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
Outbreak of the Economic War: June 30, 1932
Irish Independent, July 1, 1932, with headline story on Anglo-Irish economic tensions
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OTD: James Plunkett (1920 - 2003)
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