This December, join Dr. Damian Shiels for a comprehensive three-week online course titled "Researching the American Civil War." Explore the remarkable stories of Irish bravery, sacrifice, and ...

When the Taoiseach – Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin – presented President Donald Trump with a crystal bowl of shamrocks last week in the White House East Room in advance of St. Patrick’s Day, the ...

"Becoming Irish American - The Making and Remaking of a People from Roanoke to JFK" by Timothy J. Meagher is the March 2024 selection for the IrishCentral Book Club. Each month, we will pick a new ...

Irish Americans have played a crucial role in our great American story — courageously overcoming adversity and hardship to embolden our culture, enliven our spirit, and fortify our way of life. This ...

This post describes how and why the political salience of Irish-American identity has declined enormously over the last century, and what can be learned from that experience. An excerpt: Today is St.

The roots of Irish and African solidarity can be traced to colonial times, when enslaved Africans and indentured Irish servants interacted on British-owned estates in North America. While historical ...