The Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park of the South Boston Seaport District was officially dedicated to the former mayor of Boston on November 12 in a gathering of city and state officials, tourism officials, labor activists, and local community leaders. Flynn, a lifelong Catholic who grew up in South Boston, served as mayor from 1984 to 1993 and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican from … [Read more...] about Former Boston Mayor Immortalized
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Archbishop Joseph Tobin to Lead Newark
Moderate clergyman Joseph Tobin was named the new Archbishop of Newark by Pope Francis in November as part of a larger effort to reformulate the Roman Catholic Church’s hierarchy in the United States. Tobin, who formerly served as the Archbishop of Indianapolis, is known for his supportive stance on the role of both women and refugees in Catholic society. Before his time in … [Read more...] about Archbishop Joseph Tobin to Lead Newark
Jim Clerkin Receives Spirit of the Diaspora Award in Northern Ireland
Jim Clerkin, an Irish America Business 100 keynote speaker and one of Northern Ireland’s most successful overseas businessmen, was honored with a special diaspora award by Northern Irish Connections ahead of the Belfast International Homecoming conference in October. Rostrevor-born Clerkin (right), president and CEO of Moët Hennessy North America, was … [Read more...] about Jim Clerkin Receives Spirit of the Diaspora Award in Northern Ireland
“Cycle Around Ireland” Spotlights Mental Health
Former Irish international hockey player Lisa Jacob and competitive triathlete turned pilot Nikki Dorey were the first all-female duo cyclists to complete the 1,336-mile “Cycle Around Ireland” course, which they did after just five and a half straight days. The two used the milestone feat to fund-raise €100,000 for Irish mental health charity Suicide or Survive, with special … [Read more...] about “Cycle Around Ireland” Spotlights Mental Health
Ireland’s Top Goal Scorer Retires Internationally
Irish captain and all-time record goal scorer Robbie Keane (pictured right) has commenced his international retirement from the Republic of Ireland soccer team following a friendly match against Oman in August. Keane (36) debuted for Ireland in 1998 and has been Ireland’s leading goal scorer since 2004. He retires with 68 goals in 146 games for the national team – the last of … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Top Goal Scorer Retires Internationally