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By Emily MoriartyIA Newsletter, November 26, 2022

The Five Sullivan Brothers Remembered in Belgium

By Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter, November 26, 2022

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On Saturday, November 12, 2022, the five fighting Sullivan brothers were honored in Poelaertplein, Brussels by the Irish in Europe Association. Born in Waterloo, Iowa from 1914 through 1922, to an Irish Catholic family with roots in Adrigole, Co. Cork, the five Sullivan brothers – Joe, Frank, Al, Matt, and George – all joined the Navy to fight fascist forces during World War … [Read more...] about The Five Sullivan Brothers Remembered in Belgium

Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Marks 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement at Carnegie Hall on St Patrick’s Day

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This upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s acclaimed youth orchestra, the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI), will present a concert at the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall at 7 pm. As part of an 18-concert tour of Ireland, the 140-player symphony orchestra will be joined by Fairfield County Children’s Choir from Connecticut, and the Pipe Corps … [Read more...] about Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland Marks 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement at Carnegie Hall on St Patrick’s Day

News Roundup October 22, 2022

Emily Moriarty
IA Newsletter October 22, 2022

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New York Remembers Hurricane Sandy 10 Years Later Many remember the devastation that Hurricane Sandy brought to New York and the surrounding areas in October 2012. In the areas that were hardest hit, like the largely Irish enclave of Breezy Point, Queens, tidal waves flooded streets, destroying homes, knocking out gas lines, and causing a slew of explosions. In true Irish … [Read more...] about News Roundup October 22, 2022

Roger Goes to Medical School

By Holly Millea

Fall 2022

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I was born at home in Emmetsburg, Iowa in 1928. The doctor said, “You have a son!” My mother didn’t know what to name me and the doctor said, “How about Roger? That’s my father’s name. It’s a fine name.” Both my parents were Irish. Mother was born Mary Margaret Mahoney. My first memories involve living in the small town in the shadow of the Assumption Parish. We lived across … [Read more...] about Roger Goes to Medical School

The First Word: “I Will Fight For You”

By Patricia Harty

Fall 2022

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"I'm not giving up. I'm going to stand by you and rise up. That's what we did and continue to do to beat this silent enemy: Covid."~ Lisa Kennedy, Northwell Nurse ChoirWe have showcased some terrific honorees over the years, but none more inspiring than those medical professionals profiled in this issue. The honorees on this list persevered through the toughest of times to … [Read more...] about The First Word: “I Will Fight For You”