Running from January 9 – 31, 2023 The Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, returns to a mostly in-person format in its upcoming 15th annual edition. With over 20 new plays, productions, and special events in Irish venues across New York … [Read more...] about Origin 1st Irish Festival Returns to New York with a Bang
Origin 1st Irish Festival Returns to New York with a Bang
Maura Healey Makes History in Massachusetts
By Michael Quinlin
IA Newsletter, December 3, 2022
IA Newsletter, December 3, 2022
Congratulations to Maura Healey, the newly elected governor of Massachusetts, who won convincingly on November 8 with 63% of the votes. On election night, she received a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden, according to Politico. Healey, a Democrat raised in an Irish-American Catholic household, is making history as the first woman to win election as Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Maura Healey Makes History in Massachusetts
The Five Sullivan Brothers Remembered in Belgium
By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter, November 26, 2022
IA Newsletter, November 26, 2022
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the five fighting Sullivan brothers were honored in Poelaertplein, Brussels by the Irish in Europe Association. Born in Waterloo, Iowa from 1914 through 1922, to an Irish Catholic family with roots in Adrigole, Co. Cork, the five Sullivan brothers – Joe, Frank, Al, Matt, and George – all joined the Navy to fight fascist forces during World War … [Read more...] about The Five Sullivan Brothers Remembered in Belgium
11th Annual Tom Quinlan Lecture
IA Newsletter November 26, 2022
The 11th annual Tom Quinlan lecture at Glucksman Ireland House NYU will be held on Friday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm. As in past years, the “lecture” will feature a poetry reading by a prominent Irish poet. It also serves as a lead into the Irish Arts Center’s signature Poetryfest weekend which kicks off at the new center’s theater at 8:00 pm on Friday evening. This year’s … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Tom Quinlan Lecture
2022 Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
This brand-new traditional music series on on the Irish language station TG4 premieres on November 20, and showcases music, song, and dance from Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy in July 2022 and will feature entertaining high-end performances and fascinating conversation against this very alluring backdrop. There is no subscription, simply view the series … [Read more...] about 2022 Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy