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9/11

Paul Crotty:
Emergency Communication

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

As Group President for Public Policy and External Affairs in New York and Connecticut for Verizon Communications, Paul Crotty played an important part in their post-September 11 recovery plan. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, Verizon faced the tough task of trying to restore their downtown telecommunication services. Underground cables at a Verizon building at 140 … [Read more...] about Paul Crotty:
Emergency Communication

Dr. Bernadine Healy: Red Cross

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Dr. Bernadine Healy was president land CEO of the American Red Cross until December 31, 2001. In the aftermath of September 11, Healy created a segregated account called the Liberty Fund to specifically manage donations for the families of the victims. Having received over $564 million from the American public, the Red Cross and Healy herself came under criticism for proposing … [Read more...] about Dr. Bernadine Healy: Red Cross

Peter King:
Republican Congressman

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Congressman Peter T. King from Long Island is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves on the Financial Services Committee and International Relations Committee. King has long been a strong supporter of Irish issues and he is an outspoken advocate of human rights and justice for citizens of Northern Ireland. He was part of the group of … [Read more...] about Peter King:
Republican Congressman

John E. Sweeney:
Republican Congressman

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

John Sweeney became the Republican member of Congress for New York's 22nd District (Clifton Park) in January 1999. Now in his second term, he has proved on many occasions that he is prepared to fight for what he believes to be right -- even if this means going against his Republican colleagues on a particular issue. In a statement on October 7, Sweeney came out strongly in … [Read more...] about John E. Sweeney:
Republican Congressman

Dan Rowan: Firefighter
and Organizer of a Cycle
Across America

By Siobhan Tracey, Contributor
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Firefighter Dan Rowan of Ladder 9, Engine 33 in Lower Manhattan, a company that lost ten men on September 11, organized a cycle tour across America to say thank you to the nation for the outpouring of emotional and financial support he and other firefighters and police officers received in the wake of the attacks. Five colleagues from his firehouse -- Ralph Perricelli, Drew … [Read more...] about Dan Rowan: Firefighter
and Organizer of a Cycle
Across America

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The 50th anniversary of Fleadh Nua took place in Ennis, Co. Clare, drawing thousands of traditional music fans from around the world. Fleadh Nua, which promotes Irish traditional music and culture, is one of many festivals that take place in Ireland during the summer, but it is credited with being the premier event of its kind. The Fleadh began in Dublin in 1970, where it was held in Croke Park, but it has been held annually in May in Ennis since 1974. The ever-growing event now takes place over 9 days and features concerts, singing, dancing and other performances.

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