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Gregory Peck

Peck’s Star Stolen

By Irish America Staff
Febuary / March 2006

February 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is missing I one of its most beloved stars thanks to a thief whose identity remains unknown. The missing black cement square featured a pink star honoring Gregory Peck. The perfectly cut square hole left in the pavement indicated that whoever took Peck's star was in possession of a cement saw. Authorities say that the thief was probably dressed as a … [Read more...] about Peck’s Star Stolen

Gregory Peck: A Class Act

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2003

August 1, 2003 by 1 Comment

Gregory Peck.

 In June 1997, Peck, who rarely gave interviews in his last years, sat down with Irish America Editor Patricia Harty. An edited version of that interview follows. "Will you pour?" The gentleman sitting across from me cracked a smile as I nodded and lifted the teapot, wondering if I would be able to complete the task without making a fool of myself. I felt as if I was in a … [Read more...] about Gregory Peck: A Class Act

First Word: Heroes for Our Time

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2003

August 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Patricia Harty - Editor-in-Chief.

"You cannot put a rope around the neck of an idea. ... You cannot confine it in the strongest prison cell that your slaves could ever build." – Sean O'Casey on the death of Thomas Ashe. ℘℘℘ Just as I was getting annoyed that no one on the Larry King tribute to Gregory Peck mentioned the actor's Irishness, he mentioned it himself. "It must be that Irish stubborn streak in me," … [Read more...] about First Word: Heroes for Our Time

Gregory Peck: Remembered

August / September 2003

August 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird.

A collection of quotes in memoriam of the iconic, one and only, Gregory Peck. "His own personality, his morality, his strengths all fused effortlessly and honestly into the characters he played. Others who snared this quality were Spencer Tracy and Jimmy Stewart, but Gregory Peck particularly defined decency and honor." –Ciaran O'Reilly, Founder, Irish Repertory Theatre, New … [Read more...] about Gregory Peck: Remembered

Gregory Peck

Hollywood Legend

Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

Gregory Peck, the Hollywood legend, will long be remembered for his Oscar-winning performance as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird and his roles in such classics as The Yearling, Gentleman's Agreement and Roman Holiday. Here he recalls a visit to his relatives in County Kerry. I love Wicklow, but I suppose if we ever rented or bought a cottage it would be in County … [Read more...] about Gregory Peck

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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