. When I got older and…

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Reinventing Anne of Green Gables

The Donegal actress at the heart of a new series ­­­about Canada’s most famous orphan…

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Review of Books

POETRY The Wake Forest Series of Irish Poetry, Vol. 4 Selected by David Wheatley In…

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Roots: The Lynches of Galway

The name Lynch, which is ranked among the 100 most common names in Ireland, originates…

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Sláinte! My Own Personal Seanchaí

Edythe Preet writes about her father’s love of literature and storytelling.  June always finds me…

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The Forgotten Irish American Artist of the Capitol Building

Geoffrey Cobb writes about Thomas Crawford, who sculpted the figure of Liberty and Freedom on…

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Those We Lost

Jimmy Breslin 1928 – 2017 Legendary New York City reporter Jimmy Breslin, who appeared on…

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Tom Moran Receives Honorary Doctorate from Manhattan College

Tom Moran, a perennial figure on Irish America’s Business 100 list and a member of…

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Tullaghoge Fort:
Home of the O’Neills

A memorial stone and plaque were unveiled to mark the 400th anniversary of the death…

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Washington Nationals Return to Irish Roots

Irish ambassador to the U.S. Anne Anderson joined the Washington Nationals baseball team at their…

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Wexford Festival Opera Named Best in World

Ireland’s famed Wexford Festival Opera won the prestigious “Best Festival” prize at this year’s International…

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What Are You Like?
Allen Leech

The former Downton Abbey star makes his American stage debut. ℘℘℘ ong before Allen Leech…

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Wild Irish Women:
The Reporter Who Wouldn’t Go Away

Dorothy is Back! Dorothy Kilgallen was a TV and radio star, a columnist who wrote about…

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Window on the Past:
The Georgia Healys

In antebellum Georgia, the Healy children, born legal slaves to an Irish immigrant father and…

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FIRST WORD

First Word:
The Joys of Cooking

HIGHLIGHTS

Cover Story

Barbara Lynch:
Cooking for the City She Loves

News
The latest updates from Irish America’s most recent print issue….
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Hibernia
News from Ireland and happenings in Irish America….
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Those We Lost
A tribute to those who have passed on…..
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Slainte!
Tracing the history of traditional Irish food, drink, and celebration…..
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Photo Album
Photos and stories of our reader’s Irish ancestors….
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SPECIAL

Photo Album: The Old Irish of Burlington, Vermont

My family never celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at our house. When I got older and…

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