The FDNY Cross Country Bike Tour is a ride across America by N.Y.C. firefighters cycling for the Widows' & Childrens' Fund. The 42-day event began in Los Angeles, California, on September 14, 2004 and concludes in N.Y.C. on October 25. The team will be accommodated by fire departments along the 3,336-mile route. Among the 36 riders that will brave the road in memory of … [Read more...] about Firefighters Ride
Events
An American Night in Dublin
The Ireland-U.S. Council, an American-based organization that promotes economic growth in Ireland, held its annual "Irish" dinner in Dublin on June 25. Billed as "An American night in Dublin," the dinner was hosted by Council President Michael J. Gibbons, executive vice president and general manager of the Fashion Group of Estée Lauder companies. The celebrated Irish-American … [Read more...] about An American Night in Dublin
Rose Garden Blooms in Boston
The Kennedys were out at the New England Aquarium in Boston on Monday, July 26.. The cause for the celebration was the dedication of the Rose Kennedy Greenway in honor of the late Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. In addition to being mother to nine children – including our 35th president, John F. Kennedy – Mrs. Kennedy was also known for her love of gardening. The park has 104 rose … [Read more...] about Rose Garden Blooms in Boston
Ireland’s Season of ReJoyce
For millions of people, June 16 is always an extraordinary day. On that day in 1904, Leopold Bloom made his epic journey through Dublin as described by James Joyce in Ulysses, one of the world's most highly acclaimed modern novels. "Bloomsday" -- the St. Patrick's Day of literature -- has become a tradition for Joyce enthusiasts all over the world. Nowhere is Bloomsday more … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Season of ReJoyce
American Ireland Fund
The American Ireland Fund held its Twenty-ninth Annual New York Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria on May 6, 2004. The lavish event was led by dinner Chairman Robert McCann and attended by 1,400 guests. The international organization reached its goal of raising over $2.5 million to support its many cultural and humanitarian programs. ♦ … [Read more...] about American Ireland Fund