On January 13, 1800, Daniel O’Connell made the first of many speeches opposing Ireland’s union with Great Britain, his very first public speech, at a… Read More »On This Day: Daniel O’Connell made his first speech opposing Union with England
Edgeworthstown is a wonderful heritage location tucked away in the heart of Ireland’s landlocked county of Longford. Like many places in the Midlands, it is… Read More »Maria Edgeworth, Ireland’s Pioneering Writer and Educator
Leave them their sad stone angels, their tattered flags, and dirty sheets. Their crushed drums and tuneless fifes. Painted cannons, broken swords, and rusted bayonets.… Read More »Walking among Grey Ghosts of the Civil War in Savannah
“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 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
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
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
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
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!
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
