The Irish America Hall of Fame finds a home in New Ross, and brings the story of the Irish in America back to a place that served as a port of departure for many who braved the journey to North America during Famine times. On a blustery July day, I descend the narrow ladder into the depths of the 'Dunbrody,' an exact replica of a three-masted sailing ship that ferried … [Read more...] about A Voyage of Rediscovery at the Dunbrody Famine Ship
Maureen O'Hara
The Many Faces of Maureen O’Hara
Maureen O’Hara has celebrated many milestones in her life and career in films. Now in the 21st century, she prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday on August 17. One can’t help but wonder if she could have imagined in her wildest dreams that her image would be gracing a technology called “cyberspace” – that people would be chatting about her on Facebook or that she’d have a … [Read more...] about The Many Faces of Maureen O’Hara
Maureen O’Hara: The Queen of Technicolor
84, still fiery and wearing red, Maureen O'Hara stood before 700 guests at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin last September as she accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. Coupled with the publication of her autobiography 'Tis Herself, Ms. O'Hara has had a good year. These remarkable achievements only make up a handful of what the screen beauty has accomplished in … [Read more...] about Maureen O’Hara: The Queen of Technicolor
Maureen O’Hara: The Queen of Technicolor
84, still fiery and wearing red, Maureen O'Hara stood before 700 guests at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin last September as she accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. Coupled with the publication of her autobiography 'Tis Herself, Ms. O'Hara has had a good year. These remarkable achievements only make up a handful of what the screen beauty has accomplished in … [Read more...] about Maureen O’Hara: The Queen of Technicolor
Maureen O’Hara: “The Greatest Guy”
By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
Her career spanned over seven decades and 60 movies. The camera loved her so much she become known as the Queen of Technicolor. John Wayne found in O'Hara not just the ideal leading lady but a pal. In fact, he called her "the greatest guy." Maureen O'Hara is in fine fettle despite having a slight cold. It's the day after St. Patrick's Day and she's ensconced in a suite at … [Read more...] about Maureen O’Hara: “The Greatest Guy”