Politics Archive
Northern Ireland Elections: Not Quite What They Seem
Election fever in the North of Ireland over the last few months was more like…
The Vision of Mary Robinson
On her recent visit to the United States President Mary Robinson (49) became for Irish…
Philadelphia’s Feisty Irishman
Most grandparents take their grandchildren to the playground. Dennis Clark takes his to picket the…
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Ireland’s New Prime Minister on the Way Forward
On his recent trip to New York, between visiting Ground Zero and being welcomed at an Irish American community reception, Ireland’s new Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, spoke with Patricia Harty about […]
The Irish Brigade: Heroes of The Civil War
As we commemorate the 157th anniversary of the start of The Civil War, Matthew Brennan remembers the shining role of The Irish Brigade. Irish American actor Martin Sheen commented in […]
President William J. Clinton: Irish America Hall of Fame
Politician, peacemaker, and hero to millions of Irish. As a major supporter of the Irish peace process, Bill Clinton moved mountains. The 42nd President of the United States took the […]
Jean Kennedy Smith: Irish America Hall of Fame
Activist, humanitarian, diplomat. Often referred to as the shy Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith has quietly blazed her own trail while still holding true to the family legacy of public service. […]
When the Men are Gone
Tom Deignan talks with author Siobhan Fallon about her writing, her Irish-American upbringing, and being an Army wife. Siobhan Fallon attended school in England, traveled widely in Ireland (where her […]
Ted Kennedy, History Buff
As the first anniversary of Ted Kennedy’s death approaches, Thomas Fleming recalls the late senator’s fascination with American history and his desire to share that love with America’s children and […]