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Margaret Corrigan Retires

By Irish America Staff
November / December 2018

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The Irish Consulate in New York hosted a reception on Wednesday, September 26, on the occasion of the visit to New York for UN Week by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, T.D., and Minister Ciarán Cannon, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with special responsibility for the Diaspora and International Development. The … [Read more...] about Margaret Corrigan Retires

Bringing it All Back Home

By Mary Gallagher, Assistant Editor
September / October 2018

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Four new festivals, intended to embrace the diaspora, some 70 million, and entice them back to Ireland, were announced in August. The Global Irish Festival Series is part of a partnership effort between the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and its tourism body, Fáilte Ireland. The first in the festival series “I.NY” will kick off in Limerick City on October 7 with a wide … [Read more...] about Bringing it All Back Home

Irish Youth Group Launched in Philadelphia

By Olivia O'Mahoney
April / May 2018

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Leading Irish youth development group Foróige launched its first overseas club in Philadelphia in February. The launch took place in the city’s Irish Immigration Center, the new home of Foróige in the U.S. This pilot collaboration between the two organizations is projected to act as a model for Irish American youth and others who would like to engage with their Irish heritage … [Read more...] about Irish Youth Group Launched in Philadelphia

Ireland to Recognize Preferred Gender Pronouns in Registry of Foreign Births

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
February / March 2018

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In December, Ireland took further steps to grant equality to transgender citizens by introducing policy designed to formally recognize naturalized citizens of the Republic’s preferred names and gender identity through the establishment of a register of gender recognition of foreign births. In a statement, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney said, … [Read more...] about Ireland to Recognize Preferred Gender Pronouns in Registry of Foreign Births

New Irish Embassies and Consulates to Open in 2018

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
December / January 2018

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In October, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney announced the opening of six new Irish diplomatic missions as part of the government’s 2018 budget package. New embassies in Chile, Colombia, Jordan, and New Zealand will assist in promoting trade and investment. A new consulate in Vancouver, British Columbia, will benefit the Irish diaspora in Canada and improve … [Read more...] about New Irish Embassies and Consulates to Open in 2018