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Embassy of Ireland Celebrates Irish America 250
America 250 is much more than a commemoration of a historic milestone. It is an…
View from the Eastern Front of the War on Ukraine
Kharkiv: Russia’s war on Ukraine looks different up close. It’s a mix of extreme danger…
Larry O’Brien: A Perennial NBA Champion
When someone mentions the NBA Finals, you might think of Jordan or Kobe slashing their…
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Margaret Corbin: A Soldier’s Wife Turned America’s First Artillerywoman
There were a number of women who played an important role in helping the American side during the Revolutionary War. But very few women in that era became involved with […]
The Wild American Tenure of Wicklow Native Matthew Lyon
Matthew Lyon was a man on the rise. But not in a slick and ingratiating way. He was bold and brash. These traits apparently surfaced quite young in life. He […]
Belfast Court Finally Rules on 1972 Springhill/Westrock Belfast Killings
The last few minutes waiting for the verdict in the Belfast court were excruciating. Relatives of five people shot dead by British soldiers in west Belfast one night in July […]
Glucksman Ireland House NYU Honors Four Outstanding Irish and Irish-American Leaders
In what has become a celebrated annual, pre-St Patrick’s Day tradition, Glucksman Ireland House NYU hosted its Gala on Tuesday, March 3 a the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Critically-acclaimed Irish writer […]
St. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration of Immigration
On March 16, 1780, General George Washington declared that the following day, March 17, would be a holiday for his tired, cold and hungry continental army troops as they camped […]
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s Irish Architect
The recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, outside Cairo, is breathtaking. The sixth largest museum on earth, its immense size, vast collection, and innovative design are simply awesome. So […]