Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson became the first women to be inducted into the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, an organization that has had an exclusively male membership since it was founded in Philadelphia in 1771. Twenty other women were also admitted as members at the Friendly Son’s 245th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gala on Saturday, March 12. Anderson’s inclusion is also … [Read more...] about Anne Anderson Becomes First Female Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Weekly Comment:
Anne Anderson’s Remarks
on her Induction to the
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
By Irish America Staff
March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016
Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson became the first women ever to be inducted into the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick last weekend, an organization that has had an exclusively male membership since it was founded in Philadelphia in 1771.
Twenty other women were also given full membership at the Friendly Son’s 245th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gala. Anderson’s inclusion is also special … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Anne Anderson’s Remarks
on her Induction to the
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Induct Anne Anderson
Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Anne Anderson will become the first female member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, an honorary role, at a St. Patrick’s Day dinner this year. The occasion marks the first time any chapter of the Friendly Sons has allowed a woman to be a member.
“I am delighted by this decision, especially as we approach the centenary … [Read more...] about Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Induct Anne Anderson