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Mairéad Farrell: A Fanatic Heart

Mairéad Farrell: A Fanatic Heart

By Rosemary Rogers

Winter 2024

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On March 6, 1988, in the shadow of the rock of Gibraltar, British Special Air Services (SAS) gathered behind IRA members Sean Savage, Daniel McCann, and Mairéad Farrell as they were ascending the rock. When the three victims, all unarmed, turned around, saw the soldiers, and saw their guns, they put their hands up, the universal signal of surrender and “for the love of God, … [Read more...] about Mairéad Farrell: A Fanatic Heart

hibernia •  Irish Eye On Hollywood

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What’s Next For Say Nothing Cast? The nine-part Northern Ireland drama Say Nothing, based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, is a massive hit for Hulu’s streaming service. “In setting, subject matter, and theme, the series stands refreshingly apart from most American programming . . . it is one of the year’s finest shows,” raved New Yorker magazine. Vulture.com put it more … [Read more...] about hibernia •  Irish Eye On Hollywood

Funeral for father of Sophie Toscan du Plantier takes place in France

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GEORGES Bouniol, father of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has been laid to rest following his death at the age of 98 in Paris. Mr Bouniol died peacefully in hospital on December 30, just days after the 28th anniversary of his daughter’s brutal murder, a case that remains unresolved despite years of investigations. His funeral took place on Monday, January 6 at … [Read more...] about Funeral for father of Sophie Toscan du Plantier takes place in France

“That’s All Right”

By Noel Shine

Winter 2024

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On the 70th anniversary of Elvis' "That's All Right" recording, Noel Shine looks back with nostalgia on the song that changed the world. The seventieth anniversary of the recording of Elvis’ first record, “That’s All Right,” a seminal moment in music history, happened this past July 5. Sam Phillips, proprietor of Memphis Recording Studios, was at the control desk on that … [Read more...] about “That’s All Right”

Out & About in NYC with James Higgins

Winter 2024

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If there is an Irish event happening in New York City, more often than not, the person behind the camera is Dublin-born photographer James Higgins.  James has been a photographer in New York City for the past 25 years, and Irish America has been lucky to have him photograph many of our events over the years, including the 2024 Business 100. Finding the perfect angle, light, and … [Read more...] about Out & About in NYC with James Higgins