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Brosnan is Honored Irishman

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Actor, Pierce Brosnan.

Dublin, Ireland: Irish actor Pierce Brosnan received an Order of the British Empire [OBE] honor from the British Ambassador to Ireland for his outstanding contribution to drama and the British film industry. In his acceptance speech Brosnan said that he felt humbled and "never dreamed of receiving an honor like this." He added that, "As an Irishman, I'm flattered and … [Read more...] about Brosnan is Honored Irishman

Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

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On Sunday, August 17, the breathtaking sound of 1,000 pipers blanketed the hills at Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival.

The annual Hunter Mountain International Celtic Festival in mid-August brought the melodic sounds of pipes and drums, sweet folk lullabies, and red-hot Irish rock to the Catskills. Live musical performances, authentic Irish food and drink, and Celtic crafts made the International Celtic Festival in upstate New York a visit to the Emerald Isles without the air fare. Live … [Read more...] about Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival

IAUC 20th Anniversary Convention in New York

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

The Irish American Unity Conference will hold its annual convention in New York, October 17-19. The theme of this year's convention, which marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the organization, is "Good Friday Agreement -- Is Democracy Possible -- 5 Year Status Report." Texan James Delaney founded the IAUC in 1983 in Chicago as an effort to bring peace and justice to … [Read more...] about IAUC 20th Anniversary Convention in New York

Bishop Sean O’Malley
Leads Flock in Boston

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Bishop Sean O'Malley.

Bishop Sean O'Malley blesses a crowd with holy water at his installation ceremony in Boston. O'Malley apologized for the archdiocese's "inability and unwillingness to deal with the crime of sexual abuse of minors." He replaces Cardinal Bernard Law, who resigned in December amid the clergy sexual abuse scandal. Meanwhile, the Archdiocese has paid out $21.2 million in legal … [Read more...] about Bishop Sean O’Malley
Leads Flock in Boston

Robert Emmet Stands
Tall In Nation’s Capital

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Photo - Doris Rohner Rogers.

The bicentennial of the execution of famed Irish orator and revolutionary Robert Emmet will be commemorated on September 17 in a ceremony at the Washington D.C. statue erected in his honor. The public ceremony, which will also recognize the statue's recent restoration, will be held in the Dupont Circle Park where Emmet's bronzed likeness has stood for over 30 … [Read more...] about Robert Emmet Stands
Tall In Nation’s Capital

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