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Hibernia | Life and Service

St. Francis of Assisi on West 31st Street may be the most sacred space in New York City. It has long been revered for its Franciscan ministry to the poor, its daily breadline…

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Window on the Past | David F. Barry: The Irish ‘Shadow Catcher’

He was called the “Little Shadow Catcher” by the Indians, due to his 5’ 5” height and his miraculous ability to capture images on paper. Some whites called Barry the “Sioux Charmer,” due…

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Call for Urgent
Finucane Inquiry

There is growing pressure on the British Government to hold an independent inquiry into alleged…

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Ancient Gaelic Manuscript Discovered

Arecently discovered 15th-century Irish vellum manuscript reveals a connection between Gaelic Ireland and the Islamic…

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November 5, 1987

On this day in 1987, Irish television broadcaster Eamonn Andrews died in London at the age of 64. Andrews was best known as the presenter for the popular BBC television show, “This Is Your Life,” in which celebrities and important figures were taken through a history of his or her life. Andrews hosted the show from 1955-1964 and then again from 1969-1987. He was also famous for hosting shows like “What’s My Line?” and was frequently the commentator for boxing matches. He was the chair of the RTE Authority and oversaw the introduction of State television into Ireland.

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