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Out & About in NYC with James Higgins

Winter 2024

January 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment

If there is an Irish event happening in New York City, more often than not, the person behind the camera is Dublin-born photographer James Higgins.  James has been a photographer in New York City for the past 25 years, and Irish America has been lucky to have him photograph many of our events over the years, including the 2024 Business 100. Finding the perfect angle, light, and … [Read more...] about Out & About in NYC with James Higgins

Colloquium on the Good Friday Agreement and the Arts

April 16, 2024 by 1 Comment

Join Queen’s University Belfast and the American Irish Historical Society as they host a symposium on Post-Conflict Stage & Screen in Northern Ireland. American Irish Historical Society, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 991 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028 As Owen McCafferty’s dramatization of the last days of negotiations leading to the 1998 Good Friday … [Read more...] about Colloquium on the Good Friday Agreement and the Arts

“Kathy White House” Book Launch

February 22, 2024 by 3 Comments

Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 6:00 pm American Irish Historical Society, 991 Fifth Ave, New York, NY Come and celebrate Irish Heritage and Women's History Month by discovering the highly entertaining story of a young Irish immigrant who was head cook in the White House. Author Vincent Carmody will be signing books and answering questions at the newly re-opened American Irish … [Read more...] about “Kathy White House” Book Launch

News Roundup

By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter, December 2, 2023

December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Musican Icon Shane MacGowan Dies at Age 65 Music fans around the world are mourning the passing of Irish legend Shane MacGowan – at a time of year when his gritty Christmas classic “Fairytale of New York” is always in heavy rotation. “Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life,” MacGowan’s wife, Irish journalist … [Read more...] about News Roundup

The Irish Government and New York Attorney General Step in to Revitalize the American Irish Historical Society

By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter, December 24, 2022

December 21, 2022 by 2 Comments

Photo of the American Irish Historical Society on 5th Ave in New York City.

The Irish Government and New York Attorney General’s Office have stepped in to stop the sale of the American Irish Historical Society's landmark townhouse headquarters on Fifth Avenue. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, an interim board and executive director will work with members of the American Irish community, supported by Helena Nolan, Consulate General … [Read more...] about The Irish Government and New York Attorney General Step in to Revitalize the American Irish Historical Society

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On this day in 1917, Irish priest Father Edward J. Flanagan founded what would become known as “Boys Town” in Omaha, Nebraska. Beginning as a home for troubled and neglected children, only six boys entered the home upon its establishment. Flanagan, who had previously run the Workingman’s Hotel, a haven for downtrodden workers, understood that neglected orphans were at a higher risk to turn to crime in their later years. After its establishment, “Boys Town” enrollment soared to over 100 boys and a school was built. The institution remains today and has since changed its name to “Boys and Girls Town” due to its now co-ed enrollment.

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