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Mired in controversy, the American Irish Historical Society needs a new board

The American Irish Historical Society in Manhattan is mired in controversy, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

News

NY Attorney General commits to review sale of American Irish Historical Society building

New York Attorney General Letitia James commits to a thorough review in the event of the sale of the American Irish Historical Society building.

News

Pressure is on to stop the sale of landmark Irish building in NYC

Ireland's Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence is urging the American Irish Historical Society to explore every option before selling its Fifth Avenue building.

News

Liam Neeson joins efforts to stop sale of New York Irish landmark

Irish Hollywood star has lent his support to stop the sale of the American Irish Historical Society on Fifth Avenue.

News

Criticism at home and abroad as American Irish Historical Society plans to sell

While the Irish government has disclosed how much it provided to support the AIHS, an online petition protesting the sale has gained more than 5,000 signatures.

Irish Voice

Plans afoot to block the sale of the American Irish Historical Society in New York

Some in Irish community plan to contact the state’s Attorney General to block the move and instead institute a new management plan.

Niall O'Dowd

The battle for the future of the American Irish Historical Society will be bitter

Last week the board of the American Irish Historical Society made a shock announcement that they were selling their majestic headquarters at 991 Fifth Avenue New York with an asking price of $52 million. The announcement shocked many including the Irish government.

News

Irish Consulate urges American Irish Historical Society to reconsider sale of NYC HQ

991 Fifth Avenue, the longtime NYC home of the American Irish Historical Society, was placed on the market earlier this week.

News

American Irish Historical Society's NYC headquarters on the market for $52 million

The American Irish Historical Society has been housed at 991 Fifth Avenue in New York City for more than 80 years.

Culture

The newest Irish comedian on the scene has made his way to America

Seamus O’Farrell, a comedic actor direct from Ireland, recently performed at the American Irish Historical Society in New York.

History

American Irish Historical Society to honor Terry O'Sullivan at annual dinner

The American Irish Historical Society to award its highest honor to Terence M. O'Sullivan, General President of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) with 121st Gold Medal

Entertainment

Restless Souls: Conversation with novelist Dan Sheehan

Young professionals group at the American Irish Historical Society will host a literary discussion and book signing with Irish Author Dan Sheehan and special guests Belinda McKeon, Katie Raissian and Tracy O’Neill with moderator Hope Tarr.

Entertainment

David Power and Willie Kelly perform at AIHS in New York City

A parlor performance of uillean pipe and fiddle music from their latest album “Apples In Winter”, at the American Irish Historical Society.

Irish Voice

Craic Fest brings a taste of Dublin to the American Irish Historical Society

Craic Fest brings A Taste of Dublin, the Irish music festival, to the American Irish Historical Society, in New York.

Entertainment

Pierce Turner performs in New York during Saint Patrick’s week

The American Irish Historical Society will host a special night of quality music at its 5th Ave home.

Community

Announcing the winners of the IrishCentral Creativity & Arts Awards

Last night, IrishCentral held our inaugural Arts & Creativity Awards at the American Irish Historical Society, celebrating the excellence and innovation of the Irish creative community in America.

Community

Irish Minister for the Diaspora Ciarán Cannon to attend IrishCentral Creativity & Arts Awards

Minister Cannon will attend the IrishCentral Creativity & Arts Awards on February 9 in New York at the American Irish Historical Society.

Culture

Join us at the IrishCentral Creativity & Arts Awards

Join us February 9 at the IrishCentral Arts & Creativity Awards at the American Irish Historical Society in New York City. Tickets on sale now.

Irish Voice

New leaders to spread history of achievements of Irish in America

The American Irish Historical Society, founded in 1897 to inform the world of the achievements of the Irish in America, is today a national center of scholarship and public education.

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