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Irish Hunger Memorial Groundbreaking in NYC

By Yvonne Moran, Contributor
June / July 2001

June 1, 2001 by 1 Comment

Plans for a half-acre, $4.7-million Irish Hunger Memorial commemorating victims of the Great Hunger and those who immigrated to the United States, were unveiled in New York City on March 15. The year-long project is being funded by the Battery Park City Authority. Governor George Pataki; Mayor Rudy Guiliani; Michael Martin, Ireland's Minister of Children and Health; Northern … [Read more...] about Irish Hunger Memorial Groundbreaking in NYC

News from Ireland: Irish Government Curbs Inflation

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

As Irish inflation approaches 5.5 percent, three times the European average, the Irish government has launched a crackdown. Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern has ordered government ministers to inform bodies under their supervision to postpone increases. Banks and building societies have been targeted in the effort to control price increases. Finance Minister Charlie … [Read more...] about News from Ireland: Irish Government Curbs Inflation

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Today in History

December 2, 1999

On this day in 1999, the Good Friday Agreement came into effect. Both British and Irish governments formally notified one another that the necessary arrangements and agreements would be met. This formal ceremony took place on this day at the headquarters for Department of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs Minister David Andrews and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Peter Mandelson jointly signed the agreement at the Iveagh House on St. Stephen’s Green.

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