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Last Word: The Way Forward

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Following the success of the 1916 commemorations, the Irish government has launched a five-year program to celebrate the wealth of Ireland’s creativity.  ℘℘℘ 2016­ was a momentous year for Ireland as the country marked a century since the Easter Rising. However, it was only the beginning of what will be five years of commemorations as Ireland reflects on its march towards … [Read more...] about Last Word: The Way Forward

1916 Events:
A Transcontinental Commemoration

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2016

February 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The program for the 2016 U.S. commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising launched in January with members of the Irish and American governments and Irish celebrities in New York City. On hand to mark the occasion was Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan, Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson, New York Senator Chuck Schumer, chair of Culture … [Read more...] about 1916 Events:
A Transcontinental Commemoration

Art Exhibition
J. Kieran McGonnell

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2003

February 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

An exhibition of J. Kieran McGonnell's new work will be held at the Axel Raben Gallery in New York City from January 7 – February 8, 2003. McGonnell's work, an exploration of graphic iconography within the context of today's corporate and world politics, has been widely reviewed, discussed and written about by critics and art historians both in the United States and in his … [Read more...] about Art Exhibition
J. Kieran McGonnell

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