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A Tale of Two Photos

By Colum McCann
IA Newsletter, March 2, 2024

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On August 9th, 2014, one of the most chillingly iconic photographs of the 21st century was published online. The memory of it still sends a pour of cold along my spine. The orange jumpsuit. The black balaclava. The line between desert and sky. The knife was held casually by the executioner’s thigh. The portent. And then – in later images taken from a video still – the eerie, … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Photos

12th Annual Glucksman Ireland House Gala

IA Newsletter, February 24, 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 6:30 pmMandarin Oriental Hotel, New York CityOn Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, Glucksman Ireland House NYU will hold its 12th annual dinner gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manhattan. The Gala, an annual fixture on the New York calendar, celebrates the best in Irish literature and arts, journalism, and philanthropy. Proceeds from the event support … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Glucksman Ireland House Gala

Freedom’s Sons and Daughters

IA Newsletter, February 17, 2024

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The Stories of the Irish and George WashingtonINTRODUCTION There is no doubt that Ireland's sons and daughters played a major role in the battle for American independence from the British Crown. As leading Revolutionary War historian Thomas Fleming has noted, the Irish "responded en masse to the call for resistance to England. With more than 300,000 of them in the colonies, … [Read more...] about Freedom’s Sons and Daughters

Judy Collins Presents ‘Wildflowers in Full Bloom’

IA Newsletter, February 10, 2023

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The Iconic Artist Performs Landmark Album in its entirety with a Full OrchestraIn her 6th decade as an artist—and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year—Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers. The cultural icon will perform an exclusive series of shows … [Read more...] about Judy Collins Presents ‘Wildflowers in Full Bloom’