The next film in our series on the signatories of the 1916 Rising will be Padraig Pearse. He was the eloquent voice of the rising and first provisional President of the Irish Republic. Due to scheduling conflict with other activities starting up after the summer break, this film will be on September 1, 2015. The film starts at 7:30 and is open to all, admission is free. … [Read more...] about Sept 1st, Next Film in Our 1916 Series Padraig Pearse
Archives for August 2015
August 25th The Next Film in our 1916 Series Seán Mac Diarmada
The next film in our series on the signatories of the 1916 Rising will be Seán Mac Diarmada. He was a member of the Gaelic League and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was the key organizer of the volunteers and identified the talent of Padraig Pearse, Eamonn Ceannt and many others. He has been described as "the mind of the rising". The film starts at 7:30 and is open … [Read more...] about August 25th The Next Film in our 1916 Series Seán Mac Diarmada
Volunteers Needed for Papal Mass at MSG, 25th of September (Updated)
Please note, we have been informed that the names of voluntees must be submitted by August 7th, not the 14th as originally stated. Please see message below from past NY County President, Tom Beirne regarding a request for volunteers to support the mass at MSG with His Holiness, Pope Francis. If Interested please provide your name,email and phone # to Dermot Moore at … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Papal Mass at MSG, 25th of September (Updated)