Jun18Thu

Black Irish Celebration

New York initiative explores links between black identity and Irishness
The Irish Times 

As preparations begin for St Patrick’s Day in the United States, an event in New York this week explored an often overlooked aspect of Irish-American identity.

The Irish consulate in New York hosted a gathering to mark the launch of the African-American Irish Diaspora Network, a new forum that aims to explore the links between Irish and African-American identity.

Though precise figures are difficult to establish, it is estimated that up to 38 per cent of African-Americans have Irish ancestry.

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Jun17Wed

Ireland wins seat at United Nations Security Council

Independent.ie

Ireland’s ambassador to the UN, Geraldine Byrne-Nason, will represent the country on the Security Council.

IRELAND has been successful in its bid to take a seat at the United Nations Security Council, the top table of international diplomacy.

A ‘mammoth campaign’ to win the prestigious role culminated this evening with a vote involving more than 190 countries at UN headquarters in New York.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the result sees Ireland once again “taking our place among the nations of the world and sitting at the top table.”

He said he believes the result was a vote for the values Ireland represents on the world stage – multi-lateralism, freedom , human rights and the basic concept that countries of the world should work together to build a more peaceful prosperous and stable world order.”

As a result of the coronavirus crisis social distancing was practiced during the voting process which lasted more than four hours.

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Jun16Tue

News from Irish Whiskey Association

Irish Whiskey Association, Drinks Ireland
16 June 2020 – Dublin, Ireland – With liquor stores in Pennsylvania now nearly all reopened, we are encouraging consumers to explore the expanded range of Irish whiskey on sale in the state.

Over the past year, the number of different Irish whiskey products listed in PA liquor stores has increased from 55 to over 80.

In the two weeks before stores closed in March (also the two weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day) there were over 150,000 bottles of Irish whiskey sold, an increase of 76% compared to the same period last year.

We would encourage PA consumers to take that bit of extra time and browse the catalogue of Irish whiskey stocked in their local store… to explore the exciting depth and diversity that Irish whiskey category has to offer.

Try a new brand. Try a new expression from an established brand. There’s no shortage of new and exciting Irish whiskey available.

In Ireland we distil and blend more type of different whiskeys than other whiskey producing nations. We mature our whiskey in more type of barrels.

So when we talk of depth and diversity, we really mean it. We’re delighted that PA consumer have more choice and opportunity to enjoy this depth and diversity.

Jun15Mon

Philadelphia Regional Recharge and Recovery Taskforce Announced

Philadelphia, PA, June  15, 2020 – The Greater Philadelphia business and civic community, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the four other southeastern Pennsylvania counties announced today that they are spearheading an effort to recharge the regional economy as the area begins to recuperate from the impact of COVID-19 and address the need for greater economic empowerment and equity for all citizens.

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