In the last issue we wrote about Kabul's new Irish pub. Well, it seems that the publicity did not do the pub, frequented by off-duty aid workers and American Embassy personnel, any good. Under warnings of bomb threats, the Irish owners decided to close down. Alcohol is banned in Afghanistan, but the pub had been operating under a special dispensation from a local mullah. ♦ … [Read more...] about Kabul Pub Is No More
Hibernia
Women of Concern Lunch
The inaugural Women of Concern luncheon was held at 200 Fifth Avenue Club, Manhattan on May 15. The purpose of the event was to honor and acknowledge women of accomplishment and to show solidarity with women of the developing world. Paula Zahn of CNN was the master of ceremonies and Kathleen Naughton, president of Time Inc., was honored. Naughton, whose parents are Irish-born, … [Read more...] about Women of Concern Lunch
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Dublin With Alliance
The U.S.-Ireland Alliance and Microsoft joined forces in May to bring members of the U.S. Congress not usually associated with Ireland to Dublin. Trina Vargo, President of the U.S.-Ireland Alliance, noted "the more American politicians that visit and learn about Ireland, the better for our relationship." The four-day trip included meetings with the Taoiseach, the Tanaiste, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Visit Dublin With Alliance
The Irish Georgian Society Bash
Over 100 friends of the Irish Georgian Society attended a reception at an exhibition of paintings by Lindy Guinness, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, in the Salander-O'Reily Galleries, New York City on April 3. ♦ … [Read more...] about The Irish Georgian Society Bash
To Dream of How
Things Could Be
Fordham's 158th Commencement; Fr. O'Hare retires; The Koppels deliver keynote; Liam Neeson is honored.
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After a historic 19-year tenure May 17 marked the final graduation ceremony for the Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J., who is retiring as Fordham University's president. He encouraged this year's graduates to be engaged in society.
"I pray we become successful, but we should … [Read more...] about To Dream of How
Things Could Be