For many Irish Americans, the watching of John Fordās āThe Quiet Manā is as much a part of the tradition of St. Patrickās Day as Frank Capraās āItās a Wonderful Lifeā is a part of Christmas.Ā Both movies, depict an idealized time and place that was much simpler than today, or in fact ever was, but the basic themes of the importance of values and friendship still speak to us.Ā … [Read more...] about John Ford, father of āThe Quiet Manā
Archives for March 2010
Presidents Message March 2010
Our next meeting will be held on Friday, March 26 at 8pm. At our December meeting we welcomed aboard new members Conor Moore, Bill Browne, George Browne, Michael OāNeill, John Schwarz, Kevin Conway, Arturo Garcia, John McGowan, and James Murphy. Iād like to thank all who attended the Emerald Ball and/or took Journal ads.Ā Your support of the County and the parade is essential … [Read more...] about Presidents Message March 2010
Hibernian House March 2010
Dear Cronins, Donaghys, Dunnes, Kreiders, Bob Howe, Dan McKenna, Pete Connelly and the Florida Snowbirds please stop with the āSnow Danceā, we get the message. This is not a threat but, the boys say one more inch and we are doing The Hurricane Waltz. We have had so much snow that even the squirrels are using meals on wheels. The other day I was shoveling and two of my sons, … [Read more...] about Hibernian House March 2010