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Col. William O’Brien’s Last Stand on Saipan

Administrator · May 24, 2020 ·

As the dark clouds of war gathered over America in the fall of 1940, the 105th Infantry Regiment of the N.Y. National Guard was called to active service.  The regiment, recruited from Troy, NY and the surrounding area, had been sent to Fort McClellan to begin the rigorous … [Read more...] about Col. William O’Brien’s Last Stand on Saipan

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CHRISTI SIMUS NON NOSTRI*

Administrator · April 10, 2020 ·

On July 17, 1950, darkness beyond that of the evening fell on the parish of Sanjeong Dong, which served as a parish and headquarters of the Columban missionaries in Chollanamdo province, Korea. Earlier in the day, the American consulate had informed Monsignor Patrick Brennan that … [Read more...] about CHRISTI SIMUS NON NOSTRI*

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Tomás MacCurtain

Administrator · March 25, 2020 ·

Tomás MacCurtain was born Ballyknockane, Mourne Abbey, County Cork, on 20 March 1884, the son of Patrick Curtin, a farmer, and Julia Sheehan. He attended The North Monastery school where Tomás fell in love with the Irish Language in addition to interests in Irish music, poetry, … [Read more...] about Tomás MacCurtain

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“Uncommon Virtue is a Common Irish American Value”

Administrator · February 27, 2020 ·

It has been said of those that fought at the battle of Iwo Jima that “Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue.” It could also be said of many Irish American families that “Uncommon Virtue is a Common Value”. Both are illustrated in the story of William G. Walsh. William G. … [Read more...] about “Uncommon Virtue is a Common Irish American Value”

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The Sad History of “Funny” Irish Stereotypes

Administrator · February 9, 2020 ·

With the advent of every spring and the approach of St. Patrick’s Day merchandise dealing in Irish Stereotypes and tropes bloom before the first crocus. Despite the fact that in our initiation oath, we pledge to “… not countenance by my presence or support any performance that … [Read more...] about The Sad History of “Funny” Irish Stereotypes

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