Delivered by his son, Óisin Ó Conail18/September, 2024. St Aidan's Church, Clongeen, County WexfordA daoine uasal, representatives of the Order of Malta, Col. Steven Howard, Public Representatives.
For years, whenever anyone would ask my father, “How are you doing, Emmett?” he would respond, “Stayin' ahead of the posse.” Well, Dad, it looks like the darn posse finally caught up … [Read more...] about
Those we Lost
Irish Pub and Music Scene Legend, Steve Duggan has Passed Away
IA Newsletter
April 6, 2024
Cavan native, co-founder of Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar, and the man who helped many Irish musicians get their start in New York, Steve Duggan passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Duggan, a native of Cavan, will forever be remembered for creating opportunities for young talent to come and play in his NYC pub Paddy Reilly's, which became a home away from home for so many. As … [Read more...] about Irish Pub and Music Scene Legend, Steve Duggan has Passed Away
Malachy McCourt, “Death Need Not Be Fatal”
Author Mark Twain once famously quipped about the great exaggerations fueling rumors of his death. But the legendary Malachi McCourt topped even Twain, by noting that - exaggerated or not - death “need not be fatal.” That was the title of one of McCourt's many books. And, in some ways, it was the guiding principle of his extraordinary life - acting on stage and screen, telling … [Read more...] about Malachy McCourt, “Death Need Not Be Fatal”
Vietnam’s First Medal of Honor Recipient
IA Newsletter, February 10, 2024
Captain Roger H.C. Donlon was the first person to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Nam Dong on July 6, 1964. Roger Hugh Charles Donlon, first Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam War, died on January 28, 2024. He at 89. Born on January 30, 1934, Donlon recalled his early life in an interview saying," I was blessed to be born into an Irish Catholic family in … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s First Medal of Honor Recipient
Remembering Master Teacher
Thomas J. Quinlan
Thomas J. Quinlan, 98, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. He was a master teacher in a career that spanned eight decades.
He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia (Clark) Quinlan.
Born January 28, 1925, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Edna (Brownell) Quinlan and a proud grandson of Bartholomew and Cecilia (Cox) Quinlan, both of whom were born in … [Read more...] about Remembering Master Teacher
Thomas J. Quinlan