A collection of letters between Irish freedom fighter Michael Collins and his fiancée Kitty Kiernan was donated to the Irish government in July. The 305 letters provide insights into the softer, less well-known side of Collins.Peter Barry purchased the letters at a Dublin auction five years ago for £45,000. He stated that he did not think the collection would have remained in … [Read more...] about News from Ireland: Collins’ Letters Donated to Irish State
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The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Educators
By Irish America Staff
November 1999
Eoin McKiernanChampion of Education "We can give no greater evidence of our love for Ireland than to join in the race to further the achievement of Irish children." Eoin McKiernan is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost authorities in the U.S. on Irish affairs, and includes on his resumé such job descriptions as author, lecturer, script writer, TV presenter, columnist … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Educators