One of the most unique of the many events the Irish American Partnership puts on each year to raise money and awareness of its goals is its celebration of Nollaig na mBan, or “Women’s Christmas,” an old Irish tradition honoring women’s leadership within the family and community, celebrated each year in January by giving women a day of rest and merriment after the Christmas … [Read more...] about Nollaig na mBan Celebrations
Irish American Partnership
Hibernia | Honoring Our Heritage & Empowering The Next Generation
By Michael Quinlin
Winter 2024
Irish American Partnership: Investing in Ireland's Future For 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 … [Read more...] about Hibernia | Honoring Our Heritage & Empowering The Next Generation
News Roundup October 22, 2022
Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter October 22, 2022
IA Newsletter October 22, 2022
New York Remembers Hurricane Sandy 10 Years Later Many remember the devastation that Hurricane Sandy brought to New York and the surrounding areas in October 2012. In the areas that were hardest hit, like the largely Irish enclave of Breezy Point, Queens, tidal waves flooded streets, destroying homes, knocking out gas lines, and causing a slew of explosions. In true Irish … [Read more...] about News Roundup October 22, 2022
Hibernia: News from Ireland and Irish America
Irish America Staff Fall 2022
County Clare’s Cliffs of Moher are high on the list of Ireland’s natural attractions. But for some accessing the cliffs, that tower over the rugged west Clare coast and offer stunning ocean views, had been difficult, even impossible, until now. Two electric-powered vehicles, operated by trained staff, will now ferry those who are not ambulatory to the top. “This service is … [Read more...] about Hibernia: News from Ireland and Irish America
News Roundup October 1, 2022
Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter October 1, 2022
IA Newsletter October 1, 2022
Irish American Partnership Announces $500,000 Disbursement to Education and Community Programs in Ireland On September 29, the Irish American Partnership announced it disbursed $500,000 in grants to primary schools, universities, community programs, and organizations across the island of Ireland during its biennial leadership mission this week. The awards were announced at a … [Read more...] about News Roundup October 1, 2022