Irish American of the Year, 1996 It was an evening that dreams were made of, a crystal clear Belfast night, the winter air crackling with anticipation. On the sound stage adjacent to City Hall, Van Morrison was blasting out his There'll Be Days Like This, the unofficial anthem of the peace. A huge and enthusiastic crowd, later numbered at 100,000 was rocking along to the … [Read more...] about The Man from Hope
Niall O'Dowd
Freedom’s Sons and Daughters
IA Newsletter, February 17, 2024
The Stories of the Irish and George WashingtonINTRODUCTION There is no doubt that Ireland's sons and daughters played a major role in the battle for American independence from the British Crown. As leading Revolutionary War historian Thomas Fleming has noted, the Irish "responded en masse to the call for resistance to England. With more than 300,000 of them in the colonies, … [Read more...] about Freedom’s Sons and Daughters
How the Irish Famine Changed American History
By IA Staff
IA Newsletter March 25, 2023
IA Newsletter March 25, 2023
Niall O'Dowd, Irish America's publisher, was the guest of honor at the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick's 239th-anniversary dinner in New York City on March 16, 2023. In his speech to the over 600 members and guests, he talked about the history of the Irish in America – from the early days when they were the first wave of poor refugees to arrive in the U.S. – to how they went on to … [Read more...] about How the Irish Famine Changed American History
Discover the untold story of the vital role the Irish played in the American Revolution
George Washington changed the world and saved democracy by defeating the British during the American War of Independence. The Irish role in the American Revolution, the war for the ages, has never been correctly reported. Because many of the Irish who fought were poor and illiterate and left no memoirs, their stories and role have never been told. Until now. The Irish played a … [Read more...] about Discover the untold story of the vital role the Irish played in the American Revolution
A Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Home of the British Royal Family
By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter September 10, 2022
IA Newsletter September 10, 2022
Reflecting on the history and historic actions of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth IIFollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth, Niall O'Dowd remembers his exciting tour of Buckingham Palace and reflects on the history the Royal family and the London residence has witnessed.London: Occasionally you pinch yourself in life when you find yourself somewhere you never dreamed you would … [Read more...] about A Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Home of the British Royal Family