A Global Artist’s Irish Roots
A centenary symposium was held at London’s Royal Academy of Arts in April to honor…
Barbara Lynch:
Cooking for the City She Loves
With ingenuity, a lot of talent, and a passion for cooking, Barbara Lynch rose from…
Beckett’s Bodies
“Dance first, think later. It is the natural order.” These are the words made famous…
Bus Éireann Dispute Sparks Suspicion
The daily routines of many Irish commuters were thrown into disarray when employees of Bus…
Californian Student Discovers Cork Link
A Californian student attending University College Cork had a prominent role in the centenary commemoration…
Census Reports on Love and Language
The results of the Republic of Ireland’s most recent census, conducted April 24, 2016, were…
Connecticut’s Coffin Ship Art Exhibit
Aseries of art pieces portraying the struggle for survival aboard the “coffin ships” on which…
County Clare in All its Glory
One of the most beautiful counties in Ireland is captured in pictures and videos that…
Entrepreneurial Emigrants Invited Home
Returning diaspora who wish to kickstart new businesses on Irish soil can now apply for…
First Word:
The Joys of Cooking
Our cover story on top chef and restauranteur, Barbara Lynch got me thinking about my…
Francis Bacon Painting Hits $51.8m Bid
A triptych painting of George Dyer, the lover and muse of Irish-born figurative artist Francis…
Hurling Returns to Fenway Park
The sport of hurling will return to Fenway Park with a doubleheader in the AIG…
In Search of Lost Writers
The unexpected success of the efforts of Dublin’s Tramp Press to re-release out-of-print and forgotten…
IRB Leader and Civil War Vet Remembered
The 150th anniversary commemoration of Colonel Thomas J. Kelly and the Manchester Martyrs was celebrated…
Ireland Announces Online Passport Applications
In March the Irish government rolled out a major change to its passport issuing office,…
Ireland v. Mexico Soccer Friendly
The Irish men’s national soccer team is set to square off against Mexico June 1…
Irish Artist Awarded for Refugee Shots
Irish photographer Richard Mosse was awarded the 2017 Prix Pictet photography award in May for…
Irish Beach Brought Back to Life Overnight
Sand has returned to a village beach on Achill Island for the first time in…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Colin Farrell is Beguiled
One of the more highly-anticipated dramas for this summer is Colin Farrell’s The Beguiled, hitting…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Jane Lynch Leads Unabomber Series
Later this year, an Irish American actress will play a starring role in a TV…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: John Cusack Scouts the North for Thomas Francis Meagher Film
Irish American John Cusack recently went on a secret movie mission to Belfast. Chicago native…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Liam Neeson Tackles a Revamped Philip Marlowe
Lots of Irish talent looks to be coming together for an upcoming movie about an…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Rumors Surround U.S. Father Ted Remake
Hollywood runs on many things, from money to egos. Another essential show biz ingredient? Rumors….
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Streaming Report
In case you missed these when they first came out… Two famous Hollywood directors with…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: The Dunning Man Adaptation Hits the Festival Circuit
Writer Kevin Fortuna’s collection of stories The Dunning Man was heaped with praise when it…
Irish Eye on Hollywood: The Golden Age of New York Journalism
Legendary Irish American newspaper columnist Jimmy Breslin (right) is gone but will not be forgotten….
Maudie: A Love Story
Irish director Aisling Walsh talks to Patricia Harty about her latest film. Set in Nova…
Meagher’s Memorial, Late, But Not Forgotten
When General Thomas Francis Meagher died, he never received a formal memorial. An Irish revolutionary…
Michael D. Higgins First Leader to Light Uisneach Fire in 1,000 Years
In May, Irish President Michael D. Higgins became the first Irish leader to light the…
Mother Teanga
The Irish language has roots stretching back at least 5,000 years and shares words with…
New Roles for Irish Diplomats
Irish ambassador to Great Britain Dan Mulhall (above right) is set to replace Anne Anderson…
North America Acts Irish
Community theater groups from throughout the United States and Canada converged at the Geva Theater…
Obama Receives JFK Profile in Courage Award
In May, former president Barack Obama received the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Profile in Courage Award…
Origin Celebrates 15 Years
New York’s Origin Theatre Company, whose mission is to celebrate the work of Irish and…
Photo Album: The Old Irish of Burlington, Vermont
My family never celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at our house. When I got older and…
Reinventing Anne of Green Gables
The Donegal actress at the heart of a new series about Canada’s most famous orphan…
Review of Books
POETRY The Wake Forest Series of Irish Poetry, Vol. 4 Selected by David Wheatley In…
Roots: The Lynches of Galway
The name Lynch, which is ranked among the 100 most common names in Ireland, originates…
Sláinte! My Own Personal Seanchaí
Edythe Preet writes about her father’s love of literature and storytelling. June always finds me…
The Forgotten Irish American Artist of the Capitol Building
Geoffrey Cobb writes about Thomas Crawford, who sculpted the figure of Liberty and Freedom on…
Those We Lost
Jimmy Breslin 1928 – 2017 Legendary New York City reporter Jimmy Breslin, who appeared on…
Tom Moran Receives Honorary Doctorate from Manhattan College
Tom Moran, a perennial figure on Irish America’s Business 100 list and a member of…
Tullaghoge Fort:
Home of the O’Neills
A memorial stone and plaque were unveiled to mark the 400th anniversary of the death…
Washington Nationals Return to Irish Roots
Irish ambassador to the U.S. Anne Anderson joined the Washington Nationals baseball team at their…
Wexford Festival Opera Named Best in World
Ireland’s famed Wexford Festival Opera won the prestigious “Best Festival” prize at this year’s International…
What Are You Like?
Allen Leech
The former Downton Abbey star makes his American stage debut. ℘℘℘ ong before Allen Leech…
Wild Irish Women:
The Reporter Who Wouldn’t Go Away
Dorothy is Back! Dorothy Kilgallen was a TV and radio star, a columnist who wrote about…
Window on the Past:
The Georgia Healys
In antebellum Georgia, the Healy children, born legal slaves to an Irish immigrant father and…
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Photo Album: The Old Irish of Burlington, Vermont
My family never celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at our house. When I got older and…