Great Famine Voices 2021 continues with a new series of standalone short films and online discussions beginning with Black Abolitionists in Ireland and continuing with caregivers during Ireland’s darkest years.
William Henry Lane “Master Juba” – the Father of Tap Dance
This week’s topic, a short film (23 minutes) and live online discussion features William Henry Lane “Master … [Read more...] about Famine Heroes Honor
Black Abolitionists in Ireland
William Henry Lane
Famine Heroes Honor
American Conference
for Irish Studies
The ACIS-West is the Western Regional chapter of the American Conference for Irish Studies, a multidisciplinary scholarly organization with approximately 800 members in the United States, Ireland, Canada, and other countries around the world. Each fall, ACIS-West holds an annual conference featuring plenary speakers, academic sessions in all fields of Irish Studies, poetry and … [Read more...] about American Conference
for Irish Studies
The Right Stuff
By Patricia Harty, Editor-In-Chief
April / May 2000
Eileen Collins, the first female to command a space mission, is a determined down-to-earth woman who never let anything stand in the way of her dream.August 1999: NASA, Texas: Eileen Collins looks a little tired and it's no wonder. America's first female space commander has been caught in a whirlwind of publicity since she returned to earth some three weeks before, having … [Read more...] about The Right Stuff
Mayo Day 2021 –
Tune into Mayo Day
from anywhere around the globe
Mayo Day, the day in the calendar year that recognizes County Mayo, its people, and all things Mayo returns on May 1st in true Irish style.The first county in Ireland to dedicate a day to its own name will present a special celebration of the heritage, culture, achievements, diaspora and community spirit of Mayo people everywhere.
Including the likes of U.S. President Joe … [Read more...] about Mayo Day 2021 –
Tune into Mayo Day
from anywhere around the globe
Remembering Michael Collins, Pilot of The First Moon Landing, and a True Pioneer
By Patricia Harty, Editor-In-Chief and Gregory Chestler, Editorial Assistant
The most trusted designated driver of all time has died. Astronaut Michael Collins passed away at his home in Florida on April 28. He was 90 years old, and he had been battling cancer. On July 20, 1969, two American astronauts landed on the moon and became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. As the astronaut in charge of orbiting the Moon as his crewmates, Neil … [Read more...] about Remembering Michael Collins, Pilot of The First Moon Landing, and a True Pioneer