Oscars MomentsThere was good, bad and ugly news for the Irish at the Academy Awards back in March. Of the 20 nominees in the Oscar acting categories, five were Irish – which computes to 25 percent, an amazing statistic for a nation whose entire population is not much bigger than that of the City of Los Angeles. The good news: there were two Irish winners at the Oscars, Ross … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Irish Eye on Hollywood
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News Roundup January 14, 2023
By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter January 14, 2023
IA Newsletter January 14, 2023
Banshees of Inisherin Takes Home 3 Awards at the 2023 Golden GlobesThe Banshees of Inisherin proved itself as the best film of the year after taking home three of the eight Golden Globes it received nominations for. Colin Farrell won Best Actor – Musical or Comedy, writer-director Martin McDonagh won Best Screenplay, and the film won Best Picture – Musical or Comedy. In his … [Read more...] about News Roundup January 14, 2023
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Irish America Staff Fall 2022
Banshees: A Friends at War MovieIt is only a slight exaggeration to say that Ireland’s entire film industry seems to be involved in two big movies hitting screens in the next few months. First, there is the late October release of The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. Written and directed by Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Irish Eye on Hollywood
News Roundup October 1, 2022
Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter October 1, 2022
IA Newsletter October 1, 2022
Irish American Partnership Announces $500,000 Disbursement to Education and Community Programs in Ireland On September 29, the Irish American Partnership announced it disbursed $500,000 in grants to primary schools, universities, community programs, and organizations across the island of Ireland during its biennial leadership mission this week. The awards were announced at a … [Read more...] about News Roundup October 1, 2022
News Roundup July 16, 2022
Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter July 16, 2022
IA Newsletter July 16, 2022
Sparks Fly in Northern IrelandPhoto: Getty ImagesUnder heightened police presence and tight security, Northern Ireland's Orange Order members marched through Belfast City for Tuesday's Twelfth of July celebrations. The Orange Order parades celebrate the Battle of Boyne on July 1, 1690, when William of Orange, also known as King Billy, defeated the army of Catholic King James … [Read more...] about News Roundup July 16, 2022