John Hume, a ‘teacher,’ used courage and audacity to deliver peace ­­– and hope – to Northern Ireland

By By Robert P. Connolly, Special to the Boston Irish
July 31, 2020
By Robert P. Connolly, Special to the Boston Irish

By Robert P. Connolly,
Special to the Boston Irish

During the years that I spent traveling to Northern Ireland writing about the bitter and violent Troubles and the peacemaking efforts aimed at bringing it all to an end, people would often theorize that time spent there must have been filled with angst and unease.

Wasn’t it scary to be in Northern Ireland? The short answer is no, although there is an episode that comes to mind.

Jack Connolly’s intern story: Tech success during COVID

By Rian Immigrant Center
July 27, 2020
Rian Immigrant Center

Finding an internship during the coronavirus pandemic is not an easy task. However, Jack Connolly of Dublin did not let this get in his way. Anticipating the challenge, Jack began searching for positions “day and night” before he arrived in the US as “COVID certainly caused numerous companies to pause their hiring during this time, meaningless jobs and roles were available.”

Trumpian America bedevils the Irish soul; age-old emotions have gone seriously awry

By Tim Kirk, Special to Boston Irish
July 27, 2020
Tim Kirk, Special to Boston Irish

DUBLIN – A waiter at an outdoor coffee place that I frequent in the city asked me a couple of days ago: "Do people freak out when they hear your accent?"  Later that day, we were in line at the General Post Office to send a package to our niece and the postal clerk was literally singing to his

HURRY!- Celtic Connection Conference Registration ends Aug 31

By Boston Irish Newsroom
July 24, 2020
Boston Irish Newsroom

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Virtual Celtic Connections Conference, available online July 31-August 31, 2020
 
Join us on a virtual “Journey Home” and learn more about researching your family history!
 
ALL THIS FOR ONLY $99 (USD):

• On-demand presentations – No difficult decisions about which lecture to attend! All 25 pre-recorded presentations will be available for you to view whenever you choose.

From the Irish Post: What the Irish are thinking about us Yanks these days

By BostonIrish.com... (not verified)
July 17, 2020

AN ACCLAIMED poet has penned an eye-opening piece on Ireland's changed attitudes to American tourists.

Ireland usually opens its arms to thousands of visitors this time of year, and proudly welcomes back Irish-Americans looking to trace their roots or see the streets their ancestors once walked.

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