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Margaret Haughery: “Mother of the Orphans” in New Orleans
How did an orphaned, illiterate immigrant become a philanthropist?
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The Legacy of Thomas Cahill: America’s Soccer Pioneer
This immigrants’ son is the unsung architect of modern U.S. soccer.
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New resource tells Ulster migration story
Public Records Office of Northern Ireland launches publication in DC
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Irish prominent among leaders as British left NYC on Evacuation Day
With so many Irish in the Continental Army, it’s no surprise that key leaders had Irish ties.
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The Irish Lineage of America’s Presidents
From the Ulster settlers of the eighteenth century to modern leaders with roots throughout the island, many U.S. presidents trace their ancestry to Ireland.
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Irish women served the cause of the Revolution
Irish women played their part in supporting the revolution.
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Kinsale Remembrance Garden honors those lost on 9/11
Marking the 24th anniversary of the horrific events of September 11 – and remembering Kathleen Cait Murphy, who created a lasting memorial.
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Watch “Ireland and America: 250th Anniversary Perspectives.”
In May, the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), in partnership with the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI), hosted the event “Ireland and America: 250th Anniversary Perspectives.”
