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Biden reaffirms commitment to Ireland visit to mark 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Greg O'Loughlin

2 days ago
1 min

Biden reaffirms commitment to Ireland visit to mark 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

The BBC reported this morning that President Joseph Biden is committed to his visit to Belfast in April in spite of MI5's decision to...

A sense of opportunity & optimism on US visit

Greg O'Loughlin

6 days ago
2 min

A sense of opportunity & optimism on US visit

A Letter from Ireland a Chara, I have a confession to make: I have a St. Patrick’s hangover. No, it was not self-inflicted or...

Sinn Féin continues to increase in polls

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 23
1 min

Sinn Féin continues to increase in polls

The Irish Times, The Sunday Times, and The Irish News all reported that Sinn Féin continues to solidify its place as the largest...

Executive should be restored immediately - O'Neill

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 22
2 min

Executive should be restored immediately - O'Neill

"Time to get back to business." - Finucane First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill said today that the public want and deserve the...

Brehon Law Society of NY calls on Irish government to prepare response to Legacy legislation

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 21
2 min

Brehon Law Society of NY calls on Irish government to prepare response to Legacy legislation

The president of Brehon Law Society of New York, Domhnall O’Cathain, released a statement yesterday calling on the Irish government to...

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 19
2 min

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

A Letter from Ireland a Chara, Happy St. Patrick’s Day. It has been quite the week. The Sinn Féin delegation led by Mary Lou McDonald and...

O’Neill welcomes Biden visit and calls for restored Executive without delay

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 14
1 min

O’Neill welcomes Biden visit and calls for restored Executive without delay

First Minister Elect Michelle O’Neill said today she would be delighted to welcome the US President Joe Biden to Belfast to mark 25 years...

Reflections on The Good Friday Agreement: 25 Years of Peace & Progress

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 13
1 min

Reflections on The Good Friday Agreement: 25 Years of Peace & Progress

An evening with President Bill Clinton and Gerry Adams. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Irish America...

Message in US will be one of hope and opportunity: Mary Lou McDonald TD

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 12
2 min

Message in US will be one of hope and opportunity: Mary Lou McDonald TD

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, and Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill MLA, will travel to the United States next week to attend the...

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 11
2 min

Taking up the baton

A Letter from Ireland a Chara, This week we lost Rita O’Hare. She was a friend, a comrade, and mentor, and at times tormentor. Many knew...

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 8
0 min

Funeral of Rita O'Hare

Information for Services for Rita O'Hare

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 6
1 min

Information for Services for Rita O'Hare

Funeral services for Rita O'Hare will be held at Glasnevin Cemetery on Tuesday, March 7th at approximately 1:30pm Irish Time. The service...

Irish America mourns passing of Rita O'Hare

Greg O'Loughlin

Mar 5
2 min

Irish America mourns passing of Rita O'Hare

As news of Rita O'Hare's passing made its way across the country, tributes and memories poured in from every corner. United States...

ciaranquinnireland

Mar 4
3 min

Sadness at the passing of Rita O’Hare

Speaking this morning, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has said: “I am deeply saddened to announce the death of Rita O’Hare, who...

American Political Leadership Reacts to Windsor Framework News

Greg O'Loughlin

Feb 28
3 min

American Political Leadership Reacts to Windsor Framework News

As news of a resolution to the impasse between the UK and the EU over trade concerns broke, American political leaders responded with...

Time now to make politics work and restore Executive without delay: O’Neill

Greg O'Loughlin

Feb 27
1 min

Time now to make politics work and restore Executive without delay: O’Neill

Speaking from Stormont this afternoon Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O’Neill welcomed the breakthrough between London and Brussels in...

Sinn Féin President welcomes conclusion of Protocol negotiations

Greg O'Loughlin

Feb 27
2 min

Sinn Féin President welcomes conclusion of Protocol negotiations

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD this afternoon welcomed the conclusion of negotiations between London and Brussels and the fact...

Breaking News: London and Brussels Reach Agreement

Greg O'Loughlin

Feb 27
1 min

Breaking News: London and Brussels Reach Agreement

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have reached an agreement on the implementation...

Looking to the future of a new and united Ireland

Greg O'Loughlin

Feb 25
2 min

Looking to the future of a new and united Ireland

A Letter from Ireland a Chara, I was intending to write about the upcoming St. Patrick’s day visit by the Sinn Féin leadership and the...

The Fenian Ram - The World’s First Military Submarine

Greg O'Loughlin

Feb 24
1 min

The Fenian Ram - The World’s First Military Submarine

Irish America has always looked for new and novel means to support the struggle for Irish independence and freedom. That support took...

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