There is an absence of joy so far this St. Patrick's Day season but not of hope. The end of the IRA cease-fire on February 9 and the subsequent bombings in London have cast a shadow over the celebrations of our Irish heritage, but all is not lost. Moves afoot as we went to press could certainly help change this gloomy scenario. By all accounts President Clinton is playing a … [Read more...] about The First Word: A Whisper of Hope in Northern Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
How Generations Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
By Jim McCann
IA Newsletter, March 15, 2025
IA Newsletter, March 15, 2025
Growing up in an Irish family in a proudly Irish neighborhood, I never saw St. Patrick’s Day as just a holiday — it was an event. Like Christmas, the anticipation started weeks in advance, from picking out the perfect green outfit to mapping out the celebrations. On the big day, we’d hop on the subway, joining a sea of green-clad revelers — we were all making our way to … [Read more...] about How Generations Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate Irish Heritage Month 2025
IA Newsletter, February 22, 2025
Music and Parades Around the United States It would not be Irish Heritage Month without Irish music and parades to celebrate. For the past 34 years, Brendan Dunphy has compiled a list of festivities from Ireland to New York, to San Francisco. It does not matter where you live, Brendan has found a place to help you celebrate Irish Heritage month and St. Patrick's Day. You can … [Read more...] about Celebrate Irish Heritage Month 2025
News Roundup March 19, 2022
By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter March 19, 2022
IA Newsletter March 19, 2022
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 March 12, 2022
By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter March 12, 2022
IA Newsletter March 12, 2022
Landmarks Won't Go Green This Year As towns and cities across Ireland and the world prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Tourism Ireland announced that it would not carry out its annual Global Greening initiative out of respect for the situation in Ukraine. The initiative began in 2010 with the lighting of Sydney Opera House to mark the 200th anniversary of the reception of … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 12, 2022