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Michael D. Higgins

News Roundup April 16, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter April 16, 2022

April 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Easter Rising Commemorated Ireland will commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising with an event at the GPO in Dublin on Sunday, April 17. The ceremony will be led by President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, and Irish Minister for Defence Simon Coveney. At noon (Irish time), as the Irish flag on top of the GPO is lowered, the 1916 Proclamation will be read by an … [Read more...] about News Roundup April 16, 2022

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March 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment

"My grandfather left Ireland for a future in America full of hope and promise. He would be thrilled to see his granddaughter return to these shores as the US Ambassador. It is a dream come true.” – Claire Cronin in her Welcome Video after being appointed U.S. Ambassador to Ireland     We are rolling out our Green Button restart campaign in the United States right now – … [Read more...] about Quote Unquote

Claire Cronin, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland

Michael Quinlin
IA Newsletter February 12, 2022

February 11, 2022 by 2 Comments

Massachusetts native Claire D. Cronin presented her credentials on February 10, 2022 to Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins at his official residence and workplace, Áras an Uachtaráin. Joining her at the official visit were her husband Ray and their two children Kara and Kerry. In a welcome video issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Cronin graciously expressed her honor and … [Read more...] about Claire Cronin, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland

Mathew Crowley
Celebrates his 107th Birthday

May 7, 2021 by 1 Comment

On Friday, May 7th in anticipation of his 107th birthday on May 12, 2021 Mathew Crowley received a special gift from the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. Mathew Crowley was born In Ashkeaton, County Limerick in Ireland, the son of a Principal Lighthouse Keeper, James (Jimmie) Crowley, Loop Head Lighthouse, County Clare. His mother was Millicent (Millie) Colfer from … [Read more...] about Mathew Crowley
Celebrates his 107th Birthday

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

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July 27, 1782

The third Catholic Relief Act came into effect on this day in 1782. This act follows the second which was issued on May 4, 1782. Combined, the two Relief acts allow Catholics to own land outside of parliamentary boundaries, allow Catholics to become teachers, and allow them to act as guardians. These acts are part of the movement for Catholic emancipation and the removal of restrictions brought about by the Penal laws.

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