President Donald Trump declared March 2025 as Irish-American Heritage Month.
The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens couldn’t be happier about it. March is the month of all things Irish and this is just one more thing elevating Irish culture and pride in Irish heritage and stories.
The Irish-American Society calls itself “the Center of Irish Culture on Long Island Since 1950!”
What does it mean to be Irish? The Society’s president, John Doyle says, “To me, it means a group of people who were oppressed and who fought and who liberated themselves and then, of course, on the more benign side, the music and the dance and the humor. Irish Societies formed for the same reasons other immigrants formed societies - they needed to find a group of people who came from the same place to associate with, to try to deal with the challenges of a new country."
The society has a full calendar for March culminating in participation in the famed New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. We invite the Long Island community to join us in the New Hyde Park Parade on March 8, the Glen Cove Parade on March 23, and the Bayside Parade on March 29th. A variety of musical and dance performances and special masses are also part of the March festivities.
“To this day, Irish Americans are known as some of the toughest, most driven, and most devoted people on the face of the Earth. Their faith in God, love of family, and indelible commitment to our national promise continue to inspire citizens all across our country,” said President Trump. “This Irish-American Heritage Month, we salute the undying resilience and resolve of the Irish-American community, pay tribute to their tremendous achievements, and pledge to forge a future that strengthens our shared values, deepens our traditions, and restores America as one glorious Nation under God.”
“Irish Americans have played a crucial role in our great American story -- courageously overcoming adversity and hardship to embolden our culture, enliven our spirit, and fortify our way of life,” said Trump. “This Irish-American Heritage Month, we commemorate the special bond of friendship between the United States and Ireland -- and we honor the extraordinary contributions of Irish-American citizens past and present.”
Trump added, “The United States and Ireland also enjoy a long friendship strengthened by economic ties, a shared commitment to democracy, and the timeless values of faith, family, and freedom. As my Administration works to correct trade imbalances with the European Union, our historic relationship with Ireland presents an opportunity to advance fairer trade policies and stronger investment opportunities that benefit both nations.”
For a full list of Irish-American Society events visit their website at www.irishamericansociety.org and also on Facebook.