If there is an Irish event happening in New York City, more often than not, the person behind the camera is Dublin-born photographer James Higgins. James has been a photographer in New York City for the past 25 years, and Irish America has been lucky to have him photograph many of our events over the years, including the 2024 Business 100. Finding the perfect angle, light, and … [Read more...] about Out & About in NYC with James Higgins
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News Roundup
By Tom Deignan
IA Newsletter, December 2, 2023
IA Newsletter, December 2, 2023
Musican Icon Shane MacGowan Dies at Age 65Music fans around the world are mourning the passing of Irish legend Shane MacGowan – at a time of year when his gritty Christmas classic “Fairytale of New York” is always in heavy rotation. “Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life,” MacGowan’s wife, Irish journalist and … [Read more...] about News Roundup
The Irish Government and New York Attorney General Step in to Revitalize the American Irish Historical Society
By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter, December 24, 2022
IA Newsletter, December 24, 2022
The Irish Government and New York Attorney General’s Office have stepped in to stop the sale of the American Irish Historical Society's landmark townhouse headquarters on Fifth Avenue. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, an interim board and executive director will work with members of the American Irish community, supported by Helena Nolan, Consulate General … [Read more...] about The Irish Government and New York Attorney General Step in to Revitalize the American Irish Historical Society
Hibernia: Building History
By Róisín Chapman
Subpoenas Issued To American Irish Historical Society Board Members New York’s Attorney General has subpoenaed key members of the American Irish Historical Society (AIHS) following the resignation of four board members. The resignations came amidst plans to sell the society’s Fifth Avenue location and move upstate to the Cooperstown region, 200 miles from New York. Two current … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Building History
News Roundup February 19, 2022
Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter February 19, 2022
IA Newsletter February 19, 2022
Waterford Woman Sets Irish Freediving Record Waterford City native Kathleen Macdonald has been ranked number one in Ireland for freediving, with a time of 6 minutes 12 seconds. Kathleen began freediving, the sport of diving without use of a breathing apparatus, just 18 months ago and has already achieved 10 national records. During Ireland’s first Covid lockdown, Kathleen’s … [Read more...] about News Roundup February 19, 2022