The biggest manhunt in the NYPD history took place in the summer of 1977, when the serial killer who called himself Son of Sam terrorized New York City. Irish detective Timothy Dowd was the one who cracked the case.
The spread of disease happens quick and fast, especially in 1847 when Irish refugees fled the famine and brought deadly diseases to Toronto. Unlike many, Dr. George Robert Grasett helped them.
One of the most beautiful genres of ancient Irish literature was the story of runaway lovers, such as Diarmuid agus Gráinne, or Tristan and Iseult, and many others.
While there has been major coverage of the Choctaw Indians donation to Irish famine relief, less well-known is the work of New York Jewish leaders to help the starving Irish.
He saw the bright side of every situation. As I got older and learned the story of his childhood and the adversities he'd faced, I was more impressed by his positive attitude.
As June is coming to an end, it is come time to celebrate LGBTQ Irish influencers. Here are just a few of Ireland’s most influential people from history to present day.
