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Grand Marshal

Blazes Boylan

Compiled by Brian Rohan

March 1991

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The Irishman behind Saddam's Bunker A construction engineer from County Antrim has approached the British Defense Ministry with blueprints of Saddam Hussein's underground bunkers in Baghdad, saying that he was part of a Swedish company which built the bunkers in the mid-1980's. The engineer, who wished to remain anonymous, said that about 25 bunkers, including Saddam's … [Read more...] about Blazes Boylan

Meet the man who will lead the 2023 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Debbie McGoldrick

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Kevin J. Conway, the grand marshal of the 2023 New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is the great-grandson of immigrants from various counties in Ireland and pledged to lead the 262nd edition of the parade in the tradition of those who have marched up Fifth Avenue before him. “I am flattered since the honor of serving as grand marshal is one which carries not only prestige but … [Read more...] about Meet the man who will lead the 2023 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade