Irish America 250 Announces Several Initiatives to Celebrate the Irish Contribution to the United States of America

Irish America 250 Announces Several Initiatives to Celebrate the Irish Contribution to the United States of America

Report by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor On President’s Day –– Monday, February 16, 2026 –– the official launch of Irish America 250 took place in New York City’s Irish American Historical Society at 5th Ave and 80th St. That event was the...
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The Sold Out Celtic Cruise Provided NY’s Irish Community a Fun Evening and Funding for Emerald Island Immigration Center

The Sold Out Celtic Cruise Provided NY’s Irish Community a Fun Evening and Funding for Emerald Island Immigration Center

Report. By Brad balfour, Arts Editor On Wednesday, June 10, 2026 over 100 people boarded the Spirit of New York at Pier 62, Chelsea Piers in New York City. For over four and a half hours of an open bar, all-you-can-eat buffet, six...
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Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign

Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign

Spotlight by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Book: “Mithim”Author: Carina McNallyPublisher: Mercier Press There are so many tales in Irish history that merit a novel or two, so it’s great to find one about a period in history that needs further scrutiny....
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Mary Flynn O’Hara, RIP

Mary Flynn O’Hara, RIP

Mary O’Hara (nee Flynn) of Williston Park NY passed away peacefully on June13, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland and raised in the beautiful village of Cloghan, County Offaly, Mary was the beloved...
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Red Penguin Publisher Stephanie Larkin Helps Unleashes Writer Maureen Reed and Her Series Set in Ireland

Red Penguin Publisher Stephanie Larkin Helps Unleashes Writer Maureen Reed and Her Series Set in Ireland

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor & Mike Greenly Born in the United States, Red Penguin Books founder and president Stephanie Larkin has led the company for over 18 years, working with books of all genres and helping people to “unleash th...
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The What and How to Find Irish Food in The New York Area

The What and How to Find Irish Food in The New York Area

Report by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Recently, I was at a meeting and someone asked what exactly would make a good meal on St. Patrick’s Day? The obvious came to mind — corn beef and cabbage. But then, I got...
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Signifying the Fall Art Season, The Armory Show 2025 Arrives at the Javits Center

Signifying the Fall Art Season, The Armory Show 2025 Arrives at the Javits Center

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor The Armory ShowSeptember 5- 7, 2025Javits Center429 11th AvenueNew York, NY 10001 One of New York’s great art shows, The Armory Show, returns to the Javits Center September 5th to the 7th. The Armory...
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Conor McPherson’s Classic Play “The Weir” Starts Out as Simple Escapism but Turns Out to be Much More

Conor McPherson’s Classic Play “The Weir” Starts Out as Simple Escapism but Turns Out to be Much More

 
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Bio-pix, Classic Directors, New Filmmakers and Much More at the 63rd New York Film Festival This Fall

Bio-pix, Classic Directors, New Filmmakers and Much More at the 63rd New York Film Festival This Fall

Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” Preview by Brad Balfour 63rd Edition of The New York Film FestivalSeptember 26 – October 13, 2025Lincoln Center and Other Venues in NYC Lincoln Center’s massi...
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The New American Irish Historical Society Treasurer, William Hogan, Announces Its July 21st Fundraiser and Plans for New Events

The New American Irish Historical Society Treasurer, William Hogan, Announces Its July 21st Fundraiser and Plans for New Events

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour The American Irish Historical Society has been a hallmark of the American Irish experience in the United States since 1897. Headquartered in New York City, The AIHS is a museum, library, and cultural center. As...
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