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African American Irish Diaspora Network Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala

IA Newsletter, August 13, 2022

August 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 6:30 PM at Manhattan Manor The African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN) Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala will honor four leaders of international stature in the spheres of social justice, scholarship, business leadership, and advocacy: Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland and Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin, who will … [Read more...] about African American Irish Diaspora Network Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala

35 Years: 1985-2020

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Looking back at Irish America’s premier issue we see that it set the tone for what was to come: a thorough investigation into what it means to be Irish American. Thirty-five years later, we are still answering that question and still pondering the answers. Enjoy these quotes compiled over 35 years. -The Irish America Team 1986 Tip O'Neill “Growing up as a youngster in … [Read more...] about 35 Years: 1985-2020

26th Annual
Irish American Partnership
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

March 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment

St. Patrick's Day 2021 Virtual Celebration Monday, March 15th 6:00 PM EST, 10:00 PM Ireland The Irish American Partnership will celebrate St. Patrick's Day virtually this year with an evening filled with Irish heritage, culture, music, and some very special guests. The featured guest for the evening is Cillian Murphy a multi-award-winning actor and patron of the UNESCO … [Read more...] about 26th Annual
Irish American Partnership
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Glucksman Ireland House
2021 Virtual Gala

February 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Join Glucksman Ireland House NYU on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 7pm EST for the 2021 Virtual Gala. While extraordinary circumstances prevent us from celebrating in person, we will gather as a community for a fun evening featuring the best of Irish culture, music, poetry, business, journalism, and public service. Taoiseach (Prime Minister), Micheál … [Read more...] about Glucksman Ireland House
2021 Virtual Gala

Irish President Mary McAleese speaks to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, and honors those who took part in the recovery efforts

September 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Irish America honored the heroes and victims of  9/11 at its annual Top 100 event held on March 14, 2002 at The Plaza Hotel, New York City. The honorees came from every segment of the community – firefighters and police officers, ironworkers who cleared Ground Zero for rescue workers, and families who had lost loved ones. The guest speaker, President of Ireland Mary McAleese, … [Read more...] about Irish President Mary McAleese speaks to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, and honors those who took part in the recovery efforts

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