Gabriel Magahey, now an 82-year-old great-grandfather of five, was once labeled the “leader of the IRA in America.” He says the Trump administration is trying to force him out of the country some 37 years after he finished his federal prison sentence and in violation of a deal brokered by President Clinton. He was at Ernie O’Malley’s Pub on East 27th Street on July 9. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Feds Seeks to Deport 82-year-old Great-Grandpa Once Dubbed ‘the Leader of the IRA in America’ Gabriel Megahey was dubbed “the leader of the IRA in America” by prosecutors when he was convicted in 1983 of gunrunning... News 10 Jul 2025 | 02:23
This crew from Ireland had special shamrock suits made in Dublin’s famous Spencer’s department store before flying over for the 2024 parade in New York. ( Photo: Patricia Walsh) Here’s Where to Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day ‘Season’ There is, of course, the big parade, always on March 17 (except when the date falls on a Sunday), which is 14 years older... News 13 Mar 2025 | 02:49
Three generations of McCourts were captured at the mic on May 30 at the memorial for actor, author and raconteur Malachy McCourt. HIs daughter Siobhan McCourt (left of mic) is holding Liam Tiernan McCourt, Malachy’s only great grandchild with Fiona Tiernan, who is Siobhan’s daughter, and granddaughter of Malachy. Behind them is Ellen McCourt, widow of Pulitzer Prize winning Frank McCourt, and to her right, Maggie McCout, the only child of Frank. Photo: Keith J. Kelly Over 600 People Turn Out For Memorial to Malachy McCourt at Symphony Space There were jokes and songs and uproarious tales and a few choked back tears as 600 people filled Symphony Space on the UWS... News 04 Jun 2024 | 04:48
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