• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Irish America

Irish America

Irish America

  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT US
    • IRISH AMERICA TEAM
  • IN THIS ISSUE
  • HALL OF FAME
  • THE LISTS
    • BUSINESS 100
    • HALL OF FAME
    • HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES 50
    • WALL STREET 50
  • LIBRARY
  • TRAVEL
  • EVENTS

Wexford

Eulogy for Emmett O’Connell

IA Newsletter, September 21, 2024

September 20, 2024 by 1 Comment

Delivered by his son, Óisin Ó Conail18/September, 2024. St Aidan's Church, Clongeen, County Wexford A daoine uasal, representatives of the Order of Malta, Col. Steven Howard, Public Representatives. For years, whenever anyone would ask my father, “How are you doing, Emmett?” he would respond, “Stayin' ahead of the posse.” Well, Dad, it looks like the darn posse finally caught … [Read more...] about

Eulogy for Emmett O’Connell

Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024

By Fiona Audley
IA Newsletter, November 18, 2023

November 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment

As each year winds down Condé Nast Traveller releases its list of the best places to travel for the next year and they shine a light on places that are due their moment in the sun. Curated through nominations by expert contributors, the guide highlights the up-and-coming places to visit for the year ahead with 24 destinations chosen. “Our expert contributors nominate the … [Read more...] about Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024

2023 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion

IA Newsletter, May 27, 2023

May 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment

This historic, cultural, and civic celebration of Ireland’s history and heritage will be brought to life at a series of events across Wexford this summer An exciting series of events including historic talks, guided walks, a battle reenactment at Enniscorthy Bridge and an immersive experience for visitors with a ‘Rebellion Day’ battle encampment is all on offer in Wexford … [Read more...] about 2023 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion

Hurling Matches June 5 & 6, 2021

June 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment

GAAGO has six games available this weekend from the Allianz Hurling League's top tier are comfortably spaced apart, so a decent opportunity exists to assess the form of the main contenders later this summer. Cork/Limerick and Galway/Waterford may be the most immediately appealing, but each of the other four matches scheduled for this weekend have their own story too. The … [Read more...] about Hurling Matches June 5 & 6, 2021

A Visit to the Irish America Hall of Fame

By Irish America Staff
March / April 2020

March 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment

The Irish America Hall of Fame is fast becoming a travel destination in Ireland. The Hall of Fame is housed at the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience in New Ross, County Wexford. The ship, open for tours, is an exact replica of a sailing ship of that name that ferried thousands of Irish to America during the Great Hunger. New Ross is also the port from which Patrick Kennedy … [Read more...] about A Visit to the Irish America Hall of Fame

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Featured Video

Featured Podcast

News from the Irish Post

  • Gloria Hunniford to receive major Irish Post award

    Broadcasting legend to be honoured at star-studded ceremony in London GLORIA HUNNIFORD is to rece...

  • Woman and baby found dead in Co. Tipperary

    THE BODIES of a woman and a baby have been found at a property in Co. Tipperary. The discovery wa...

  • 'They all had names': Belfast City Council unveils plaque at workhouse Famine grave where 10,000 were buried

    BELFAST CITY COUNCIL has unveiled a plaque marking the spot of the city's last Famine grave, wher...

  • Fire causes extensive caused to commercial premises in Waterford city

    A LARGE fire has caused extensive damage to a commercial premises in Waterford city. Fire brigade...

May 10, 1869

The Transcontinental Railroad was completed. The first spikes were driven in 1863 during the Civil War, and over the following 6 year period, over 2,000 miles of track was laid entirely by hand over rugged terrain including the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Central Pacific Company built East from Sacramento, while the Union Pacific built West from Omaha, Nebraska. Both teams tried to beat the other’s record for track laying. The Central Pacific concocted a plan to lay 10 miles in a day. Eight Irish tracklayers put down 3,520 rails, while other workers laid 25,800 ties and drove 28,160 spikes in a single day. On May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, a golden spike was hammered into the final tie.

Footer

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe

  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Newsletter

Additional

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · IrishAmerica Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in