Memories of a Midnight Mass in Derry, 1968
“O Holy Night” and other beloved carols echoed through the town, resonating in schools, on TV, and on the radio, with the former holding a… Read More »Memories of a Midnight Mass in Derry, 1968
The myths and legends of the Giant’s Causeway
The magical Giant’s Causeway has astounded millions of tourists with its mystique and uniqueness, but long before it became easy or common for world travelers… Read More »The myths and legends of the Giant’s Causeway
American Irish Historical Society board replaced by New York Attorney General
The American Irish Historical Society (AIHS) board will be replaced and an interim board will be created to manage the organization’s affairs, New York Attorney… Read More »American Irish Historical Society board replaced by New York Attorney General
The most important Irish American moments in history
From John F. Kennedy’s election to Riverdance and the Quiet Man, Irish Americans have left quite a mark on the world. John F. Kennedy’s Election… Read More »The most important Irish American moments in history
Dublin riots caused “tens of millions” of damage, says Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has estimated that the damage done to public infrastructure during violent anti-immigrant riots on Thursday night could cost “tens of millions of… Read More »Dublin riots caused “tens of millions” of damage, says Varadkar
How to roast a Thanksgiving turkey, with tips from our Irish chef!
Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching! Below, learn why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving and then let our Irish chef teach you how to perfectly roast… Read More »How to roast a Thanksgiving turkey, with tips from our Irish chef!
Remembering the Clancy Brothers on the anniversary of Tom’s death
On November 7, 1990, the world lost Tom Clancy to stomach cancer, aged 66. Clancy left behind a wife, son, and five daughters, the youngest… Read More »Remembering the Clancy Brothers on the anniversary of Tom’s death
Where does Ireland football go from here?
We are at the dusky twilight of the Stephen Kenny era, with the current manager of the Irish soccer team having as much chance of… Read More »Where does Ireland football go from here?
Seeing Cromwell in Columbus – an Irish writer’s reflection on Native American art
“The Indigenous discovered Columbus,” expressed Chance Landry, a Native American artist, activist, and a descendant of one of the five great chiefs of the Lipan… Read More »Seeing Cromwell in Columbus – an Irish writer’s reflection on Native American art
The English woman who believed she was reincarnated from an Irish mum of eight
Do you believe in reincarnation? The concept has not much been discussed in Ireland in the last few centuries what with the disdain that the… Read More »The English woman who believed she was reincarnated from an Irish mum of eight