Mar. 15—A pair of celebrations over the next two weekends look to observe the heritage and history of the Irish in the Lock City. For the Lockport Ancient Order of Hibernians and its Ladies ...

The Muheconneok, the People of the River that Runs Two Ways, got here first. The Dutch were next, soon followed by the English (and the Africans, with no say in the matter, who were brought forcibly).

"Imperial Lives", hosted by Kate O'Malley and Abie Philbin Bowman, explores the captivating stories of colonial governors, naval heroes, secret police, and teenage girls fleeing the Famine. Four ...

Boston's beloved Swan Boats were started by Irish immigrant shipbuilder Robert Paget. The attraction is part of the Irish Heritage Trail in Boston. In Boston, it’s easy to follow in the footsteps of ...

For the Church’s first seven centuries, penance could be received no more than once in a lifetime. That policy dated back to the time of St. Peter. The New Testament tells us... - Published on August ...

Féis Fusion, the first-ever Irish dance competition in Africa, was hosted in Kampala, Uganda on September 16, 2023, and the joyous scenes have won the approval of none other than Michael Flatley.

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 ...

In the summer of 2002, a dispute inside the Republic of Ireland’s football camp spiralled into a national controversy. Few ...