Irish America
Irish America
Celebrating the Centenary Anniversary of the Release of James Joyce's Ulysses. Joyce’s Ulysses was first published in its entirety on February 2, 1922, which was also Joyce’s 40th birthday. Leopold Bloom is the fictional protagonist and hero of the novel. He is the Odysseus figure whose wanderings through Dublin during one 24-hour on June 16, 1904. This date is now … [Read more...] about 2026 Bloomsday Celebrations
Donegal: It is not necessary to compare and contrast the sheer awesome natural beauty of this ruggedly stunning Atlantic county — the northern most county in Ireland - with anywhere else because like all such things it is subjective and often illusory. Suffice to say at the outset if it's spectacular scenery you want you've come to the right place. "Inearly morning twilight, … [Read more...] about The Splendor of Donegal
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York is not new to controversy. 1992 and 1993 saw an all-out battle openly waged in the media between those who support the inclusion of the Irish Gays and Lesbian Organization in the parade (including Mayor Dinkins) and the AOH (backed by Cardinal O'Connor) who are determined to keep the parade strictly Catholic and heterosexual. John T. … [Read more...] about The History of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York
Donald R. Keough, President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola Company, is 66 years old, has a pair of biceps about as hard as Irish basalt and large, square workman's hands so articulate and expressive in their own way that the man hardly needs the gift of a speaking voice that can sweet-talk you into working till you drip for dear ol' Coke or for dear ol' Notre Dame... … [Read more...] about Irish American of the Year: Donald R. Keough
My grandfathers, George Kennedy and Peter McDonald, died before I was born. I came to know something of them through talks with my parents and other relatives, a few artifacts, death certificates and obituaries, and two photographs that defined them for me forever. Both photos are working-class portraits. The portrait of George Kennedy is with three other men who are, I … [Read more...] about Two Grandfathers
