The Last Word:
Irish American Agitation in the Age of Trump
U2, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, and the Irish trying to save America. In autumn 2017, U2…
300 Years of Scots-Irish Immigration to U.S.
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the first great wave of Scots-Irish migration to…
An Irish Artist’s American Odyssey
William James Hinchey traveled throughout America’s Southwest frontier and Missouri capturing images of life, the…
Band Aid Donates Archives to Ireland’s National Library
Bob Geldof and the Band Aid Trust donated their archives to the National Library of…
Danville and New Ross Poised to Become Official Friends
New Ross, County Wexford, is to be linked with a town in California where playwright…
Eimear McBride Takes on Fellowship at Samuel Beckett Research Centre
Award-winning Irish novelist Eimear McBride (right) has been named the inaugural recipient of the University…
First Word: The Dream That Never Dies
“As the first of the racial minorities, our forefathers were subject to every discrimination found…
Hibernia Arts:
An Irish Riot
In February, New York City’s Irish Arts Center will stage a three-night run of one…
Hibernia Arts:
Enda Walsh Gets a Revival and a Premiere
Irish playwright Enda Walsh had a bit of a New York moment in January, with…
Hibernia Arts:
Hayley Mills Stars in New Irish Play
Party Face, a new comedy by Irish writer Isobel Mahon, made its Off-Broadway debut as…
Hibernia Arts:
Irish Win at the Golden Globes
The 2018 Golden Globe Awards were a smash success for Irish names in the movie…
Ireland to Recognize Preferred Gender Pronouns in Registry of Foreign Births
In December, Ireland took further steps to grant equality to transgender citizens by introducing policy…
Ireland’s First Astronaut Ready to Take Flight
Ever since Dr. Norah Patten visited NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, as a…
Irial Finan to Retire from 30-Year Career with Coca-Cola
After over 30 years of leading the beverage industry, Irial Finan (below), a native of…
Irish American Director to Helm Washington National Opera
Timothy O’Leary (right) has taken the United States opera scene by storm as the recently-appointed…
Irish Eye in Hollywood:
Novel Adaptations for Irish Writers
Irish authors have also been having a couple of good months in Hollywood. Oscar-winning producer…
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Flatley and McGinty Are Dancing to the Big Screen
Two accomplished Irish artists – a musician and a dancer – are trying to cross…
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
The Golden Age of Irish Prestige TV
The “Quality TV” era continues to provide Irish actors with all kinds of work. In March,…
Irish Eye on Hollywood:
The Mara Sisters to Tackle Jesus and the Kennedys
The Irish American Mara sisters – Rooney and Kate – are not just on their…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: John Cusack Takes a Villainous Turn in Irish Western
Irish American star John Cusack is getting in touch with his Irish roots – and…
Joe Kennedy III: Why the Dream Will Never Die
Congressman Joe Kennedy is carrying on his family’s legacy in politics and making a name…
Mapping Irish DNA
In a study published late December in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers have found 10 genetic…
Motherfoclóir: A New Kind of Irish Language Revival
Darach Ó Séaghdha has been putting the fun back into the Irish language by translating…
Over 400 G.A.A. Stars Unite to Fight Ireland’s Homeless Crisis
A group of over 400 current and former G.A.A. players held a solidarity sleep-out in…
Photo Album: Dad and JFK
My father Cyril DeFever grew up on a dairy farm near Detroit, Michigan. His parents had immigrated…
Review of Books
Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach is a journey through time and mores. ℘℘℘ In Manhattan Beach,…
Roots: The Kennedys
The name Kennedy or O’Kennedy is derived from the Gaelic O’Cinneide, which is itself derived…
Running from Boston to New York for Charity
Tom McGrath, an ultra-distance runner, can often be seen running all over Manhattan, whether he’s…
Samantha Barry Named Glamour’s New Editor-in-Chief
New media paragon Samantha Barry has been hired as Glamour’s eighth and newest editor-in-chief. Barry,…
Setanta’s Successor:
The Rise of Lee Chin
How the son of an Malaysian immigrant rose to stardom within Ireland’s top sports divisions….
Shamrocks and Salsa
Jerry Cox spent a lifetime ministering to California’s Mexican immigrants, and found similarities between Irish and…
Sláinte! Flipping Over Pancake Tuesday
Once the winter holiday feasting frenzy ends, hundreds of ads bombard us with ways to…
Tara Sullivan:
Shipping Up to Boston
Tara Sullivan talks about her life in sports, Irish dance, and the memorable people along…
The Irish Airman’s Grave:
From Padua to Kiltartan
The story of W.B. Yeats’s tower, Lady Gregory’s autograph tree, and the grave of Irish…
Those We Lost
Liam Cosgrave 1920 – 2017 Former prime minister of Ireland Liam Cosgrave died this past…
Uilleann Pipes Acknowledged by UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved recognition of uilleann piping as…
Wild Irish Women:
Saint Brigid – Mary of the Gaels
A nun, abbess, and founder of several monasteries, Brigid of Kildare was a woman who…
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The Last Word:
Irish American Agitation in the Age of Trump
U2, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, and the Irish trying to save America. In autumn 2017, U2…