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News Roundup April 30, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter April 30, 2022

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Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Attends U.S. Talks Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney attended a series of meetings in Washington D.C. and Boston this week. Topics of discussion included the Transatlantic relationship between Ireland and the U.S., the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Ireland's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of his … [Read more...] about News Roundup April 30, 2022

Hibernia: Honors

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Irish LGBT Rights Campaigner Honored In NYC A street in Queens, New York, has been named after Belfast-born Tarlach Mac Niallais, who famously campaigned for LGBT rights. Mac Niallais died in April 2020 from a Covid-related illness. “Tarlach Mac Niallais Way” was officially unveiled in December 2021 and can be found on the junction of 49th Street and 43rd Avenue in … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Honors

News Roundup March 19, 2022

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IA Newsletter March 19, 2022

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Last NYC St. Patrick's Parade for Pipe Major Joe Brady This week Ireland and various cities across the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. In New York City, crowds of people in shamrock hats and tri-color flags flanked the streets as the city’s St. Patrick’s parade returned after a two-year hiatus. And leading the parade, as always, was Pipe Major Joe Brady. The day was … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 19, 2022

All The News for All Hollow’s Eve

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter October 30, 2021

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The number of Irish passport holders in Northern Ireland has risen dramatically while applications for U.K. passports have dipped, according to official reports outlined in a report by the Irish Times. Irish passport applications in Northern Ireland began to rise in 2016 after Britain voted to leave the EU. Applications for UK passports saw a 15% decrease while Irish passport … [Read more...] about All The News for All Hollow’s Eve

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St. Patrick’s Day 2021

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Consulate General of Ireland, New York invites you to St. Patrick's Day 2021 Shades of Green Virtual Watch Party Wednesday, March 17th 7:30 pm - 9:00pm EST The Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, has announced details of a St Patrick’s Day celebration of Irish-America, which he will host on the evening of Wednesday 17 March, alongside Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Shades of Green
St. Patrick’s Day 2021