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  1. Hidden Irish American history uncovered at Notre Dame
    May 26, 09

    Notre Dame holds some Irish surprises. When I was preparing a lecture on Eamon De Valera’s visit to the university during his 1919 American tour, I discovered that on the stop he viewed the Civil War sword of Thomas Francis Meagher. Known as a leader of the failed Young Irelander rising of 1848, Meagher championed a republican movement that sought to free Ireland by any means necessary. Not only does Notre Dame hold Meagher's sword but it also holds a battle flag of the famed Irish Brigade

  2. The Legendary Irish General
    March 10, 09

    IF they made a movie of Thomas Francis Meagher's life, you'd probably say it was too far fetched. Irish patriot, American Civil War general, New York newspaper editor and acting governor of the American frontier, he lived an adventure packed existence criss-crossing the world, living hard and finally dying under suspicious circumstances.

    It was Meagher's fortune - or misfortune - that his life took place against two of the most wrenching backdrops in Irish

    and American history.

  3. Ahern Warmly Praised for Speech
    March 09, 09

    THE congressional Friends of Ireland group hosted a special reception in honor of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern after his speech. Congressman Joe Crowley of New York told reporters that he felt Ahern's speech was well received."It was a very emotional speech especially when he spoke about the tragic events of 9/11 and all the Irish names he mentioned," said Crowley.

  4. The Mighty Mahers
    March 09, 09

    The Irish surname Maher, appearing also as O'Meagher, Meagher, O'Maher and Mahir, originated in County Tipperary. The name stems from the surname O'Meachair, a derivation of the word "meachar" meaning hospitable.

    Over fifty percent of Mahers can trace their family history back to County Tipperary, where the ancient clan held control of the territory near Roscrea at the foot of Devil's Bit Mountain for centuries.

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