On the surface, the brothers Thomas Addis Emmet and Robert Emmet were the most unlikely of revolutionaries. They were born (Thomas Addis 1764, Robert 1778) into an affluent family of Ireland's Protestant ascendency. Their father was the State Physician of Ireland; firmly positioning the family as members of the British establishment. Yet the spirit of the enlightenment ran … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Brothers :Robert and Thomas Addis Emmet
Archives for February 2014
2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Information, Join Us in NYC and Pearl River
Mark your calendars for Monday March 17th, for the NYC St. Patrick's Day parade. We line up 2:30 pm on East 46th Street between Madison Ave. and Vanderbilt Ave. If interested in getting a bus down please contact me as we only had 15 people last year and a decision must be made ASAP whether we get one this year. The bus usually leaves the Irish Culture Center at 1 lam and … [Read more...] about 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Information, Join Us in NYC and Pearl River
Pub Basketball Party: Iona vs Manhattan
Friday Night February 28, Iona vs. Manhattan Have a great night of fun and fellowship while you watch one of the great NY rivalries. Party starts at 6, Game at 7. Food will be served, no cover charge. Downstairs pub will be closed and pub session will be held upstairs. Call Sean Walsh at 845-300-1718 for more details. … [Read more...] about Pub Basketball Party: Iona vs Manhattan