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Weekly Comment:Following my Moral Compass

By: General Martin E. Dempsey

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Martin Dempsey, retired United States Army general who served as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, writes about leadership and finding the right path. In writing about leadership, I’ve described some of the things I keep on my desk to remind me what’s really important: a walnut box filled with the pictures of my fallen Soldiers engraved “Make It Matter,” a 4-inch … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:Following my Moral Compass

Weekly Comment: Flags of Ireland

By Dave Lewis, Assistant Editor

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Whether for a warrior identifying friend from enemy, a nationalist wanting to represent their views, or a G.A.A. supporter flying their county's colors, flags have played an important part throughout Ireland's history. As we celebrate Flag Day here in the United States, let's take a look back at the flags that have represented Ireland over the years. Some of the earliest … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Flags of Ireland

Weekly Comment: Bloomsday Around the World

By Mary Gallagher, Assistant Editor

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Bloomsday Around the World June 16th marks 2018’s celebration of Bloomsday, a literary anniversary commemorating the date upon which Irish author James Joyce set the events of his iconic modern novel Ulysses. Since the masterwork’s first publication in 1922, Joyce’s insightful, no-holds-barred portrayal of the inner lives of turn-of-the-century Dubliners and mastery of English … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Bloomsday Around the World

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Upcoming Events in Ireland, America, and Canada

By Irish America Staff
June 1, 2018

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From trad music summer school to contemporary arts festivals, check out Irish America's event listings for June and July. ℘℘℘ UNITED STATES Rockaway Beach / Breezy Point Irish Festival St. Camillus Church, Rockaway Beach, New York June 2 – 3 New York City’s most Irish American neighborhood celebrates its 6th annual Irish festival this summer. Billed as a “weekend of music, … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Upcoming Events in Ireland, America, and Canada

American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times A Traveling Exhibition

By Marsha Sorotick, Contributor
May 25, 2018
Photos courtesy of the New York Historical Society

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Traveling Exhibition: American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times, which commemorates the birth of J.F.K. on May 29, 1917, is currently touring the country, and should it pass through a city near you, don’t miss out. The primary display of the exhibition is a series of 77 images – “some iconic, some rarely seen,” according to the society’s description of the show – as … [Read more...] about American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times A Traveling Exhibition