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hibernia •  Out & About with photographer James Higgins

hibernia •  Out & About with photographer James Higgins

By Irish America Staff

Fall 2025

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Irish Diaspora Enjoy Giving Back Awave of Irish events took place in New York City in September, and James Higgins was there to capture some of the highlights. The Annual Solace House Sunset Cruise raised money for Solace House, a non-profit organization that supports mental health and offers free counseling. For info:  solacehouseusa.org Children’s Medical Research … [Read more...] about hibernia •  Out & About with photographer James Higgins

hibernia • Arts

By Irish America Staff

Fall 2025

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Star-Studded Theater Season It’s Ireland meets Hollywood on New York City’s stages this theatrical season. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter – famous for their “excellent adventures” as Bill and Ted in their younger days – will star in a highly-anticipated revival of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. In preparation for his Broadway debut, Reeves leaned on James Knowlson, “a … [Read more...] about hibernia • Arts

hibernia •  Irish Eye On Hollywood

By By Tom Deignan

Fall 2025

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Raves for Hamnet The most British of artists is getting an Irish makeover  – and critics are loving it. And in late November, audiences will get a chance to see Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley as William and Agnes Shakespeare in the film Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s celebrated novel of the same name. Do not go see this movie expecting the famous play with the “to be or … [Read more...] about hibernia •  Irish Eye On Hollywood

Puffins return to Co. Antrim Island after 25-year absence

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PUFFINS have been recorded nesting on the Isle of Muck in County Antrim for the first time in a quarter of a century. Ulster Wildlife confirmed the discovery after cameras captured two puffins repeatedly entering and leaving a burrow on the island’s cliff ledges during the summer. This is a strong indication that the birds were attempting to breed. The return of the vulnerable … [Read more...] about Puffins return to Co. Antrim Island after 25-year absence

Ireland stun in 2-0 victory against Portugal

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THE Republic of Ireland rekindled their World Cup qualification dream with a 2–0 victory over Portugal, in a game that also included Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-ever red card in 226 appearances for his country. Troy Parrott delivered his finest performance for Ireland and propelled Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side to a landmark win over the world’s fifth-ranked team. The result keeps … [Read more...] about Ireland stun in 2-0 victory against Portugal