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Irish American Partnership Launches Digital Skills Education Program to Support the Work of U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, Joseph Kennedy

By Irish America Staff

IA Newsletter, September 12 2026

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The Irish American Partnership has developed and invested $100,000 in SparkStart Digital, in partnership with Fastrack Into IT (FIT), continuing to support the work of United States Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joseph P. Kennedy III. SparkStart Digital was designed in honor of Special Envoy Kennedy to further support the economic development work he … [Read more...] about Irish American Partnership Launches Digital Skills Education Program to Support the Work of U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, Joseph Kennedy

Hibernia

By Irish America Staff

June 1992

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Yitzhak Shamir and Michael Collins Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir was born Yitzhak Yzernitsky in 1915, in the small Polish town of Rzhnoi. In his family he was known by the nickname "Itzel." The first name Shamir chose for himself in the underground was "Michael"-an interesting choice, for Shamir took the name from the Irish underground fighter Michael Collins, whom he … [Read more...] about Hibernia

Hibernia

By Irish America Staff

April 1992

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The Story of Anne Moore On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore, a 15-year-old from County Cork, Ireland, stepped ashore at Ellis Island and, as the first immigrant at the new station, was awarded a $10 gold piece. The government of Ireland has approved the funding of a life-size bronze statue for placement in Cobh harbor showing Annie Moore going up the gangplank. And on this side … [Read more...] about Hibernia

Hibernia

By Irish America Staff

May 1992

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Brown and Clinton Come Out Swinging on Irish Issues Washington's policy towards Ireland and Irish-related issues could be drastically changed after the November election, if either one of the Democratic presidential contenders has their way. A specially-formed peace envoy, similar to those sent to other "trouble spots" such as Central America or the Middle East, was just … [Read more...] about Hibernia

Hibernia

By Irish America Staff

March 1992

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The Stewards of the Charitable Musical Society request the favour of the Ladies not to come with Hoops this day to the Musick Hall, Fishamble Street. The Gentlemen are desired to come without their swords." This was the notice that appeared in the Dublin Faulkners' Journal on April 5, 1742, before the public rehearsal of the "Messiah" by Handel. Doors opened at 11 a.m. The … [Read more...] about Hibernia