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Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

By Irish America Staff | Photos by Chris Egan

Winter 2025

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Irish talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business, and culture lit up London on November 27 as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain.  Elgin … [Read more...] about Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

The New York Irish Celebrate

By James Higgins

Winter 2025

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Out & About with photographer James Higgins A host of Irish events took place in New York City in October and November, and photographer James Higgins was there to capture the highlights. THE EMERALD GUILD SOCIETY held its annual Declan Hennessy Memorial Scholarship Awards at the Irish Consulate on Oct. 9.  emeraldguild.org THE NEW YORK IRISH CENTER recently celebrated its … [Read more...] about The New York Irish Celebrate

Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland

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A FUNDING allocation of €3m has been announced to support mental health research projects being undertaken in Ireland. The cash, confirmed by Ireland’s Mental Health Minister Mary Butler today, will fund ten different research projects. These are set to “progress understanding of mental health in areas such as: youth mental health, ADHD in adults, women’s mental health and … [Read more...] about Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland

Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks

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CONCERNS are growing for a teenager who has been missing from his home in Dublin for nearly three weeks. Preston O’Sullivan was reported missing from Finglas on Friday, December 19. Preston O'Sullivan was reported missing on December 19 The 16-year-old is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known … [Read more...] about Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks

President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition

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PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly praised the talent and ability of Ireland’s youth as she gave the opening speech at the annual Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. The event, which opened to the public today at the RDS in Dublin, was formally opened by the President yesterday, along with Stripe co-founder Patrick Collinson, who is himself a former Young Scientist … [Read more...] about President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition