One of the most unique of the many events the Irish American Partnership puts on each year to raise money and awareness of its goals is its celebration of Nollaig na mBan, or “Women’s Christmas,” an old Irish tradition honoring women’s leadership within the family and community, celebrated each year in January by giving women a day of rest and merriment after the Christmas … [Read more...] about Nollaig na mBan Celebrations
Nollaig na mBan Celebrations
40 Years | 1985 – 2025
By Irish America Staff
Winter 2025
Looking back at Irish America’s premier issue we see that it set the tone for what was to come: a thorough investigation into what it means to be Irish American. 40 years later, we are still answering that question and still pondering the answers. Enjoy these quotes compiled over 40 years. -The Irish America Team 1986 Tip O’Neill “Growing up as a youngster in Boston, you … [Read more...] about 40 Years | 1985 – 2025
Trailblazing CEO Maggie Timoney
2025 Business 100: Keynote Speaker Maggie Timoney is the President and CEO of HEINEKEN USA, based in White Plains, New York. During her 20-plus year tenure with the HEINEKEN Group in the U.S., Netherlands, Canada, and Ireland, Maggie has been recognized as a transformational leader, demonstrated by her drive for results and her high impact on cultural and social change. Prior … [Read more...] about Trailblazing CEO Maggie Timoney
Maeve Brennan Talk of The Town
By Rosemary Rogers
Winter 2025
Maeve Brennan (1917-1993), the Dublin-born writer has been described as “Irish literature’s best kept secret,” was as striking in appearance as she was in talent – beautiful, chic and effortlessly witty. From 1949 to 1981, Maeve was a staff writer for arguably the greatest literary magazine in the world, The New Yorker. Yet like so many brilliant writers and artists, Maeve was … [Read more...] about Maeve Brennan Talk of The Town
The Hidden Gallagher
By Ray Cavanaugh
Irish Architect James Gallier Sr. left an indelible mark on New Orleans with his masterful Greek Revival designs in the 19th century. His story began in Ireland where he was born James Gallagher. By Ray Cavanaugh There are a number of reasons why someone might change their surname. The reason might be as mundane as marriage. Or it might be as urgent as trying to escape a … [Read more...] about The Hidden Gallagher