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County Clare

The ‘Daddy of Baseball’
Was an Immigrant from
County Clare

By Pat O'Neill and Tom Coffman

December/ January 2021

February 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Although almost completely forgotten now, Ted Sullivan (1848 - 1929) was once among the best-known characters in baseball. He was called “The Daddy of Baseball” and “The Godfather of the National Game.” His story touches dozens of American cities, from Chicago to Washington D.C., Milwaukee, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Dallas, where he managed teams, started leagues, scouted … [Read more...] about The ‘Daddy of Baseball’
Was an Immigrant from
County Clare

Roots: The Rebel O’Deas

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
August / September 2017

August 1, 2017 by 5 Comments

In the past and at present alike, the name O’Dea is almost exclusively associated with the County Clare and adjacent areas such as Limerick City and north Tipperary. Though it is not a common name elsewhere, and even within County Clare is uncommon outside of the part of the county where it originated, it is an ancient and noble name with associations ranging from battle … [Read more...] about Roots: The Rebel O’Deas

County Clare in All its Glory

May 24, 2017 by 1 Comment

One of the most beautiful counties in Ireland is captured in pictures and videos that Eoin O’Hagan made using a drone. By Sharon Ní Chonchúir “It’s a long, long way from Clare to here.” These may be the words of a popular song but have you ever stopped to wonder why the singer misses this Irish county so much? What attractions does it have to offer? There is a huge amount to … [Read more...] about County Clare in All its Glory

FBI Head Visits Ireland

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Robert S. Mueller III

Robert S. Mueller III arrived in Ireland August 13 for a ten-day "private" visit. Much security and secrecy surrounded the visit, which started off with a round of golf at Lahinch Golf Club in Co. Clare. A regular golfing visitor to Ireland, Mueller was nominated by President Bush on September 4, 2001, becoming the sixth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ♦ … [Read more...] about FBI Head Visits Ireland

Aimee and The
Cremaster Cycle

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2003

August 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Aimee Mullins and Matthew Barney in The Cremaster Cycle.

The Matthew Barney Exhibition's Irish links. ℘℘℘ We are used to Aimee Mullins turning up in unexpected places - striding down a London catwalk wearing a pair of hand-carved wooden prosthetics designed by Alexander McQueen, but her latest role in Matthew Barney's The Cremaster Cycle has some tongues wagging. Aimee appears as several characters, including a naked cheetah lady, in … [Read more...] about Aimee and The
Cremaster Cycle

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Today in History

June 29, 1915

Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, a prominent Fenian leader and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, passed away in New York on June 29, 1915. Born in Co. Cork, Rossa was arrested and in 1865. He was charged with planning a Fenian Rising. He served out his sentence in England and after realizing he could not return to Ireland in exile, Rossa moved to the U.S. where he joined Clan Na Gael and the Fenian Brotherhood. A memorial to Rossa Stands in St. Stephen’s Green.

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