Immigration and diversity are topics that have been receiving an increasing amount of attention recently, not all of which has been positive or progressive. From the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century, Irish immigrants frequently encountered prejudice and discrimination as they attempted to adapt to American culture and society. Now, all…
Author: The Irish Gazette
Humanist weddings now recognized in NI
A Derry woman and her fiancé are the first couple in the North of Ireland to have a humanist wedding following a court ruling that they must be legally recognized. A court order of the Belfast Court of Appeal ruled that humanist marriages must be legally recognized in Northern Ireland. Quite simply a humanist wedding…
Michael Flatley to try his hand at the movies
While he will be forever known as the Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley is out to make his mark in the movie business. Flatley is the writer/producer/director and star of his first full length film. Blackbird made its debut at the recent Raindance Film Festival in London. The film co-stars Eric Roberts, Patrick Bergin…
Fergal Phelan is so Irish, he gets sunburned in 1.4 minutes
Yes, it’s true that Fergal Phelan, like many Irish, is sun-challenged, yet Phelan returned to Minnesota in August for the second time in two years to teach us how to cook food the Irish way, with passion and care. And he did it mostly outside. Phelan is interested in helping Minnesotans enjoy fish, chicken and…
Military hero General Shields makes impact on Minnesota
James Shields was born in Atmore, Co. Tryone, Ireland, on December 12, 1810, to Charles and Katherine McConnel Shields. He came to the United States in 1826 and studied law and after a colorful career in politics in Illinois he served in the Mexican War, attaining the rank of major general. He settled in Faribault,…
Keegan’s hosts 12th annual ‘Women’s Christmas’ Jan. 6
For a dozen years, Keegan’s Pub has hosted the only official Women’s Christmas celebration in the Twin Cities. It happens again on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. On that day, Christmas celebrations will be over for most of the Twin Cities. But Keegan’s will once again host one last holiday bash exclusively for women to celebrate…