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Who was Larry O’Brien, for whom the NBA Championship Trophy is named?

By Michael Quinlin
IA Newsletter, June 22, 2024

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Congratulations to the Boston Celtics for hoisting Banner 18 at the rafters at TD Garden. It was an incredible season and here’s to the quest for Banner 19 in 2025!   The Larry O’Brien trophy was presented courtside at TD Garden to the Boston Celtics organization by NBA Commission Adam Silver on Monday, June 17, the night the Celtics became the coveted NBA champions.  And on … [Read more...] about Who was Larry O’Brien, for whom the NBA Championship Trophy is named?

Bronze Shoes and Moccasins

IA Newsletter, June 22, 2024

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Bronze Shoes and Moccasins: First Nations and Famine Irish Forced Migration tells the story of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation that generously contributed to Irish Famine Relief in Canada West (now Ontario) on 22 March 1847 even while they were being removed from their homes, without knowing where they would resettle. The film also explores the role of European … [Read more...] about Bronze Shoes and Moccasins

Queens Irish Heritage Festival

IA Newsletter, June 15, 2024

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Free outdoor Irish festival features 3 hours of music, dancing, and activities The NY Irish Center presents three continuous hours of music and dance set against Manhattan’s skyline at the annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 29, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The free, picnic-style event takes place at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City and is co-presented by … [Read more...] about Queens Irish Heritage Festival

Experience the Mystical Summer Solstice in Ireland

IA Newsletter, June 15, 2024

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and its historical and mystical significance can be felt at Ireland’s ancient sites. One of the eight sacred days in Ireland’s Celtic tradition, the summer solstice, falling this year on June 20, is associated with fertility, nature, and new beginnings. It’s the perfect time to visit some of the island’s key archaeological … [Read more...] about Experience the Mystical Summer Solstice in Ireland

St. Fiacre of Breuil

By Rosemary Rogers
IA Newsletter, June 22, 2024

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St. Fiarce 600-670 AD | Feast Day, September 1 | Patron of cabdrivers and gardeners Because a hackney stand in Paris was located in front of a hotel named in honor of this Saint, French taxis are called “fiacres.” Thus, Fiacre is the Patron of cabbies. By a lucky coincidence, “fic” (meaning “fig”) is a French slang term for hemorrhoids—a common complaint of taxi drivers, … [Read more...] about St. Fiacre of Breuil