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Quote Unquote

Quote Unquote

March 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment

"My grandfather left Ireland for a future in America full of hope and promise. He would be thrilled to see his granddaughter return to these shores as the US Ambassador. It is a dream come true.” – Claire Cronin in her Welcome Video after being appointed U.S. Ambassador to Ireland     We are rolling out our Green Button restart campaign in the United States right now – … [Read more...] about Quote Unquote

Hibernia: Quote Unquote

By Tom Deignan

December/ January 2021

September 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment

“There’s a scrappiness to the Irish that I can very much relate to. It’s a kind of working-class, not afraid to get your hands dirty, take care of a situation kind of thing. Being Irish means being self-sufficient and doing whatever is needed.” Actress Melissa McCarthy on her Irish heritage. “I wanted to liberate our scientists from any bureaucracy. When you get money from … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Quote Unquote

Hibernia: Quote/Unquote

Summer 2021

September 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

“Our bill has an historic investment, not only in roads and bridges and airports and seaports and waterways and the electric grid, but also in broadband, and I’m very proud of what all of us have done. . . .We’ve still got a long way to go before we get to the finish line, but this was a vitally important first step.” July 28, 2021: Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) speaking to … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Quote/Unquote

Quote Unquote: Commencement Addresses

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2012

July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A selection of quotes – some poignant, some hilarious – from commencement addresses by Irish and Irish-American speakers throughout the States. “We better understand that we are just part of a bigger whole and not divided by political labels or gender or race, but are stronger as a nation because of what binds us. Those differences are our heritage. Identities do matter and we … [Read more...] about Quote Unquote: Commencement Addresses

Quote Unquote

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2012

December 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Robert Downey, Jr. and Mel Gibson at the American Cinematheque Awards

A selection of quotes – some poignant, some hilarious – from Ireland and Irish America.  “The brilliant thing about Edna is that she was never embittered by the terrible experience she had of being rejected, of being castigated and spoken down to from the pulpit. She was always somebody with this extraordinary dignity about her, and that was really attractive, and she remains … [Read more...] about Quote Unquote

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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