A Woman's Heart Photographic Exhibition
Powerful portraits of eight survivors of Ireland's infamous Mother and Baby Homes will showcase in New York on May 13th.
Irish photographer Karen Morgan launches her emotive exhibition, entitled ‘A Woman's Heart' in the Aisling Irish Community Centre in Yonkers.
A dark chapter of Irish history condemned tens of thousands of unmarried mothers and their babies to callousness and cruelty in institutions run by both the state and the Catholic church for much of the 20th century.
The impact of the regime, that inflicted abuse and shame, is told through the eight faces of the now-adult survivors of these institutions.
Historian, activist and advocate for the Tuam Babies Catherine Corless has also added her voice to this impactful exhibition with a short video.
Karen Morgan is Visuals Editor for the Sunday Times Ireland and has worked as a photographer for over 20 years and this exhibition is her first solo project. Initially her work was part of a virtual show created to support survivors and families through art during the Covid lockdown, called Stay With Me. The artist now brings her work to New York where many survivors of the Mother and Baby Homes built new lives.
“The treatment of Irish women in the Mother and Baby Homes is such a shameful part of our history," Karen explained. "Perhaps more than ever, it needs to be documented. I am honoured to be showing this exhibition in New York, a city that embraced so many Irish over the past centuries”.
For tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-womans-heart-exhibition-launch-night-tickets-611174147327
For info, interviews and imagery please contact Karen (morgankaren1@gmail.com)
For info about the launch event/venue, contact Ailísh (culturalofficer@aislingcenter.org)
Saturday, April 7, 2019
Féile na Gaeilge / Irish Language Day: The Sea / An Fharraige
Enjoy a full day of activities for Irish language enthusiasts
Overview
This full-day immersion for Irish speakers of all levels features music, film, writing, and storytelling workshops exploring Ireland’s relationship with the waters that surround it. Hear stories of sirens and selkies in the language in which they were originally told, sing sea shanties and ballads, watch a cooking demo of a classic Irish seafood dish, and take in an award-winning film, all while practicing your conversation skills with our diverse and welcoming Gaeilge community.
For all levels!
For more details, please go to https://irishartscenter.org/event/feile-na-gaeilge-irish-language-day-2019
Friday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.
American Irish Historical Society (5th Avenue and 80th Street
http://aihs.org/event/aoibhinn-a-celebration-of-irish-language-and-culture/
“A Celebration of Irish Language and Culture with:
Oíche Cheiliúrtha na Gaeilge le:
Liam Ó Maonlaí
in cooperation with the launch of the
i gcomhpháirt le seoladh
Douglas Hyde Foundation
Fondúireacht an Chraoibhín Aoibhinn
We are honored to be hosting a cocktail reception to celebrate Irish Language and Culture on Friday October 12th with special guest Liam Ó Maonlaí, in cooperation with the Douglas Hyde Foundation, which will be launched on the night.
Liam and other guests will speak about the unique value of the Irish language in their lives and the ongoing efforts to preserve and extend its use across the globe.
Liam Ó Maonlaí, was raised in an Irish-speaking family in Dublin and is the lead singer of The Hot House Flowers.
Proudly hosted by:
Chris Cahill, Executive Director of AIHS
Dr. Niall Comer, Director of the Douglas Hyde Foundation
The Douglas Hyde Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the cultural vision of Ireland’s first President, Douglas Hyde, by raising awareness of Ireland’s culture and by promoting and supporting the Irish language worldwide.”
Monday, August 6, 2018, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk & Queens invites you to come out with the family for a great night of music and dancing
Location: Nassau County, Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre Parking Field 6/6A,
Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY
Featuring:
Tony Jackson - Master of Ceremonies
Tommy Flynn- National Anthems
Inis Fada Pipe Band
CCE Mulligan Quinn - Clann Agus Cairde Ceili Band
Featuring Sean Quinn & Dom Lavin
Inis Fada Set Dancers
Donny Golden School of Champion Irish Step Dancers
Tommy Flynn Band
Remember to bring your lawn chairs or blankets
Chaired By - Bridie Mahoney & Brendan Kerins
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Where: LIC Landing by Coffeed, 52-10 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Join McManus Irish dance and the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy as they host a FREE celebration of Irish heritage in Queens. Bagpipes, Irish Dance, traditional music and song by local professionals and children’s groups. Gaelic sport demos and more. The event will take place on the gorgeous East River waterfront, with a midtown Manhattan backdrop at LIC Landing at Coffeed (beer,wine and food available for purchase) easily accessible by Ferry and the 7 train.
Thanks to their many friends and sponsors: LIC Landing by COFFEED, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, Woodbines LIC & the New York Irish Center. Full list of performance groups and program to follow!
Thank you to all who attended our March 14 fundraiser and supported Irish Studies at Queens College! We are particularly grateful to President Matos Rodriguez for providing the introductions, to Acting Director Eileen Sprague for organizing the event, to journalist (and QC almuna) Mary Murphy for her remarks, and to Deans Janice Smith and Michael Wolfe for making the event possible.
President Matos Rodriguez, introducing the proceedings
Acting Director Eileen Colleran Sprague and Journalist Mary Murphy
New Book Published by Dr. Clare Carroll of the QC Irish Studies Program and the Comparative Literature Department
The QC Irish Studies Program warmly welcomes Niamh O'Brien as our newest member. In addition to editing and conducting many of our oral history interviews, she will be coordinating Irish music programs at Queens College. Niamh is a harp player, singer, composer and arranger from County Limerick. She completed her undergraduate degree in Irish Music and Dance at the Irish World Academy, UL, in 2014. During that time Niamh spent one semester at the Sibelius Academy for the Arts in Helsinki.
Since graduating she has recorded and performed with various groups and soloists including AnTara, Alyth McCormack, Sionna and Hoodman Blind. All of these groups are rooted in traditional music but take influence from various genres including Indian classical music, medieval song and electronic music. Niamh has a passion mixed media performances and has been involved in the arrangement and performance of music for contemporary dance performances such as IN LiMBO (Kristyn Fontanella) and The Second Coming (Fidget Feet) as well as radio documentaries and poetry readings.