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War on the Irish Language
The July 9, 1921 edition of The Gaelic American contained an article titled “War on the Irish Language.” The article reported, “The war on the...
St. Patrick’s Day 1982
The highest honor one can receive in Irish-American circles is to be named Grand Marshal of their local St. Patrick's Day Parade, with the...
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Comparing the Declarations of Independence
July 4, 2021 marks 245 years since the Declaration of Independence. In this article, James McGlashin provides a brief analysis of the American Declaration...
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The Irish of Medal of Honor Grove
This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect the generations of American veterans stretching back to their first engagement at Lexington and Concord in 1775....
RI Unveiling Plaque for Hunger Strikers
On Sunday, May 21st at 1pm, the Rhode Island 1916 Commemoration Committee will unveil a plaque dedicated to the 1981 hunger strikers at the...
An Gorta Mór – Staten Island
During the period of 1845-1850, over a million Irish people died of starvation and disease, while many more were forced to emigrate to faraway...
Ireland Passes ‘Hate Speech’ Legislation
This past week, the Republic of Ireland passed the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill which has brought the...
Clarke Lecture in Brooklyn
On Tuesday, April 25, at 8pm, at American Legion McFadden Brothers Post (290 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn) the Brooklyn Gaelic League will host a...
Biden Appeals for Continued Peace
United States President Joe Biden has been in Ireland for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and to visit his ancestral homes...
Legacy of the Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement (GFA) was signed 25 years ago today, successfully bringing an end to much of the political violence of The Troubles,...
AOH Presenting FFAI Grants in Belfast
Hibernians will follow a St. Patrick week of key meetings with Irish and British political leaders in Washington and New York, by presenting more...
Myths & Legends: St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Each year around March 17, the name of St. Patrick appears in every major publication in the civilized world - sometimes with honor and...