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Archives for December 2020

After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America

December 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment

A Conversation Between Northwell CEO Michael Dowling and  New York Times Columnist Timothy Egan Michael Dowling, Northwell Health President and CEO and Timothy P. Egan, New York Times' op-ed columnist and author of the best-seller "The Immortal Irishman," as he interviews Michael about his new memoir, "After the Roof Caved in: An Immigrant's Journey from Ireland to … [Read more...] about After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America

Silent Night

December 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment

By Pat Fenton A Christmas Eve memory comes back to me, almost hauntingly in this crazy long night of the Pandemic, the Corona Virus we’re all living through. And it makes me think again of the importance of memory and how it brings us back so faithfully to the way we were. I’m 20 years old, a young soldier from 17th Street in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. And I’m down … [Read more...] about Silent Night

The New York
Irish Center Presents

December 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Home Away From Home This ChristmasAirs December 24 @ 2 PM EST (7PM Ireland) A celebration of Ireland’s greatest writers from Ireland's most loved artists From W. B. Yeats to Frank McCourtDirected by George C. HeslinProduced by Turlough McConnell The New York Irish Center brings comfort and joy to those prevented from returning to Ireland due to Covid-19. Last year, around 1.2 … [Read more...] about The New York
Irish Center Presents

Live Virtual Conversation

December 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Between Michael Dowling and Timothy Egan Monday, December 21st at 2:00 pm EST Join Michael Dowling, Northwell Health President and CEO and Timothy P. Egan, New York Times' op-ed columnist and author of the best-seller "The Immortal Irishman," as he interviews Michael about his new memoir, "After the Roof Caved in: An Immigrant's Journey from Ireland to … [Read more...] about Live Virtual Conversation

Plant Your Family Heritage Tree in Ireland

December 2, 2020 by 4 Comments

Acting legend Liam Neeson is the first to plant a grove of trees to honor his departed family with Irish Heritage Tree. Irish Heritage Tree is for those who wish to remember, give a gift, or celebrate loved ones and their heritage by planting trees on Irish soil in their name.  "I am delighted my family are being remembered in such a special way, " said … [Read more...] about Plant Your Family Heritage Tree in Ireland

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The third Catholic Relief Act came into effect on this day in 1782. This act follows the second which was issued on May 4, 1782. Combined, the two Relief acts allow Catholics to own land outside of parliamentary boundaries, allow Catholics to become teachers, and allow them to act as guardians. These acts are part of the movement for Catholic emancipation and the removal of restrictions brought about by the Penal laws.

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