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Hall of Fame 2020

By Irish America Staff

January 21, 2020 by 1 Comment

℘℘℘ The 2020 Irish America Hall of Fame dinner and inductions will be held in New York City on March 12, 2020, and we are excited to celebrate and honor eight outstanding Irish American leaders and the contributions they have made in public service, the trades, business, education, and entertainment. “This year’s honorees are a wonderful mix of artists, a labor leader, an … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame 2020

Ireland Announces Online Passport Applications

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
June / July 2017

May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

In March the Irish government rolled out a major change to its passport issuing office, allowing Irish citizens to renew their passports online, from anywhere in the world. The service, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan said, “is one of the most significant innovations in customer service that this department has delivered over the past 15 years.” The new … [Read more...] about Ireland Announces Online Passport Applications

Dublin: Europe’s Tech Capital

By Stephen Smith, Contributor
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Dublin today has a unique rhythm, a youthful impatience to succeed, and confidence in its ability to compete with the greatest cities in the world. Underpinning this sense of buoyancy is the city’s thriving digital hub, made up of international IT giants like Google and native start-ups that are gathering momentum and accelerating the speed at which the economy is … [Read more...] about Dublin: Europe’s Tech Capital

Innovation Award for Bubble-less Aeration System

By Mary Egan, Editorial Assistant
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by 1 Comment

OxyMem Ltd, was recently declared winner of the overall “Innovation of the Year” Award at the 2014 Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards. The company, which has developed a breakthrough technology for wastewater aeration, was co-founded in 2013 by Professor Eoin Casey and Dr. Eoin Syron as spin-out from UCD’s School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. The … [Read more...] about Innovation Award for Bubble-less Aeration System

Irish Pregnancy App Nominated for Webby

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A groundbreaking and exciting new web application, Life in the Womb from University College Dublin staff and graduates, was nominated for a Webby Award. Developed by The Science Picture Company, the application visually charts the process from conception to birth. It was originally conceived as a tool for prospective parents, but further innovations will make it an … [Read more...] about Irish Pregnancy App Nominated for Webby

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Today in History

March 25, 1920

On this day in 1920, the first “Black and Tans,” or auxiliary policemen, officially arrived in Ireland. 1919 saw the first declaration of an independent Irish Republic, which in turn led to IRA guerilla attacks on the Royal Irish Constabulary. The Royal Constabulary in turn hired Temporary Constables from 1920-1921. The force was established as a means of suppressing revolution, its main target the Irish Republican Army. However, the Black and Tans became known for their attacks on Irish civilians. The nickname “Black and Tan” comes from the color combination of the force’s uniforms, which reminded one Irish reporter of Kerry Beagles.

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