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IN THIS ISSUE

The First Word: Hope, Heritage and Hard Work

“Growing up in an Irish household, I learned the importance of connection and community. My fiercely Irish mother instilled in me a relentless work ethic, the ability to find joy in the face…

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Sean Reidy, co-founder with Patricia Harty of the Irish America Hall of Fame; Sean Connick, CEO of the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, in New Ross, Co. Wexford, where the Irish America Hall of Fame is housed; and Hall of Fame member Kevin M. White.

“The Good Sport”

In this excerpt from his memoir The Good Sport, Kevin White takes us on his journey as an Irish Catholic kid growing up in “blue-collar” Amityville on Long Island while scrambling to help…

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Kathleen Murphy: Integrity, Smarts, & Vision

Kathleen Murphy shares insights on her career’s success, the importance of team work, and the…

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Taoisearch Bernie Ahern and Tanaiste Mary Harney with members of the Irish Cabinet sign the book of condolences in the US Embassy in Dublin three days after the terrorist attacks.
Ireland’s National
Day of Mourning

Thousands of people queued for hours in front of the American Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin,…

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August 16, 2008

Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners passed away on this day in 2008 at the age of 73. Drew began his career after moving to Spain, learning to play the flamenco guitar, and becoming interested in folk music. He returned to Ireland and founded “The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group” in 1962 along with Luke Kelly, Ciaran Bourke and Barney McKenna. The group would eventually change their name to “The Dubliners.” Both Drew and Kelly served as the band’s vocalists and The Dubliners would become one of the most famous Irish folk groups through out the world.

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