Sister Cities of the Week La Crosse, Wisconsin, a city on the Mississippi River, and Bantry, Ireland, which lies at the head of Bantry Bay in West Cork, have been sister cities since 2005. Their partnership fosters cultural exchange in areas such as the arts, education and sport

Irish Word of the Week Ceol = music, song, vigour 🎶🇮🇪 More than just music, ceol captures the spirit and conviviality at the heart of Irish life. The phrase “Is tú mo cheol” “you are my music” is a joyful way of saying Bravo!

Sister Cities of the Week Westlake, Ohio & Tralee, Ireland These sister cities celebrate cultural exchange through the Northern Ohio Rose Centre, home to the regional qualifier for the iconic Rose of Tralee International Festival 🇮🇪🇺🇸

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin (Irish Prime Minister) and eight cabinet members will visit the US this St Patrick's Day. The visit reflects the importance of Ireland’s relationship with the United States and its large Irish American diaspora. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Irish Word of the Week Baile — place, home, village, town 🏡 One of the most common words in Irish place names, baile is often anglicized as Bally connecting countless towns to their Irish roots.

Sister Cities of the Week Santa Fe, California and Limerick, Ireland Sister cities since 2014, this partnership fosters strong cultural, educational such as school exchanges and economic ties, building on longstanding connections with Limerick residents in the Bay Area. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Congratulations to all of the Irish talent nominated for an Oscar 🇮🇪⭐️ Amazing to see Irish talent celebrated on the world stage.

Irish Word of the Week Aoibhneas —Bliss, delight ☀️ This word captures the joy from pleasures like music, song, beautiful scenery, and good weather. It’s often contrasted with áthas, which describes the feeling of joy

Sister Cities of the Week Chandler, Arizona and Tullamore, Ireland Since 2009, both cities have built strong educational, cultural, and enterprise links, showcasing the power of lasting Irish American connections 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Irish Word of the Week Aimsir, meaning weather in English☀️ Ireland’s favourite small talk topic! It's other meaning, time, is used in the famous Irish proverb: “Is scéalaí maith í an aimsir” = Time is a good storyteller

Sister Cities of the Week- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Killarney, Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸 From the Grand Strand’s 60 miles of coastline to the breathtaking Ring of Kerry, these cities are united by natural beauty.

Congratulations to @AmericanChamber on their 65th anniversary! 🎊 For 65 years American Chamber of Commerce Ireland has played a vital role in strengthening the economic and business relationship between the US and Ireland. Here's to continued transatlantic collaboration 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Irish Word of the Week: Eanáir = January The word is thought to come from the Latin for Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and new starts. Wishing all members of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus a wonderful start to 2026. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Sister Cities of the Week: Franklin, Tennessee and Co. Laois, Ireland Sister Cities since 2008, partnering to boost trade, tourism, education, arts and culture and deepen ties between the US and Ireland. 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Designed in the 1950s and opened in 1964, the US Embassy in Dublin remains a striking symbol of modernity. 🇮🇪🇺🇸Cormac Murray's new book tells its remarkable story. Read more here: rte.ie/culture/2026/0102/154…

Irish Phrase of the Week: Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh, meaning Happy New Year!🎉 Wishing all members of the American Irish State Legisaltors Caucus a very Happy New Year! 🇮🇪🇺🇸

Sister Cities of the Week: Waterford 🇮🇪 and Rochester, NY 🇺🇸 proud sister cities since 1983! From the River Suir to Lake Ontario, both cities continue to foster partnerships and strengthen the Irish American friendship.

Happy Holidays from the AISLC! Wishing joy, peace and warmth to everyone during this festive season 🎄 #AISLC #AmericanIrish #HappyHolidays

Galway, a vibrant harbour city on Ireland's west coast and St. Louis, a major U.S. city along the Mississippi River, have been sister cities since 1977. Their partnership has strengthened Irish American friendship for nearly five decades. 🇮🇪🇺🇸