Building a Legacy of Hope at Killarney House and Gardens

Image caption (above): Red Stag at Killarney House and Gardens, photo taken by Conservation Ranger Peter O’Toole of Killarney National Park in County Kerry, Ireland By Kelly McShain Tyree Giddiness descended as the furtive text alerts started pouring in from… Continue Reading

Ireland Turns Its Back on History

By John Rodden and John Rossi Perhaps no country has been so haunted by history as Ireland A century ago, the War of Independence in Ireland broke out in late January — the Irish equivalent of the American Revolution. It… Continue Reading

“Dialogue is the only way forward:” an interview with the director and the star of Maze

by Brendan Clay Director Stephen Burke’s latest film adapts the true story of a large-scale IRA prison break in Northern Ireland in the 80s and stars Irish actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as real-life IRA member Larry Marley. Vaughan-Lawlor is a well… Continue Reading

A Philadelphia Story… Architect James Hoban

By Thom Nickels Did an Irishman design the First Bank building at 3rd and Chestnut Streets? The first time I heard this question posed I asked myself, “Can something this major be a mystery?” And yet in all probability it… Continue Reading

5 Questions for Bob Gessler President Irish Memorial Board of Directors — Irish Memorial Will Move

By Katharine Gilbert Dedicated in 2003, The Irish Memorial was constructed to commemorate the sesquicentennial of An Gorta Mor, the Great Hunger, and to recognize the contributions of the Irish to the growth of this City, State and Nation.  It… Continue Reading

Simply the Best Irish Superstar Katie Taylor — Title Unification Tour to Philadelphia

By Tim McCloskey Irish boxer Katie Taylor is coming to Philly to add another strap to her collection. The Bray Brawler, who first rose to prominence by winning the gold medal at the London Olympics, is on a collision course… Continue Reading

At Midday with Patrick Radden Keefe — The Murder of Jean McConville

By Sabina Clarke Recently I met with Patrick Radden Keefe the amazingly gifted author, investigative journalist and staff writer for The New Yorker since 2012 and contributor since 2006.  His latest book Say Nothing out now and getting rave reviews… Continue Reading

Irish Champions Fight for World Titles in Philadelphia

By Tim McCloskey The biggest Irish boxing event in Philadelphia history will take place on St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Temple University’s Liacouras Center. Led by British promoter of the year Eddie Hearn, Irish boxing stars Jono Carroll and Katie… Continue Reading