May09Thu

Island of Ireland Eisenhower Fellows

In Philadelphia, Irish civic leaders discuss Brexit’s harsh impact on their homeland
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Trudy Rubin

In Philadelphia this week, a group of Irish men and women are gathered, reflecting the success of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in bringing peace to Northern Ireland.

But they worry that a looming Brexit — and the British parliament’s hapless efforts to exit the European Union — are already threatening Ireland’s peace. And they wish that the United States, which god fathered the Good Friday deal, would take an active role in its preservation.

They know from personal experience the ugliness that awaits Ireland if the accord fails.

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Apr25Thu

“Unforeseeable Thereness”

“Unforeseeable Thereness”, an exhibition celebrating the strong ties between Philadelphia and Ireland at Stanek Gallery, 242 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 on Friday, May 3rd.

Nine accomplished artists create visual poetry in paint, sculpture, print and other mediums that reflect their personal connection to the captivating landscape, light and people of Ireland. Thanks to the vision of artist and curator Hollis Heichemer, Stanek Gallery is proud to share with you the fruits of many years of exchange, travel, admiration and collaboration inspired by the Ballinglen Arts Foundation in Ballycastle, County Mayo, Ireland.

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Apr24Wed

Philadelphia-area distillers push for Pa. spirits promotion board


Philadelphia Business Journal

Leaders of Philadelphia-area distillers are pushing for legislation that would create an organization dedicated to marketing and providing dollars to Pennsylvania’s fast-growing spirits makers.

Craft brewers already have a similar organization in place, but now local distillers want the same to assist in their expansion in the region and beyond state borders.

Pennsylvania became one of the more friendlier states in which to do business when in 2011 the state passed massive reforms that enabled spirits makers to offer samples, tours and on-site sales. That’s allowed spirits makers to connect with customers and welcome them into their facilities.

To read more, please click HERE. To hear from industry experts quoted in this article,  Herman Mihalich, cofounder of Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye in Bristol, and Andrew Auwerda, president and cofounder of Philadelphia Distilling, join us on May 16th for our panel discussion and tasting event. Click HERE for details.

Apr19Fri

Irish Chamber Board Member News

Congratulations to our long-time and very active board member and sponsor, Theresa Flanagan Murtagh! Theresa will be inducted into the Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation and Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s 2019 Partners in Education Celebration on May 2nd.

To read more, please click HERE.