A milestone event took place on Thursday evening September 29, 2022, in New York City when the African American Irish Diaspora, an organization whose mission is to foster relations between African Americans and Ireland based on shared heritage and culture, held its Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards Gala. In addition to a stellar line-up of honorees, the event featured … [Read more...] about African American Irish Diaspora Network Celebrates Inaugural Diaspora Leadership Awards at NYC Gala
Shannon The Heart of Ireland
Sharon Ní Chonchuir Fall 2022
One of the best places to experience Irish culture, history and stunning natural beauty, is the Shannon region, and it’s just a direct flight away from New York and Boston.The song says that it’s a long, long way from Clare to here – that’s likely to be true for most of you reading this. However, once you actually arrive in County Clare, you’ll find that you’re not a long way … [Read more...] about Shannon The Heart of Ireland
A Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Home of the British Royal Family
By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter September 10, 2022
IA Newsletter September 10, 2022
Reflecting on the history and historic actions of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth IIFollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth, Niall O'Dowd remembers his exciting tour of Buckingham Palace and reflects on the history the Royal family and the London residence has witnessed.London: Occasionally you pinch yourself in life when you find yourself somewhere you never dreamed you would … [Read more...] about A Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Home of the British Royal Family
Elizabeth Crowley Carries On
The Family Tradition of Public Service
By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter August 20, 2022
IA Newsletter August 20, 2022
Elizabeth Crowley spent this week knocking on doors and shaking hands at subway stations across the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens – where she was born into an Irish Catholic family of 15 children.
“I wouldn't be the person I am today if I didn’t have the love and support of my big Irish family,” says Crowley, a one-time member of the New York City … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Crowley Carries On
The Family Tradition of Public Service
How The Assassination of Michael Collins 100 Years Ago Changed Ireland For The Worse
By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter, August 20, 2022
IA Newsletter, August 20, 2022
There is no question that if Michael Collins had not died, Irish history would have been changed utterly. 100 years ago, on the 22nd of August, 1922, on a lonely road outside Cork City, the general commander of the Irish Army, Michael Collins, was shot dead in an ambush by IRA forces. He died in his home county, among his own people, with his dream of Irish unity … [Read more...] about How The Assassination of Michael Collins 100 Years Ago Changed Ireland For The Worse