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Trailblazers Past & Present

Trailblazers Past & Present

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

“The Irish in Boston, as elsewhere, have an ability to see opportunity where there was none, and if none came, to look for it, to look for opportunity.”                                          – Rose Kennedy, the matriarch of the Kennedy family, regarding the Irish American experience. We are delighted to bring you this issue celebrating our 2025 Business 100 – … [Read more...] about Trailblazers Past & Present

Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

By Irish America Staff | Photos by Chris Egan

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Irish talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business, and culture lit up London on November 27 as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain.  Elgin … [Read more...] about Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

The New York Irish Celebrate

By James Higgins

Winter 2025

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Out & About with photographer James Higgins A host of Irish events took place in New York City in October and November, and photographer James Higgins was there to capture the highlights. THE EMERALD GUILD SOCIETY held its annual Declan Hennessy Memorial Scholarship Awards at the Irish Consulate on Oct. 9.  emeraldguild.org THE NEW YORK IRISH CENTER recently celebrated its … [Read more...] about The New York Irish Celebrate

Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks

January 8, 2026 by

CONCERNS are growing for a teenager who has been missing from his home in Dublin for nearly three weeks. Preston O’Sullivan was reported missing from Finglas on Friday, December 19. Preston O'Sullivan was reported missing on December 19 The 16-year-old is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes. It is not known … [Read more...] about Concerns grow for teen missing from Dublin for nearly three weeks

Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland

January 8, 2026 by

A FUNDING allocation of €3m has been announced to support mental health research projects being undertaken in Ireland. The cash, confirmed by Ireland’s Mental Health Minister Mary Butler today, will fund ten different research projects. These are set to “progress understanding of mental health in areas such as: youth mental health, ADHD in adults, women’s mental health and … [Read more...] about Funding of €3m earmarked for mental health research projects in Ireland

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May 14, 1881

Edward Augustine Walsh was born in Pennsylvania to a family of Irish immigrants. At age 12, he began working in the coal fields. He grew to be 6′.1″ and at 193 lbs became known at “Big Ed.” In 1902, urged on by a friend, he tried out for the Wilkes-Barre baseball team. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 1904, becoming one of the top pitchers in the American league. Walsh is known for his spitball, which is now illegal. After his career ended, he coached the White Sox for several years and then coached baseball at Notre Dame University. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Walsh died on May 26, 1959. His son, Ed Walsh, also had a career with the White Sox.

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