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New Year

Hibernia Happenings


By Irish America Staff

January 2000

October 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Waterford's Crystal Ball to Cap the Celebration of the Century To commemorate the 100-day countdown until the millennium the Times Square Business Improvement District President Brendan Sexton and Countdown Entertainment President Jeffrey Strauss unveiled the new Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in the Bronx, NY on September 23. Created by Waterford Crystal, the new ball will … [Read more...] about Hibernia Happenings

First Word: Happy and Peaceful New Year

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
February / March 2004

February 1, 2004 by Leave a Comment

Patricia Harty - Editor-in-Chief.

As the year winds down I cannot but reflect not just on the past year but on the past 19 years. It's hard to believe, but the coming year marks Irish America's 19th year in existence. It's been a fascinating journey into the landscape of Irish America, which often proved to be unexplored territory. Looking back at our first issue, I see the foundations of what the future was … [Read more...] about First Word: Happy and Peaceful New Year

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