Geoffrey Cobb

Geoffrey Cobb, who recently retired from his job as a high-school teacher, has written four books on Brooklyn history, as well as recently "The Irish in New York." He also writes for Irish America magazine. He is vice president for local history for the New York Irish History Roundtable,

 

Latest Stories

The story of 14 Henrietta St. The story of 14 Henrietta St.
I recently visited the museum at 14 Henrietta St., Dublin, and was astounded by the fascinating history of this building. I have visited historic h...
July 07, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
Irish Coffee's fabled origins Irish Coffee's fabled origins
Perhaps no place in the world sells more Irish Coffees than the Buena Vista Bar in San Francisco, California, which serves around 2,000 on any week...
June 02, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
'Camelot' has strong Irish ties 'Camelot' has strong Irish ties
Broadway fans eagerly welcomed last month the revival of the beloved classic Lerner and Loewe musical “Camelot.” The revival, which features one of...
April 19, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
McGuire is intent on reviving Fordham's proud Irish legacy McGuire is intent on reviving Fordham's proud Irish legacy
In the Spring of 2022, Fordham University student John McGuire wanted to re-energize the moribund state of Irish activities on its Bronx campus. Th...
April 06, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
Judge Cohalan was long-time member of AIHS exec. council Judge Cohalan was long-time member of AIHS exec. council
The American Irish Historical Society has recently been at the center of a well-documented whirlwind of controversy. Many members of the Irish Amer...
March 27, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
Bono's memoir 'Surrender' is spiritual, refreshingly honest Bono's memoir 'Surrender' is spiritual, refreshingly honest
If you are Irish, or Irish American, and came of age in the late 1970s, U2 has a special place in your heart. Bono, U2’s lead singer, has just publ...
March 14, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
Irish-American legal legend Irish-American legal legend
If you were to choose one person who personified the success of first-generation Irish Americans, you would be hard pressed to find a candidate mor...
March 03, 2023 by Geoffrey Cobb
Irish Quakers have had huge impact Irish Quakers have had huge impact
With only 1,500 or so present-day members in Ireland, it is not surprising that many Irish people have never even heard of the Quakers; however, wh...
December 13, 2022 by Geoffrey Cobb
An Irish walking tour in Lower Manhattan An Irish walking tour in Lower Manhattan
The Irish have been in Manhattan for a long time and Lower Manhattan is full of places with strong connections to New York Irish history. Let’s tak...
December 07, 2022 by Geoffrey Cobb
Ross captured Washington, burned White House Ross captured Washington, burned White House
Many Irish Americans recall that the County Kilkenny-born James Hoban was the architect of the White House, but few recall the name of Major Genera...
November 16, 2022 by Geoffrey Cobb
Down's Hunter changed U.S. education Down's Hunter changed U.S. education
Down’s Hunter changed U.S. education Today corporal punishment is not a part of most children’s education thanks in part to Irishman Thomas Hunter,...
November 08, 2022 by Geoffrey Cobb
Sampson left indelible mark on the law Sampson left indelible mark on the law
Under American law, a priest does not have to reveal what he learns in the confessional, but this important pillar of American religious freedom th...
October 12, 2022 by Geoffrey Cobb

 

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