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During Irish-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless achievements of Irish Americans and recognize the remarkable contributions they have made to our Nation’s character, culture, and prosperity.  From America’s earliest days, Irish Americans have proven themselves to be confident, fierce, tough, and faithful.  They never give up, and they never give in, embodying the indomitable spirit that drives us as a people.  This month, we recognize their efforts to help build a stronger, prouder America, and we acknowledge the steadfast relationship we have with the Emerald Isle.Irish Americans have played a critical role in our Nation’s history and have...

The Irish-American Catholic apologetics novel “The Cross and the Shamrock” is being offered for free by R.A.G.E. Media, publisher of the Guerrilla Apologetics series of books – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The novel, written by Fr. Hugh Quigley, is being offered as an ebook download at The Cross and the Shamrock. The book tells the story of the O’Clery orphans in 19th century America. Having lost their father during the voyage to America, and their mother soon after their arrival, the O'Clery children find themselves orphaned in the New World, where conspiring forces try mercilessly to deprive...