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Discover Your Ancestors on this Interactive Map of Irish Surnames

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
April 6, 2018

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Have you ever wondered where your Irish family name is most common or originates from in Ireland? If you’re like most Irish Americans in the weeks following St. Patrick’s Day, the answer is almost certainly yes. And to get the answers, cartographer Kenneth Field and the American Geographical Society have shared an interactive map of Ireland based on the 1890 census that … [Read more...] about Discover Your Ancestors on this Interactive Map of Irish Surnames

Weekly Comment:
“Gaza Kids to Ireland”
Scheme a Success

By Olivia O’Mahony, Editorial Assistant
August 5, 2016

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Last week, fourteen young footballers the Al-Helal club in the blockaded Gaza Strip touched down in Dublin Airport for a ten-day trip of football, fun, and friendship. The boys, aged ten to 14, have been staying and playing their way around the country through counties such as Dublin, Kildare, Tipperary, Wexford, Limerick, and Galway. “The situation for Palestinians in Gaza … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
“Gaza Kids to Ireland”
Scheme a Success

European Citizen’s Prize Announced

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2015

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The annual European Citizen’s Prize awards were held this past January at a ceremony at the Brú Ború venue in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, situated at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. Hosted by the European Parliament Information Office, the awards are presented every year to groups or individuals that promote integration and cooperation between peoples within the European Union. This … [Read more...] about European Citizen’s Prize Announced

St. Patrick’s Diaspora:
19 Places Other than Dublin to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
April / May 2015

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We’re familiar with the traditionally large-scale and internationally renowned St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – New York, Boston, Chicago, Dublin, and the like – but what about the other 190 countries? What about the other 47 U.S. states? What about upstate? In addition to national landmarks, fountains, and even rivers (looking at you, Chicago) turning green in honor of … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Diaspora:
19 Places Other than Dublin to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

American Song Becomes Anthem of Hope in Ireland

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2014

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Legendary singer/songwriter Carly Simon was moved to tears by a new cover of her iconic “Let the River Run,” which became the theme song for Derry/Londonderry City of Culture celebrations. The new single by Stroke City native singers Damian McGinty (of the tv show “Glee”) and Mairead Carlin (of  Celtic Woman) celebrates the close of Derry/London-derry’s year as U.K. City of … [Read more...] about American Song Becomes Anthem of Hope in Ireland