The 17th green on The Straits, a par 3There's a beautiful links golf course in Wisconsin called Whistling Straits, and it looks like it could be in Ireland.There’s a beautiful links golf course in Wisconsin called Whistling Straits, and it looks like it could be in Ireland. The 43rd Ryder Cup matches will be held on September 24 to 26, 2021, on the links-style course at … [Read more...] about Whistling Straits to Host Ryder Cup
Travel Archives
The Homecoming:
My Joyous First Return to Ireland Since Covid Began
Niall O'Dowd was on the first full Aer Lingus flight from New York to Dublin this week as entry requirements in Ireland were finally rolled back.Aer Lingus flew its first full flight since March 2020 from New York to Dublin on Monday, as Covid travel restrictions in Ireland are no longer in place and families can again reunite. Irish America's publisher Niall O’Dowd was on the … [Read more...] about The Homecoming:
My Joyous First Return to Ireland Since Covid Began
Olympic Rowing Greats
Billions of viewers watched the Tokyo Olympics this summer. And there were countless feature stories about the 1964 Olympics, when Japan first hosted the games, including a detailed recounting of the historic showdown between German and American teams in the eight-man rowing competition, a marquis event in that era, however, none mentioned the Irish American connection, until … [Read more...] about Olympic Rowing Greats
Mayo Day 2021 –
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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 –
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Tourism Ireland Hosts
St. Patrick’s Day from Home
Virtual Pub Tour and Music CelebrationWednesday, March 17, 2021, 5:30 PM ESTEveryone knows that the island of Ireland is the best place in the world to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. However, as overseas visitors can’t travel there, for now, this St Patrick’s Day Tourism Ireland will bring a taste of Ireland right into the homes of people everywhere around the world.
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St. Patrick’s Day from Home