Other Writers Other Writers For Irish Americans, Thanksgiving used to be Halloween Ragamuffin Day is still celebrated each year with a Thanksgiving parade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
History History The AIDS ward, New York 1982, and an amazing Irish American doctor “Perhaps you could come with me to speak to some patients?...These are special patients, suffering from ...a disease no one wants to deal with.”
Genealogy Genealogy Genealogists share tips on how to pinpoint where your ancestors lived in Ireland Kate and Mike Lancor of Old Friends Genealogy, based in New Hampshire, share some tips for researching your Irish ancestors.
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland AOH meets with Northern Ireland Secretary of State on Troubles amnesty proposals The AOH, who believes British amnesty proposals would "add a new chapter of hurt and injustice," met with Brandon Lewis on October 10.
Genealogy Genealogy Are you Irish? These are the best ways to begin researching your Irish roots Always thought you had Irish heritage but weren’t 100% certain? Here are some of the best ways to begin your Irish family research.
Entertainment Entertainment Brittany Murphy’s husband's involvement in her death called into question in new doc In "What Happened, Brittany Murphy," Murphy's relationship with her husband Simon Monjack at the time of her death in 2009 is questioned.
Politics Politics Irish American political leaders double down on support for Northern Ireland peace Irish American leaders met in both Washington DC and Dublin in support of the Good Friday Agreement.
Genealogy Genealogy Family Heritage Month - DNA test reveals truth for one man after Irish nuns lied Maine man Kevin Battle traced his mother using a DNA test but was lied to by Irish Catholic Nuns about his past.
Other Writers Other Writers The Newark church where an Irish American priest says Mass in Italian If you enjoyed 'The Many Saints of Newark,' you might want to check out the Italian Mass at St. Lucy's in Newark - said by Fr Paul Donohue.
Community Community New York Irish charity HOPe ready to gather again HOPe (Helping Other People) was created 19 years ago by a group of Co. Kerry-born New Yorkers to provide financial aid to projects in South America and Africa.
