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News Roundup July 2, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 2, 2022

June 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's Landslide Win in State Primary Elections On Tuesday, June 28, New York Governor Kathy Hochul reeled in 65 percent of the votes in the state’s gubernatorial primary elections and became the first woman to win a major party’s primary nomination in the state. The Irish-American politician, who took the reigns of New York state control after former … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 2, 2022

News Roundup March 19, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter March 19, 2022

March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Last NYC St. Patrick's Parade for Pipe Major Joe Brady This week Ireland and various cities across the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. In New York City, crowds of people in shamrock hats and tri-color flags flanked the streets as the city’s St. Patrick’s parade returned after a two-year hiatus. And leading the parade, as always, was Pipe Major Joe Brady. The day was … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 19, 2022

News Roundup February 26, 2022

Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter February 26, 2022

February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Ireland Reacts to Russian Invasion of Ukraine This week began with news of COVID restrictions being lifted in many European countries, however, overnight, the headlines were dominated with a new story. Russia has invaded Ukraine. Speaking ahead of the invasion, Ireland’s representative to the U.N. has called for a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Speaking at an emergency … [Read more...] about News Roundup February 26, 2022

News Roundup February 12, 2022

Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter February 12, 2022

February 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Leona Maguire Becomes First Irish Golfer to Win the LPGA Leona Maguire has made history as the first Irish woman to win on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour. Maguire edged out American Lexi Thompson, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony last Saturday. Speaking shortly after her victory, … [Read more...] about News Roundup February 12, 2022

Irish Making Headlines

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter November 20, 2021

November 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment

It's been an eventful news week for the Irish at home and abroad. As the Emerald Isle is venturing into yet another lockdown, Irish Americans have been dominating the political headlines here in the United States. President Joe Biden signed in his hard-fought infrastructure bill and the House of Representatives reeled following a violent tweet from one of their own. Ireland is … [Read more...] about Irish Making Headlines

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Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She set off from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Canada, at 7 p.m.. She intended to fly to Paris but met with strong windy conditions and landed in a field in Culmore, near Derry, completing a 2,026-mile flight in just under 15 hours. The site is now home to the Amelia Earhart Museum. She held many flying records but the trans-Atlantic flight earned her the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, the first woman to receive the honor. Five years later she disappeared while trying to fly around the equator.

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