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From Japan to Philly, a Global Gaelic Revival

From Japan to Philly, a Global Gaelic Revival

By Tom Deignan

Winter 2025

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Michael von Siegel and Naoise Ó Cairealláin don’t have much in common. Von Siegel grew up in Landsdowne, outside of Philadelphia, while Ó Cairealláin was born across the Atlantic in Belfast. Both, however, have a distinct and passionate interest in the Irish language. Just like a lot of folks these days. “There’s so many meet-up groups now in the Philly area,” von Siegel … [Read more...] about From Japan to Philly, a Global Gaelic Revival

Irish Eye on Hollywood

By Tom Deignan

Winter 2025

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By Tom Deignan Maggie’s Oscar Moment? Academy Award nominations were just announced and it looks like the March 15 ceremonies will have a distinctly Irish flavor – though not as much as it should! Jessie Buckley, who earned a Golden Globe in the Best Actress category for her powerful role as Agnes Hathaway in Hamnet, is  nominated for an Academy Award for the same role. … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood

Learning Lessons of the Tourism Trade

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

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Derry native Eimear Doherty experienced her first U.S. Thanksgiving this past November, complete with the big parade on TV, board games with friends, and a traditional meal with all the trimmings. “I got to try cranberry sauce for the first time.  Didn’t go over all that well,” Doherty said with a laugh. Overall, though, the 21-year-old University of Ulster student says her … [Read more...] about Learning Lessons of the Tourism Trade

‘From that Small Island’ 

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

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Wins Outstanding International Documentary Award at Newport Beach Film Festival An Irish documentary, From that Small Island: The Story of the Irish, won a  major prestigious award at the Newport Beach International Film Festival, where it had its North American Premiere in October.  The feature-length film, which received the Outstanding International Documentary Award, is … [Read more...] about ‘From that Small Island’ 

Hibernia: An Irish Christmas “King”

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2025

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A recent Financial Times article noted that one of  the most popular Christmas carols in history was written by “a journalist-turned-clergyman” with “an Irish father who became the Bishop of Vermont.” The song is “We Three King,”  which the newspaper called the “first American carol to achieve global success.” The author was John Henry Hopkins Jr., born in Pittsburgh to an … [Read more...] about Hibernia: An Irish Christmas “King”