Irish American of the Year, 1996 It was an evening that dreams were made of, a crystal clear Belfast night, the winter air crackling with anticipation. On the sound stage adjacent to City Hall, Van Morrison was blasting out his There'll Be Days Like This, the unofficial anthem of the peace. A huge and enthusiastic crowd, later numbered at 100,000 was rocking along to the … [Read more...] about The Man from Hope
Ireland
Why Irish Eyes Are Smiling
IA Newsletter March 22, 2025
IRELAND moves to 15th happiest country in the world in the rankings published by the World Happiness Report. The position marks an increase on last year's 17th place in the World Happiness Report. Finland took the top spot for the eighth year running, while the United States dropped to 24th, its lowest position since the report was first published in 2012. The United … [Read more...] about Why Irish Eyes Are Smiling
“Go for the Green”
By IA Staff
IA Newsletter March 4, 2023
IA Newsletter March 4, 2023
In celebration of Irish-American Heritage Month, CIE Tours, the premier tour operator for guided vacations to Ireland, Britain and beyond is offering a "Go for the Green" flight promotion with airfare starting at $499 when travelers book a guided vacation or a Classic Itinerary self-drive tour of Ireland. The limited time offer runs from March 1 through March 31, 2023, for … [Read more...] about “Go for the Green”
News Roundup June 4, 2022
By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter June 4, 2022
IA Newsletter June 4, 2022
New York Play First Championship Game in Ireland in 21 Years New York Senior GAA team will travel to Ireland to take on Offaly in the Tailteann Cup on June 4. The largely Irish American team will join the new football championship at the quarter-final stage following Offaly’s win over Wicklow. The Tailteann Cup, debuting this year, will see any team from division 3 or 4 of … [Read more...] about News Roundup June 4, 2022
Ukraine Conflict: Safe Haven in the Hills of Donegal
By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter June 4, 2022
IA Newsletter June 4, 2022
Ireland has taken in more Ukrainian refugees than any other European country. An estimated 30,000 people have entered the Emerald Isle following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February. 1,331 of these Ukrainian nationals have sought refugee in the northwest of Ireland. County Donegal, often referred to as Ireland’s “forgotten county”, is home to many seaside towns which … [Read more...] about Ukraine Conflict: Safe Haven in the Hills of Donegal