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Irish Making Headlines

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter November 20, 2021

November 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment

It's been an eventful news week for the Irish at home and abroad. As the Emerald Isle is venturing into yet another lockdown, Irish Americans have been dominating the political headlines here in the United States. President Joe Biden signed in his hard-fought infrastructure bill and the House of Representatives reeled following a violent tweet from one of their own. Ireland is … [Read more...] about Irish Making Headlines

All The News for All Hollow’s Eve

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter October 30, 2021

October 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The number of Irish passport holders in Northern Ireland has risen dramatically while applications for U.K. passports have dipped, according to official reports outlined in a report by the Irish Times. Irish passport applications in Northern Ireland began to rise in 2016 after Britain voted to leave the EU. Applications for UK passports saw a 15% decrease while Irish passport … [Read more...] about All The News for All Hollow’s Eve

Home & Away: This Week’s News

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter October 23, 2021

October 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment

As we emerge, finally, through the long tunnel of the Covid-19 pandemic, everything from the economy to the arts has risen, dusted itself off and asked, “so what now?” Irish Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy T.D. visited the Consulate General of Ireland in Manhattan this week. His visit comes shortly after Taoiseach Micheál Martin … [Read more...] about Home & Away: This Week’s News

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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August 16, 2008

Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners passed away on this day in 2008 at the age of 73. Drew began his career after moving to Spain, learning to play the flamenco guitar, and becoming interested in folk music. He returned to Ireland and founded “The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group” in 1962 along with Luke Kelly, Ciaran Bourke and Barney McKenna. The group would eventually change their name to “The Dubliners.” Both Drew and Kelly served as the band’s vocalists and The Dubliners would become one of the most famous Irish folk groups through out the world.

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