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Áine Mc Manamon

Ireland At Christmas

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By Áine Mc Manamon
December / January 2018

December 1, 2017 by 1 Comment

Christmas the most magical time of year in Ireland, where the festive atmosphere is not to be missed. Cheerful Christmas markets spring up all across the island, traditional decoration displays are top class, and bars are bustling. Family and friends are reuniting by the crackling peat fires with a hot toddy or creamy pint. This is the perfect time of year for friends, both old … [Read more...] about Ireland At Christmas

Margaret Molloy: Wearing Irish

By Áine Mc Manamon, Advertising and Editorial Assistant
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by 5 Comments

Margaret Molloy has tied her pride in her Irish heritage with her love of fashion and social media expertise to create the #WearingIrish social media initiative. ℘℘℘ In March 2016, Molloy, the New York-based global chief marketing officer for branding firm Siegel+Gale, began sharing photos of various Irish fashion pieces on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and encouraged others … [Read more...] about Margaret Molloy: Wearing Irish

Looking Forward: Festivals

By Áine Mc Manamon, Advertising and Editorial Assistant
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by 1 Comment

Fun Festivals in Ireland and Irish America Wexford Festival Opera The 66th Wexford Festival Opera will take place between October 19 and November 5, showcasing Medea by Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842), Margherita by Jacopo Foroni (1825-1858) and Risurrezione by Franco Alfano (1875-1954). Since first taking place in October 1951, Wexford Festival Opera has grown into one of the … [Read more...] about Looking Forward: Festivals

Last Descendent of Rising Leader Awarded Freedom of the City of Dublin

By Áine Mc Manamon, Advertising and Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by 1 Comment

A 102-year old Jesuit priest in Hong Kong, who is also the last living son of executed Rising leader Michael Mallin, was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin. Mallin, was presented with the award at a ceremony in Hong Kong in March. Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaig stated that Fr. Mallin isn’t just receiving this award due to fact that he is the only remaining living … [Read more...] about Last Descendent of Rising Leader Awarded Freedom of the City of Dublin

Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns to Earth

By Áine Mc Manamon, Advertising and Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Irish American astronaut Scott Kelly returned from a year in space after taking part in a NASA study, analyzing the impacts long-term space travel can have on the human body. The mission was aimed at paving the way for an eventual mission to Mars. While Scott was in space, his twin brother Mark, also an astronaut and, like Scott, a former United States Navy Captain, remained on … [Read more...] about Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns to Earth

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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