This two-part post explores how the weekly Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper reported—or ignored—two of the most violent episodes in twentieth century Irish history. Both events—in November 1920 in Dublin, and in January 1972 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland—came to be known as “Bloody Sunday.”[n]Several violent episodes in history have been described as “Bloody Sunday,” including the March…

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10.10.2024

Ireland’s ‘Bloody Sundays’ and The Pittsburgh Catholic, Part 2 | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

This two-part post explores how the weekly Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper reported—or ignored—two of the most violent episodes in twentieth century Irish history. Both events—in November 1920 in Dublin, and in January 1972 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland—came to be known as “Bloody Sunday.” Pittsburgh, and the Catholic, had strong ties to Ireland through immigration. These two…

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17.10.2024

‘Special relationship’ or the fading of the green? | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

This month marks the 100th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland. In presenting his credentials to US President Calvin Coolidge, Irish professor Timothy A. Smiddy became not only the first minister plenipotentiary appointed by the Irish Free State, but also the first representative from any member of the British Commonwealth.…

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23.10.2024

Ireland will hold general election; plus other news & data | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

After months of speculation, the three leaders of Ireland's coalition government have agreed there will be a general election before mid-December. Taoiseach Simon Harris will announce the date--most likely Nov. 29 or Dec. 6--within the coming days. (This story will be updated. Email subscribers should check the website for the latest developments.) Voters will select…

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Ireland’s ‘Bloody Sundays’ and The Pittsburgh Catholic, Part 1 | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

Ireland’s ‘Bloody Sundays’ and The Pittsburgh Catholic, Part 2 | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

‘Special relationship’ or the fading of the green? | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

Ireland will hold general election; plus other news & data | Mark Holan's Irish American Blog

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