It's never too late to have a happy childhood, and the Irish Government proved its willingness to help its citizens do just that recently when it dispatched an emissary to New York to award author Malachy McCourt a "Primary Cert" -- the official scrap of paper once given to every elementary school child who passed a basic exam in reading, 'riting and 'rithmatic. The … [Read more...] about Malachy’s Graduation
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Caroline Helps New York Schools
Caroline Kennedy recently took on the role of chief fundraiser for New York's hard-hit public schools. She was appointed to the role, for which she will be paid $1 a year, by Chancellor Joel Klein, New York City Schools, who said, "Caroline Kennedy's leadership in the non-profit and philanthropic communities makes her an ideal choice to head our new Office of Strategic … [Read more...] about Caroline Helps New York Schools
The O’Malley Library
On Saturday, October 5, Manhattan College, New York, dedicated the Mary Alice and Tom O'Malley Library in honor of longtime benefactors Tom O'Malley, a graduate of 1963 and his wife, Mary Alice of Greenwich, Connecticut. Throughout his business career, Tom O'Malley has been a generous supporter of Manhattan College. Now through a gift of $7.5 million, the largest in the … [Read more...] about The O’Malley Library
Poetry for Young People Series: New W.B. Yeats Volume
A new book in the "Poetry for Young People" Sterling Series, featuring acclaimed Irish poet William Butler Yeats, would make an ideal Christmas present for any young reader. Yeats, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, is recognized as one of the finest modern poets in the English language. He was also a playwright, theater-manager, politician, and a believer in … [Read more...] about Poetry for Young People Series: New W.B. Yeats Volume
George J. Mitchell Scholars Study Abroad
October 13, 2002: The third class of George J. Mitchell Scholars arrived in Ireland for a year of study at institutions throughout the island. While here they will volunteer for the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games, which take place from June 16-29. Bank of Ireland, premier sponsor of the games, has been a strong supporter of the U.S.-Ireland Alliance, which created the … [Read more...] about George J. Mitchell Scholars Study Abroad