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Noah Galloway

Mothers of Influence

Compiled by Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
June / July 2016

June 1, 2016 by 2 Comments

A sampling of quotes from men interviewed in Irish America over the past 30 years on the impact that their Irish mothers had on their lives. Hotelier John FitzPatrick “Dad was very successful but he wouldn’t have been a success without Mum. She was a great mother but she also helped him with the business. Where did I learn about interior design? I used to follow Mum around … [Read more...] about Mothers of Influence

Noah Galloway:
Mission No Excuses

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2015

July 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Noah Galloway’s battle to overcome depression has turned him into a fitness guru, a star performer, and a motivational speaker. Like many of the millions who watched Noah Galloway’s performances on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, I was moved by his natural grace, strength, manliness, and humility. He did not hide his prosthetic leg or residual arm but showed the world that he is … [Read more...] about Noah Galloway:
Mission No Excuses

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November 17, 1953

The remaining residents of the Blasket Islands, off the coast of Kerry, were evacuated on this day in 1953. Today the Blasket Islands are uninhabited but tourists still visit. Because the islands were so isolated and extreme weather made passage to the mainland possible less than half the year, the population began to dwindle. By the time of the evacuation in 1953, there were no more young women on the islands. After a Blasket islander died due to lack of medical attention, the Irish government sought to protect the remaining residents via evacuation.

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