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America Éire: Share Your Story

Everyone has a story to tell…
We’re building a living archive
of the Irish in America

250 years after the Declaration of Independence, the Irish story is woven into every chapter of America’s history — more than 30 million Americans, one in ten, trace their roots to Ireland. America Éire is a nationwide storytelling initiative from Irish America 250.

We’re building a living archive of Irish American journeys — inviting all those with Irish-American links to share their piece of that legacy. Every story gets its own dedicated page.
Read the archive and tell your own.

Our Mission:
Honoring the Irish Spirit in America’s Story

Irish America 250 is dedicated to exploring the extraordinary legacy of people from the island of Ireland and their descendants in building the United States. As America celebrates its 250th, we’re illuminating centuries of shared heritage — from the battlefields of the Revolution to the steps of the White House, and everything in between.

A message from the Irish Ambassador

America Éire is Irish America 250’s nationwide grassroots storytelling project that honors the profound role and enduring legacy of Irish American communities in shaping the nation from its earliest days, while celebrating the ongoing deep and abiding bonds that connect America and Ireland today. Ours is a story that continues to evolve.

We are honored to share a message from Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States, on the Irish story in America and why yours belongs in the record.

Irish America: The Poem


“On that July 4th we too were there…“

Micheal O’Siadhail, Ireland’s beloved poet – and fitting bard for Irish America – reads Irish America. It’s a heartfelt tribute to our shared heritage in honor of the 250th birthday.

Vintage style photo of Statue of Liberty

History

Dive in to the fascinating story of the Irish in America – and centuries of links.

Stephen Moylan

Unsung Heroes

Discover those who helped found America – and uncover forgotten stories.

Events

Explore what’s in store for celebrations of the 250th anniversary!

On the Podcast

Listen to the Podcast

Fifteen conversations and counting — voices sharing their Irish American journey, from historians and diplomats to Olympic champions and community leaders.

Newest Episode

Nancy Logue

Nancy Logue, President of the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, shares her Irish story and the story of Father Thomas O’Reilly.

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Event notes, book reviews, interviews and more!

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“When our friendless standard was first unfurled for resistance, who were the strangers who first mustered around our staff? And when it reeled in fight, who more bravely sustained it than Erin’s generous sons?”

-George Washington

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Government Partners

Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade PRONI – Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Bureau, North America

Community Partners

American College Dublin American Irish Historical Society Ancient Order of Hibernians African American Irish Diaspora Network Celtic Junction Arts Center Cobh Heritage Centre Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick Hibernian Atlanta Irish Boston Irish Cultural Centre, Greater Boston Irish Fest Atlanta Irish-American Women's Club of America Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians National Famine Way / Great Irish Famine Walk Northside St. Patrick's Irish Festival O'Mahony History Consultant Skibbereen Heritage Centre Solas Nua Sons of the American Revolution Villanova University Center for Irish Studies We Are Global Irish
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IrishAmerica250.org is an independent, community-focused project celebrating the Irish contribution to American history. To learn about the official national commemorations of the 250th anniversary, visit America250.org.