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A Conversation with Patrick Radden Keefe

A Conversation with Patrick Radden Keefe

By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter, August 13, 2022

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Patrick Radden Keefe’s book Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland was described as “a murder mystery political history,” when it was presented as a finalist for the 2019 National Book Critics Circle Award, which Keefe eventually won. “Shifting smoothly among scenes with explosive, thriller-like pacing and deeply engrossing psychological profiles,” … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Patrick Radden Keefe

African American Irish Diaspora Network Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala

IA Newsletter, August 13, 2022

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Thursday, September 29, 2022, 6:30 PM at Manhattan Manor The African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala will honor four leaders of international stature in the spheres of social justice, scholarship, business leadership, and advocacy: Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland and Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin, who will … [Read more...] about African American Irish Diaspora Network Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala

News Roundup August 13, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter August 13, 2022

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IFTA Announces 'An Cailín Ciúin' as Ireland's submission for Best International Feature Film An Cailín Ciúin, or The Quiet Girl, was selected as Ireland’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category for the upcoming Academy Awards. The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) announced the Irish language film entry, written and directed by Colm Bairéad and … [Read more...] about News Roundup August 13, 2022

News Roundup August 6, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter August 6, 2022

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Meath Ladies Celebrate All-Ireland Football Final Win For the second year in a row, the County Meath's ladies football team won the All-Ireland title, with a nine-point victory over Kerry.   Over 46,000 people were in attendance to watch the game, and some 150,000 viewers tuned-in to watch the live-broadcast on TG4 (the Irish language station). The game started like a dream … [Read more...] about News Roundup August 6, 2022

2022 Healthcare 50 and Frontline Heroes

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Irish America is excited to announce that on Monday, October 3, 2022, we will be celebrating the 2022 Irish America Healthcare 50 and Frontline Heroes at the New York Yacht Club. Irish America magazine's annual Healthcare 50 recognizes the excellence, performance, and extraordinary contributions of Irish-American and Irish-born leaders in fields including medical care, … [Read more...] about 2022 Healthcare 50 and Frontline Heroes