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Mary McAleese

Nollaig na mBan Celebrations

By Emily Moriarty, Editorial Assistant

January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

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

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

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