When many Americans think of their ancestors at long last arriving in New York Harbor and catching their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty they assume that their predecessors then headed straight to Ellis Island to be processed. However, many of their relatives probably didn't go to Ellis Island, but instead were sent to the little-known immigration center called Castle … [Read more...] about The First U.S. Immigrant Gateway
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Irish Citizenship: Are You Eligible?
Irish-Americans are fiercely proud of their Irish heritage, as is evident in the number of Americans who apply for Irish citizenship and passports. Last year the Irish Consulate in New York received 1,200 applications for an Irish passport. However, with 40 million people claiming at least some Irish heritage in the United States alone, there are some constraints for issuing … [Read more...] about Irish Citizenship: Are You Eligible?
In Memoriam: Mo Mowlam, unique and respected British politician
Mo Mowlam, the former Secretary of State of Northern Ireland, lost her long battle with a brain tumor in late August. She was 55. The former Secretary of State served from 1997-1999 and was an intricate part of the peace process in Northern Ireland. Mowlam was a very candid and feisty woman who worked tirelessly to promote peace. When appointed to the post in 1997, she was a … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Mo Mowlam, unique and respected British politician
Casey Sheehan’s Irish Links
Casey Sheehan, the American Soldier whose mother is holding an anti-war vigil outside President Bush's Texas home, was planning to tour Limerick and Cork when he returned from Iraq. His mother Cindy's protest outside President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas has won international attention, and hundreds more anti-war protestors gathered to join her campaign. Sheehan released … [Read more...] about Casey Sheehan’s Irish Links
Bad Boy Billy Bob
Sean O'Driscoll, Contibutor
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October / November 2005
October / November 2005 href="https://www.irishamerica.com/in-this-issue-2005-october-november">Sean O'Driscoll, Contibutor
October / November 2005
Johnny Depp isn't the only Hollywood star who is interested in his Irish lineage. Bad boy Billy Bob Thornton has been looking into tracing his ancestry as well. Thornton, star of this summer's remake The Bad News Bears, recently spoke to Sean O'Driscoll of the Irish Voice about his new film and his Irish roots. Thorton's father's family is Irish, while his mother's side is … [Read more...] about Bad Boy Billy Bob