Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT recently acquired the historically significant collection of Hester Catherine de Burgh, Lady Sligo (1800-1878). The letters and other related artifacts will be on display at the institute’s inaugural exhibition, titled “Lady Sligo Letters,” which opens to the public April 29. The collection of more than 200 … [Read more...] about Lady of Sligo Finds New Home in Quinnipiac
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The Battle of Clontarf: Millennium Celebrations
Vikings, mercenary warriors, and competing clans made up the terrifying cast in one of Ireland’s oldest and best-known battles. All of these different elements will once again play their part in the many events taking place to commemorate the 1000-year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf and the death of Ireland’s last great High King, Brían Boru. There are events taking … [Read more...] about The Battle of Clontarf: Millennium Celebrations
2013 Wall Street 50 Dinner Highlights Reel
Photos from the 2013 Wall Street 50
On September 12, 2013, Irish America magazine celebrated the 16th Annual Wall Street 50 awards. The Wall Street 50 honors the best and brightest Irish-American leaders in finance, celebrated in the October/November 2013 issue of Irish America. At this year's awards dinner, Irish America was delighted to welcome Jim O'Donnell, Managing Director and Global Head of Investor … [Read more...] about Photos from the 2013 Wall Street 50
Maureen O’Hara to Hold 93rd Birthday Party in Idaho
For her 93rd birthday, Maureen O’Hara will celebrate with a cause. The Irish queen of the silver screen returned to the U.S. in late 2012 to live near her grandson Conor FitzSimmons and his family in Boise, Idaho after rumors circulated that she had been a victim of elder abuse by her former executive assistant. O’Hara has kept a full and meaningful schedule throughout the … [Read more...] about Maureen O’Hara to Hold 93rd Birthday Party in Idaho