Diarmuid Johnson will be touring Philadelphia at the end of the month. We look forward to meeting him at our Ambassador’s Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 26th!
On Thursday, February 25th, members only are invited to participate in a very special event with Diarmuid at the Rosenbach Museum & Library (email abarry@iabcn.org for more information)
On Saturday, February 27th, Diarmuid will be performing at the Commodore Barry Club “The Irish Center” courtesy of the Philadelphia Ceili Group.
On 4th & 5th June, 2015 the Sixth Annual New York-New Belfast Conference will take place at the prestigious Fordham University – Lincoln Center. The conference will spotlight the bridges of progress and prosperity being built between the citizens of the two great cities of New York and Belfast, looking optimistically to the future while celebrating our shared past.
Early bird conference pass for $180 is now available! includes a pass to join in on debates on 4/5th June, gaining access to all events. For more information, or to register, please visit http://aisling-events.com/event/new-york-new-belfast-2015/.
Please help support Irish Radio!
“Come West Along the Road” with Marianne MacDonald and the Vincent Gallagher Irish Hour has been on the air for almost 10 years. The shows are live every Sunday from 11:00AM to 1:00PM on WTMR 800 AM. The shows can also be heard on the internet at www.wtmrradio.com, or by listening on a smartphone via iHeartradio.com, or Tunein.com.
Please, if you can, support the radio show by making a pledge during the upcoming on-air fundraiser on Sunday, April 12th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM hosted by Michael Bradley, you will be helping to keep a Philadelphia tradition alive and well!
PHILADELPHIA (February 24, 2015) — The Philadelphia Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute today named Mrs. Donna Crilley Farrell as the 2015 recipient of it’s annual Sourin Award. “Donna’s commitment to her catholic faith is unwavering in both word and deed,” said Phil Earley, President of The Catholic Philopatrian Institute. “She sets an example to many in the Catholic laity that is both impressive and inspiring. We are pleased to honor her with this year’s Sourin Award,” added Early.
To read more, please click HERE.
Provost & President of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dr. Patrick Prendergast, visited Philadelphia this March addressed the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick at their annual gala. Click HERE to read the full address.
