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Hate Speech and the Death of Free Speech

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The Gaelic American has previously reported on Ireland’s moves towards official censorship through hate speech legislation. Our previous article explained that Irish republicans faced...

Waking Tour: New York and the Irish Language

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On Saturday November 18th, the Brooklyn Gaelic League / Cumann Chaitlin agus Thomais Ui Chleirigh will host a walking tour on the history...

NIFC Fenian Commemoration 2023

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The National Irish Freedom Committee / Cumann na Saoirse Náisiúnta will host the 2023 Annual Fenian Republican Commemoration at the Fenian Monument in Calvary...

Sean Tallon GAA Tournament 2023

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Sean Tallon, a son of Irish immigrants, grew up in St. Barnabas Parish in Woodlawn/Yonkers, and graduated from Iona College in 1996. Sean was...

Oiche Shamhna – Halloween

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The first day of November is the first day of the New Year on the ancient Celtic calendar – its name: Samhain (pronounced sow-un)....

Irish Language Mass at St. Barnabas 2023

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians will join with Gaelic Societies, Irish Community groups and the parishioners of St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church to host...

In Memoriam: Kevin McCormack

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Kevin Patrick McCormack (58), member of Ancient Order of Hibernian Division 8, Selden,  went to his eternal reward on October 8, 2023.  An award-winning...

NYPD Honors William McAuliffe

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Originally from Meelin, County Cork, William McAuliffe was born in 1879, the fifth of seven children born to Timothy and Hanora McAuliffe. At the time,...

Iona’s Memorable 83rd Birthday

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It was on this day last year that Iona College announced it was becoming a university. Today, the 83rd anniversary of Iona University’s founding,...

Robert Emmet Commemorations 2023

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As of writing, there are three Robert Emmet commemorations planned in the Virginia/D.C. area: Irish-American Unity Conference is hosting at the D.C. Emmet Statue...