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John Concannon

Last Word: The Way Forward

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
February / March 2017

February 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Following the success of the 1916 commemorations, the Irish government has launched a five-year program to celebrate the wealth of Ireland’s creativity.  ℘℘℘ 2016­ was a momentous year for Ireland as the country marked a century since the Easter Rising. However, it was only the beginning of what will be five years of commemorations as Ireland reflects on its march towards … [Read more...] about Last Word: The Way Forward

What Are You Like?
John Concannon

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by 1 Comment

John Concannon takes our questionnaire. ℘℘℘ John Concannon is the Director of “Ireland 2016,” the state centenary program to commemorate 1916, reflect on the Republic 100 years on, and re-imagine Ireland’s future. Prior to Ireland 2016, John was director of Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism development authority. He was selected as Irish “Marketer of the Year” in 2011 for … [Read more...] about What Are You Like?
John Concannon

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Mary O’Connell, famous American Civil War nurse, was born in Limerick on this day in 1814. After immigrating to the U.S. and being educated there, O’Connell became Sister Anthony, SC. On the battlefield, she became known as “the angel of the battlefield.” Aside from caring for soldiers, Sister Anthony was also recognized for her work during the yellow fever scare of 1877.

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