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St. Patrick's Day 2021

Seniors Enjoy A
Virtual Pint at McSorley’s

March 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Senior living communities nationwide that use Rendever – a virtual reality program built to help reduce social isolation among seniors through shared experiences – are taking their residents to the best Irish places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, including McSorley’s on New York’s lower east side. Rendever is overcoming social isolation through the power of … [Read more...] about Seniors Enjoy A
Virtual Pint at McSorley’s

Let’s All Shine Green

March 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Tourism Ireland has created a St. Patrick's Day tradition with the Global Greening Initiative where buildings, landmarks, and historical sites will be illuminated green to celebrate Ireland's National Day. This year the tradition continues with more sites around the world being illuminated green than ever before and we cannot wait to see them all.  Tourism Ireland is excited to … [Read more...] about Let’s All Shine Green

2021 New York City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The 2021 New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The Parade is the oldest and largest parade in the world and has marched on the streets of New York City every year since 1762, fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence that established the United States of America. This year will mark the 260th St Patrick’s Day … [Read more...] about 2021 New York City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

History Loves a Parade
260 Years of the New York
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 4:00 pm EST, 8:00 pm Ireland The New York Irish Center Presents: History Loves A Parade An online Salute to 260 Years of the New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Explore key milestones of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in North America from Colonial times to the present. Featuring archival images and new photography, guest musicians, and original … [Read more...] about History Loves a Parade
260 Years of the New York
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Ireland and the U.S.:
On Track To Getting Back

March 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 11:00 am EST Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government agency for the international development of Irish firms, is hosting a compelling panel discussion on how post-pandemic recovery will shape up on either side of the Atlantic. The panel will take place on Zoom Webinar on Tuesday, March 16 at 11:00AM Eastern and will feature Irish Prime … [Read more...] about Ireland and the U.S.:
On Track To Getting Back

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St. Columcille was born on this day in Gartan, Co. Donegal. Columcille, who would also become known as Columba, Colum, Columbus and Columkill, was born to a royal family but given in fosterage to a priest at a young age. After studying under St. Finnian, he spent 15 years preaching and traveling through out Ireland. By 25, he had already founded about 27 monasteries, including Kells which would become famous for producing the Book of Kells. Columcille was also famous through out other celtic regions, including Scotland. He founded the monastery at Iona, a tiny Island off the coast of Scotland. Iona would become the center of Christianity for the Celtic world.

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