Upcoming Events
The Redemption of the Lion of Manhattan
Learn about one of Tammany Hall’s most notorious, and perhaps misunderstood, figures in this Zoom talk.
1776 and the Irish
Historian Richard Bell explores the Revolution from the perspective of the Irish and their descendants in America.
Embracing Emancipation: A Transatlantic History of Irish Americans, Slavery, and the American Union, 1840-1865
Explore the complex relationships between Irish Americans, slavery, and emancipation with historian Ian Delahanty.
This Side of Paradise: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Judge Cohalan, and the Irish Revolution
Learn from author Patrick O’Sullivan Green about F. Scott Fitzgerald's complicated relationship with his ethnicity, his reasons for referencing Cohalan, as well as the latter’s remarkable, and largely airbrushed, contribution to the Irish revolution.
Ulysses for Beginners and Initiates!
James Joyce’s Ulysses has fascinated, perplexed, scandalized, and/or defeated readers for over a century. Come discover it with author Robert J. Seidman
A Celebration of St. Pat's For All
Moderated by Christine Quinn, the first female and first openly gay Speaker of the New York City Council, a panel of speakers will disucss St. Pat's for All, which celebrates the diversity of the Irish and Irish American communities of New York.
James Joyce's Molly Bloom with Eilin O Dea
Celebrate Bloomsday with actress Eilin O' Dea as she depicts a sleepless Molly Bloom in the early morning of June 17, 1904. Purchase Tickets Here!
Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy
Francis S. Barry is a columnist and editorial board member at Bloomberg News. In this book, he digs deep into the landscape and people acros the country to discover what holds America together.
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Liam Lynch - To Declare a Republic
Gerard Shannon explores the life of this fascinating, influential figure, who remains one of the most commemorated and celebrated figures of his era. Register here for the Zoom Link.
John Millington Synge and the Aran Islands
James MacGuire examines Synge’s background and early life, and recounts the origins of the Irish Literary Revival, and describes the influence the Aran Islands had on Synge's writing.
Paul O’ Dwyer: An Irish Passion for Justice
An Irish Passion for Justice tells an enthralling and inspiring New York immigrant story that uncovers how one person can make a difference in the world by holding true to their ideals. Register here for the Zoom link.
Choctaw & Cherokee Irish Famine Aid, Queen Victoria, & the British Relief Association
This event is jointly hosted by the American Irish Historical Society, Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University, the Irish Heritage Trust, and the National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park.
Dublin Noir by Honor Molloy
Another offering from Origin Theater’s PLAYS IN MAY Series. Purchase Your Tickets Here!
Find Your Irish Ancestors Online: Tips From a Genealogist
Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will share tips and strategies from almost 30 years of experience tracing Irish families. Register here for the Zoom Link.
Digital History: The Past in the Future
In this discussion, we will discuss the changes and opportunities that online platforms have brought to the life of a historian. Register Here for the Zoom Link!
Dry Rot: A Comedy by Don Creedon
Dry Rot has been in development as part of Origin Theatre Company's latest initiative with The Irish Arts Center, SCÉAL NUA. Purchase Your Tickets here!
Off The Meter by John McDonagh
John McDonagh brings his one man show "Off the Meter" about driving a yellow cab in NYC as part of Origin Theater’s PLAYS IN MAY series. Purchase Your Tickets here!
The Good Friday Agreement: The Future of Northern Ireland.
Join historians Richard Aldous and Brian Murphy as they discuss the Good Friday Agreement and the aftermath on a Zoom lecture. Register here for the Zoom link.
The American Press and the Irish Revolution
This presentation recalled the Irish war from the perspective of American journalists who covered the story for American readers.
Nancy & Michael - Origin Ist Irish Theater Festival
In this captivating play by award-winning Irish playwright David Gilna, we explore the untold chapters of history, blending romance, tragedy, and the indomitable spirit of a nation in the throes of rebellion.
Forgiving the Past: Honoring An Irish Family's Civil War Experience
Eileen Forrestal is retracing the footsteps of her paternal grandfather, John Forrestal, (Sean MacCaoilte) who traveled across America between March and May of 1922, trying to encourage Irish Americans to accept the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Harold Holzer: President Lincoln and the Irish
From acclaimed Abraham Lincoln historian Harold Holzer, a groundbreaking account of Lincoln's grappling with the politics of immigration against the backdrop of the Civil War.