Irish America

Irish America

Regis Philpin

Hibernia: Quote Unquote

By Tom Deignan

December/ January 2021

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“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

Those We Lost

By Mary Gallagher

December/ January 2021

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Edythe Preet 1946-2020 Culinary historian, designer, columnist, and beloved friend of this magazine Edythe Preet died in late December, at 73. Owner and founder of The Heritage Kitchen, a website dedicated to the celebration of culture and the tradition of passing down recipes over the generations, Edythe brought a personal, homey touch and witty style to her bi-monthly … [Read more...] about Those We Lost