Since 1991 the U.S. President has decreed a Proclamation for Irish-American Heritage Month and with the current President Joe Biden being a proud Irishmen that legacy continues this year. Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2024 During Irish-American Heritage Month, we honor our Irish ancestors, all those who carry on their legacies, and the values that have always … [Read more...] about 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Proclamation and Parades
2024 St. Patrick’s Day Proclamation and Parades
Thousands march in Dublin as foreign affairs minister confirms Ireland ‘stands with Ukraine’
THOUSANDS of people have taken to the streets of Dublin this weekend in protest against the ongoing war in Ukraine. The sombre second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour fell yesterday (February 24). Tánaiste Micheál Martin marked the day by reinforcing the nation’s support for the embattled nation, claiming “Ireland will not waver in support for … [Read more...] about Thousands march in Dublin as foreign affairs minister confirms Ireland ‘stands with Ukraine’
A Tale of Two Photos
By Colum McCann
IA Newsletter, March 2, 2024
IA Newsletter, March 2, 2024
On August 9, 2014, one of the most chillingly iconic photographs of the 21st century was published online. The memory of it still sends a pour of cold along my spine. The orange jumpsuit. The black balaclava. The line between desert and sky. The knife was held casually by the executioner’s thigh. The portent. And then – in later images taken from a video still – the eerie, … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Photos
‘Historic moment’ as sacred relics of martyred Irish saint set to return to Ireland for first time
THE relics of an Irish-born saint who was martyred in Germany in 689AD will be brought to Ireland for the first time this year. Born in Cloughbally, Co. Cavan in 640AD, Saint Kilian is believed to have received his religious training at a monastery in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. He later founded his own monastery in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, where he trained his fellow monks and laid … [Read more...] about ‘Historic moment’ as sacred relics of martyred Irish saint set to return to Ireland for first time
Tributes to tragic teen killed in collision on Irish road
TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died when the car he was driving veered off a road in Co. Sligo. Rickie Devine Jr was pronounced dead at the scene of the single vehicle collision on the N17 at Ballinacarrow shortly after 8.15pm on February 22. "A young adult male, aged in his late teens, sustained serious injuries when the SUV he was driving veered off the road," … [Read more...] about Tributes to tragic teen killed in collision on Irish road