The CNY chapter has initiated a program of “dining and learning” to expand our knowledge of Irish history and culture. We meet at 6:30 pm on the fourth Friday of April, May, July, August, September, and October for a buffet dinner, followed by the program. The cost will be $25 for the presentation and dinner or $10 for the presentation only. The information for each meeting will be posted here. If you have a topic you would like to present to the IACI, please let us know. Check this page frequently for updated information.
NOTE: Reservations must be made and paid for in advance.
Please make your check out to CNY-IACI, and mail it to: Rick Potter, 547 Tompkins St., Syracuse, NY 13204
2008 SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 29th
Frank Corcoran presents:
The 1916 Rebellion
On April 24, 1916 Padraig Pearce read the Proclamation of an Irish Republic declaring Ireland a free nation. Join us on August 22, 2008 to hear the story of their fight against the mightiest nation on Earth and their heroic struggle to free their native land.
Join us in remembering their sacrifice and legacy.
Reservations and prepayment are a must.
(see above for payment information)
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Time: 6:30 pm (social hour); 7:00 pm (dinner); 7:45 pm (presentation)
Location: Meghan McMurphy’s Restaurant/Pub (behind the Suburban Hardware Plaza, Route 57 in Liverpool)
- plenty of free parking will be available to the left of the building -
Directions:
» take 690 to the John Glenn Blvd. exit
» go straight on John Glenn to Rt. 57
» take a left onto Rt. 57 and follow Rt. 57 for 4-5 miles
» look for the Suburban Hardware Store sign on the right (opposite from Seneca Mall)
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Friday, September 26th
Cormac O’Malley presents:
Ernie O’Malley, Irish patriot
Cormac O'Malley was born in Dublin and came to New York in 1957 when his father, Ernie O'Malley, died in Ireland. Cormac has long been interested in his father's role in Irish history in the first half of the 20th century. He has published four of his father's works and is completing one on his father’s lifetime correspondence and creative works. His latest book is "No Surrender Here”: the Civil War Papers of Ernie O'Malley, co edited with Anne Dolan, a 750 page publication providing senior military, anti-treaty, republican views on the Civil War.
Cormac and his wife, Moira, live in New York City and Connecticut and have two grown children, Bergin and Conor.
(see above for reservation, time and directions)
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Friday, October 24th
Jo Thomas, former New York Times reporter
Ms. Thomas will share her experiences as a reporter covering Ireland in the 70’s and today.
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