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Lydia Barrington Darragh: Irish Pacifist, American Patriot

It is understandable that the mention of wartime heroism tends to evoke images of combat valor. But there are other ways that people can contribute heavily to the wartime cause without taking a…

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Glitz, Glamor, and Pride in Heritage at the Irish Post Awards

Irish talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business, and culture lit up London on November 27 as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane…

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Hamill’s Snow In
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Pete Hamill’s 1997 novel Snow in August has been selected by Governor Bill Owens as…

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The Last Word: Things Fall Apart

The failure to stay young. ℘℘℘ The greatest failure in America is the failure to…

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March 4, 1778

Robert Emmet, one of Ireland’s most famous revolutionaries, was born in Dublin on this day in 1778. Though he was born a wealthy Protestant, his family sympathized with the Irish Catholics and the American Revolution, and they became friendly with Irish nationalist revolutionaries. Emmet entered Trinity College, Dublin, at age fifteen, where he became involved with political activism. He was expelled in 1798 when it was discovered that he was serving as Secretary to a secret United Irish Committee. He organized the 1803 Rebellion, but unsuccessfully attempted to call off the uprising, which was quickly deteriorating into chaos. Emmet then went into hiding, but was captured, tried for high treason, and ordered hanged, drawn and quartered.

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