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Homesick for Irish Products?

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2002

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If you are suffering withdrawal symptoms for authentic Irish rashers and other Irish products, you will rush to access www.celticbrands.com. The website offers over 50 tempting gift baskets ranging in price from $20 to $250 with something to suit all pockets, tastes and occasions. Typical baskets include 'Traditional Country Breakfast' at $35 (plus S&H). 'The Irish Survival … [Read more...] about Homesick for Irish Products?

Showcase Ireland

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2002

February 1, 2002 by </a> By Irish America Staff<br/><a href="https://irishamerica.com/archives/2002-archive/february-march-2002/">February / March 2002</a> Leave a Comment

The press launch for Showcase Ireland, Ireland's largest trade fair, was held at The 21 Club in New York City on December 10th. The Crafts Council of Ireland felt it appropriate to hold the launch in New York to demonstrate their appreciation of the friendship and economic ties between Ireland and the United States, and to show solidarity with New York in the light of recent … [Read more...] about Showcase Ireland

December 8, 1831

James Hoban, the Kilkenny born architect who designed the U.S. White house, died on this day in 1831. Hoban worked in Ireland as a wheelright and carpenter until his early twenties, when he was given an advanced student placement at the Dublin Society’s Drawing School. He excelled in his studies and became an apprentice under Cork architect Thomas Ivory. After the American Revolutionary War, he immigrated to Philadelphia and established his own architecture firm. In July 1792 he was named winner of the design competition for the White house in the new capitol of Washington, D.C. He rebuilt the South Portico following the 1814 fire.

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