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By Michael QuinlinIA Newsletter, December 3, 2022

Maura Healey Makes History in Massachusetts

By Michael Quinlin
IA Newsletter, December 3, 2022

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Congratulations to Maura Healey, the newly elected governor of Massachusetts, who won convincingly on November 8 with 63% of the votes. On election night, she received a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden, according to Politico. Healey, a Democrat raised in an Irish-American Catholic household, is making history as the first woman to win election as Massachusetts … [Read more...] about Maura Healey Makes History in Massachusetts

11th Annual Tom Quinlan Lecture

IA Newsletter November 26, 2022

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The 11th annual Tom Quinlan lecture at Glucksman Ireland House NYU will be held on Friday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm. As in past years, the “lecture” will feature a poetry reading by a prominent Irish poet. It also serves as a lead into the Irish Arts Center’s signature Poetryfest weekend which kicks off at the new center’s theater at 8:00 pm on Friday evening.   This year’s … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Tom Quinlan Lecture

A Celebratory Family Trip Home

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"Laughter is wine for the soul – laughter soft, or loud and deep, tinged through with seriousness – the hilarious declaration made by man that life is worth living.” ~ Sean O’Casey Along with a record heat wave in July 2022, many Irish Americans came “home” to visit Ireland for some much-needed craic. Among them, was Kevin White (Irish America Hall of Fame Inductee … [Read more...] about A Celebratory Family Trip Home

48th Annual Maryland Irish Festival

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Friday, November 11th, 6:00 - 11:00 pmSaturday, November 12th, 12:00 - 11:00 pmSunday, November 13th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm  Timonium Fairgrounds in the Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21093 The Maryland Irish Festival is an annual celebration of Irish Culture, heritage, and customs benefiting Irish Charities of Maryland. This year celebrates the 48th annual Maryland … [Read more...] about 48th Annual Maryland Irish Festival