There are many barriers to reunification, but Irish American lobbying may move the needle a little.
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Seamus Culleton was detained by US immigration agents in Boston in September 2025.
The holiday used to be a solemn feast day when you’d be far more likely to see the color blue.
Shortly after World War II, European Jews immigrated to American cities like Boston and were often met with violent antisemitism.
Bill Clinton and senator George Mitchell were central in keeping the players at the table so that the historical deal could be signed in 1998.
Despite many Irish-Americans claiming Protestant descent, unionists throughout history have found their rallying cries falling on deaf ears.
The Irish continue to express gratitude for St. Patrick’s unselfish commitment to their spiritual well-being, even as the rest of the world celebrates by drowning in booze.
The Irish prime minister is in Washington for the annual shamrock photo op. But, with Trump in the White House, even usually placid U.S.-Irish relations are a bit dodgy.
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