Feb. 22, 2021
***Publication Alert: Geoff Cobb's The Irish in New York***
Available at Amazon: The Irish in New York
Some weeks ago, we sat down with Geoffrey Cobb to discuss his new book: The Irish in New York. As die hard New Yorkers, John and I were delighted to have the opportunity to spread word on the book before it hit the presses. The book is now available and features more than 60 profiles of Irish New Yorkers who left a lasting impact on the city.
You can hear the full detail of our discussion at the podcast link above which details some of the memorable characters that Geoff’s book discusses
OTD: Peggy Cummins - Actor (1925 - 2017)
Peggy Cummins was born Augusta Margaret Diane Fuller to Irish parents in Wales on December 18th, 1925. She was raised in Killiney on the south side of Dublin. Her mother, Margaret Cummins was an accomplished actor. Peggy got her start in Dublin's Ga…
OTD: Frank Pantridge - Pioneering Cardiologist (1916 - 2024)
Frank Pantridge was born to a farming family near Hillsborough, County Down, on October 3rd, 1916. In 1934, he was accepted to the medicine program at Queens University Belfast (QUB). Graduating in 1939, he volunteered for WWII service the day after…
