Irish America speaks to Larry Kirwan about the Irish Famine's Musical Legacy. Think of any major event in Irish history and a song or two will spring to mind that describes the emotions of a people. Except, that is, for the Great Famine, which left its sufferers at a loss for words to describe their anguish and devastation. With the exception of “Skibbereen,” the musical … [Read more...] about New York Rock Band: Black 47
New York Rock Band: Black 47
Maid as Muse: Emily Dickinson’s Irish Connection
Aífe Murray tells Irish America the story of how an Irish maid influenced Emily Dickinson's poetry and saved it from destruction. Genius does not exist in a vacuum. This was the message taken away from Aífe Murray, author of Maid as Muse, when she spoke at Glucksman Ireland House on March 25th. The topic was Emily Dickinson, whose poetic prowess has been understood as the … [Read more...] about Maid as Muse: Emily Dickinson’s Irish Connection
The Good Samaritan
During the worst winter of the Famine, the American reformer Asenath Hatch Nicholson began her one-woman relief operation, organizing a soup kitchen, visiting homes of the poor and distributing bread in the street. In May 1844, Asenath Nicholson left New York aboard the Brooklyn to “personally investigate the condition of the Irish poor.” She had been a schoolteacher in … [Read more...] about The Good Samaritan
Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach
THE shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in broad daylight yesterday afternoon was an “attack on democracy” Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Mr Fico, 59, was shot several times outside a cultural centre in the town of Handlova, around 85 miles northeast of the Slovakian capital Bratislava, while he was meeting with local supporters. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico … [Read more...] about Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister is ‘attack on democracy’, says Taoiseach
Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season
IRISH passport holders are being urged to check their travel documents are in date ahead of the busy summer holiday season. More than 480,000 Irish passports have been issued already this year, with that figure set to top 500,000 by the end of this month. Those who need to renew their passports before their summer holiday have ben urged ot take action now by Ireland’s Minister … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to check passports are valid ahead of summer holiday season