Mastery of urban politics helped the Irish rise from huddled masses to the heights of political power. An Ghorta Mór, the devastating famine that drove over one-and-a-half million Irish to America, put in place the foundations of the Irish-American community for the next 120 years. The Famine immigrants were a deeply rural people. Endowed with few material resources or … [Read more...] about The Road to the White House
The Road to the White House
Golden Legacies: The Floating Hospital
2024 Gala, Tuesday June 4th, Gustavino's New York City Floating Hospital President Sean Granahan, an Irish America Business 100 honoree from 2023 and keynote speaker, urges your support for The Floating Hospital’s Golden Legacies Gala on June 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Guastavino’s, nestled beneath the 59th Street Bridge in Manhattan. The event underwrites the charity … [Read more...] about Golden Legacies: The Floating Hospital
Government approves plans to increase smoking age to 21 in Ireland
THE Irish government has approved plans to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21. Ireland’s Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Colm Burke today confirmed that the Cabinet has “approved a proposal for legislation that will increase the age of sale of tobacco to 21”. If the legislation is passed it will make Ireland the first … [Read more...] about Government approves plans to increase smoking age to 21 in Ireland
Michael Flatley claims ‘Irish whiskey is just like Irish dancing’ as he launches signature blend
IRISH dancing legend Michael Flatley has launched his very own brand of Irish whiskey. Flatley Whiskey 'The Dreamer', is the first signature tipple released from a series of special blends which the star has been quietly cultivating over the years. He has worked in partnership with Ireland's esteemed master blender Noel Sweeney to create the perfect blend, which was distilled … [Read more...] about Michael Flatley claims ‘Irish whiskey is just like Irish dancing’ as he launches signature blend
Teenage boy attacked by masked men armed with metal bars
A TEENAGE boy was attacked in a park by two masked men carrying metal bars. The 16-year-old was targeted in the Hamilton Park area of Ballymoney in Co. Antrim at around 10.25pm last night (May 13). He was hospitalised following the incident, where he was treated for injuries to his head, leg and arm. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. "Our … [Read more...] about Teenage boy attacked by masked men armed with metal bars