New book details Supreme Court Justices’ many Irish links
“The Emerald Bench” details the Irish heritage of 25 U.S. Supreme Court justices.
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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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Margaret Corbin: First woman to earn an American military pension
Margaret Cochran’s strong personality earned her the nickname “Captain Molly” – and a U.S. military pension.
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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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John Barry: Wexford man and “Father of the American Navy”
“The Father of the American Navy” came from County Wexford – and is remembered as one of the most courageous leaders of the American Revolution.
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John Boyle O’Reilly: Journalist, Writer, and Civil Rights Activist
John Boyle O’Reilly was a remarkable Irish Bostonian – a writer and activist whose life story is one of courage, resilience, and dedication to justice.
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Stephen Moylan – Unsung Irishman who named a nation
Stephen Moylan earned his spot in the pantheon of American heroes for being the first person to write the words “United States of America.”
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