Patricia Harty talks to the Princess of Daytime Talk: Rosie O'Donnell They call her the Princess of Daytime talk shows. Our own Rosie O'Donnell who, at just 35 years old, seems to have the world at her feet. In 1989 when I.A. first interviewed Rosie she was already a successful comedian and "vee-jay" on VH-1. Since then she has received an Emmy nomination for her HBO Comedy … [Read more...] about Rosie Revealed
Irish Heritage
Roots: Byrnes and O’Beirnes
The names O'Byrne and O'Beirne (or Byrne and Beirne) are often regarded as variants of the same name, much to the annoyance of the less-common Beirnes. In fact, the names spring from totally different sources. O'Byrne is derived from the Gaelic O'Broin, meaning "descended from Bran," an 11th century King of Leinster. The O'Byrnes were chieftains of what is now County Kildare … [Read more...] about Roots: Byrnes and O’Beirnes
Irish American
Heritage Month 2021
A Proclamation on Irish-American Heritage Month, 2021
On Monday March 1, 2021 President Joe Biden proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month to honor the achievements and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants living in the United States. Irish American Heritage Month was first celebrated by a proclamation in 1991 by President George H.W. … [Read more...] about Irish American
Heritage Month 2021
Judy Collins Opens Concern Gala
℘℘℘ Concern Worldwide U.S.’s Seeds of Hope annual awards dinner got off to a good start with singing legend Judy Collins singing her classic “Both Sides Now,” and classic anthem “Amazing Grace,” telling how she first came across the song. The event took place on Tuesday, October 29, at Cipriani South Street. Concern honored Microsoft and Kate Johnson (President, Microsoft … [Read more...] about Judy Collins Opens Concern Gala
On the Edge of Our Seats
A Chat with Mary Higgins Clark The Queen of Suspense did not come by her title overnight – Mary Higgins Clark’s 40+-year career in literature and consistent domination of the New York Times Best Seller list have made her a household name in the mystery genre from the release of her very first suspense thriller, Where Are the Children? She has since been renowned for her … [Read more...] about On the Edge of Our Seats