His mother was Irish born Emma Jane Whelan. His father’s mother was also Irish. Hitchcock was educated at a Jesuit school and remained a devout Catholic through out his life. Hitchcock also adapted Irish playwright Sean O’Casey’s “Juno and the Paycock” for the screen. The name Alfred Hitchcock summons up images of the impassive, corpulent, bald-headed man in a black suit who … [Read more...] about The Master of Suspense Had Irish Roots!
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Hibernia | Honoring Our Heritage & Empowering The Next Generation
Irish American Partnership: Investing in Ireland's FutureFor the Irish American Partnership, the future of Ireland is all about its youth.The belief that Ireland’s future is all about its youth was on full display this fall when the Irish American Partnership (IAP) distributed $600,000 in grants to primary schools, universities, and community groups over a three-day Leadership … [Read more...] about Hibernia | Honoring Our Heritage & Empowering The Next Generation
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Hibernian Hoops: From City Gyms to the World StageWhen the National Basketball Association (NBA) tipped off its 2024-2025 season in Abu Dhabi, the world saw a team with close ties to Roscommon, Clare, and one of America’s great Irish cities. Then there was the other team - the Boston Celtics. Most people don’t think of the Irish when considering Denver, Colorado. And yet, … [Read more...] about Hibernia | Sports
Hibernia | Dispatches from Massachusetts
The Irish Discover Quincy Quincy, Massachusetts has become the go-to place for thousands of Irish expats who have settled in the Boston area over the past 25 years. With beautiful outdoor amenities plus plenty of history, culture, and ethnic cuisine, this coastal city of 100,000 residents offers a less expensive, more expansive lifestyle for Irish and like-minded immigrant … [Read more...] about Hibernia | Dispatches from Massachusetts
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What’s Next For Say Nothing Cast?The nine-part Northern Ireland drama Say Nothing, based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, is a massive hit for Hulu’s streaming service. “In setting, subject matter, and theme, the series stands refreshingly apart from most American programming . . . it is one of the year’s finest shows,” raved New Yorker magazine. Vulture.com put it more simply: … [Read more...] about hibernia • Irish Eye On Hollywood