Links to Irish American Experiences
“And so it is that our two nations, divided by distance, have been united by history. No people ever believed more deeply in the cause of Irish freedom than the people of the United States . And no country contributed more to building my own than your sons and daughters. They came to our shores in a mixture of hope and agony, and I would not underrate the difficulties of their course once they arrived in the United States . They left behind hearts, fields, and a nation yearning to be free. It is no wonder that James Joyce described the Atlantic as a bowl of bitter tears. And an earlier poet wrote, ‘They are going, going, going, and we cannot bid them stay.’ ”
Address before the Irish Parliament
President John F. Kennedy
Dublin, Ireland
June 28, 1963
American Irish Historical Society
This site provides information on resources relating to Irish American heritage. The Society’s stated purpose is to place permanently on record the story of the Irish in
America from the earliest settlement to the present day.
Irish American Cultural Institute
Founded in 1962, the Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI) is one of the leading Irish American cultural organizations. The IACI is devoted to promoting an appreciation of Ireland and the role and contributions of the Irish in
America . The IACI states that it is strictly apolitical and nonsectarian, and that it is the only Irish American organization that has as its patron The President of Ireland. Site includes notices regarding Irish cultural programs and events. This Institute provides speakers for lecture series around the US, including at the
University of
St. Thomas in
Houston .
Irish American Heritage Center
This is the Web site of the
Irish
American
Heritage
Center in
Chicago . This site includes a newsletter and information on its library and museum. This site also features Irish American events.
Irish Echo
Online access to the Irish Echo newspaper. This site states that it is the most widely read Irish American newspaper.
Irish Heritage Trail
Pictorial and textual site containing
Boston monuments, memorials and burial grounds. This site also contains links to research sources for Irish heritage matters. |
