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Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III Laid to Rest in Delaware

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
June 8, 2015

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“A mighty heart” were the words that echoed through the St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church in Wilmington Delaware as President Obama eulogized the passing of Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, Iraq war veteran, and former Attorney General of Delaware who died of complications from brain cancer at 46. Obama, who fought back tears throughout his moving and eloquent speech … [Read more...] about Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III Laid to Rest in Delaware

Weekly Comment:
Martin O’Malley Announces
2016 Presidential Bid

By Irish America Staff
June 4, 2015

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Last Saturday, May 30th, former Maryland governor and Baltimore mayor Martin O’Malley announced his bid for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential race. O’Malley was inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame in 2014 and knows his Irish history and the legacy his parents and extended family birthed him into, and he is known to quote from St. Patrick’s breastplate: … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Martin O’Malley Announces
2016 Presidential Bid

Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Opens in Boston

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
June / July 2015

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A new institute honoring the life and legacy of Senator Ted Kennedy opened in Boston with a historic ceremony featuring President Obama, Vice President Biden and other dignitaries. Chilly weather did not deter the hundreds who turned out for the dedication of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate on Monday, March 30, in Dorchester, … [Read more...] about Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Opens in Boston

Tax Relief for Emigrants Returning to Ireland to Farm

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2015

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Minister of State Simon Harris clarified a crucial part of the recently-passed finance bill in Ireland which made it clear that members of the diaspora who inherit agricultural property while living abroad do qualify for the capital acquisitions tax agricultural relief so long as they spend at least 50% of their time actively working on the farm. Speaking on the matter, Sinn … [Read more...] about Tax Relief for Emigrants Returning to Ireland to Farm

Hillary Rodham Clinton to be Inducted into Irish America Hall of Fame

February 2, 2015

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We are delighted to announce Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton will be inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame. The former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from New York is being honored for her work on the Irish peace process. "Hillary Rodham Clinton is one of the unsung heroes of the success of the Irish peace process,” said Irish America co-founder Niall … [Read more...] about Hillary Rodham Clinton to be Inducted into Irish America Hall of Fame