Irish America Magazine

On November 1, 1920 Kevin Barry was hanged by the British in Mountjoy Prison at just 18 years old. https://youtu.be/uRk8DW9y43c

Sláinte! The Irish Roots of Halloween, https://irishamerica.com//slainte-the-irish-roots-of-hall/. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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With Halloween or Feile Na Marbh just two days away we bring you the history of the origin of the day and some recipes to try. https://irishamerica.com//slainte-feile-na-marbh-the-orig/

Congratulations to the LA Dodgers on their first World Series win in 32 years. We look forward to a "normal" season in 2021 with a tradition started by Irishmen Jimmy McAleer, https://irishamerica.com//jimmy-mcaleers-opening-day-lega/

40 years ago today, the first hunger strikes of Irish republicans imprisoned at HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland began on October 27, 1980. https://irishamerica.com/1980/10/october-27-1980/

The United Irishmen, formed on October 26, 1791, were heroes in the fight for Irish independence. https://irishamerica.com//the-united-irishmen-and-the-179/

With early voting underway and election day just 9 days away we take a look at U.S. Presidents and First Ladies of Irish stock who made the White House their home through the years. https://irishamerica.com//presidents-first-ladies-of-iris/

Timothy Egan, the Pulitzer-prize winning writer discusses growing up Catholic and the spiritual reawakening he experienced walking the Via Francigena the ancient road and pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome, where he hoped to meet Pope Francis. Watch Tom Deignan's interview with Tim Egan, https://irishamerica.com//a-modern-day-pilgrimagean-inter/

Irish America Magazine has been in print for 35 years. Take a look back at some of our best from our 30th anniversary, https://irishamerica.com//celebrating-thirty-years-of-iri/. Our next print issue will celebrate 35 years! Keep an eye out for it.

Music is as much part of our Irish culture as breathing. It was through songs and poems that much of our early history was passed down. Edythe Preet writes music defines Ireland’s identity. And music being the food of love, Edythe adds a couple of recipes for Irish comfort food. Enjoy! https://irishamerica.com/2013/05/slainte-music-music-music/

Learn about some Irish poets and their peculiar adventures in America, https://irishamerica.com//the-peculiar-adventures-of-iris/

Looking for a new book to start on this beautiful fall Sunday? Read Tom Deignan's interview with John Banville about his newest book snow. https://irishamerica.com//10/an-interview-with-john-banvi/