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Trip to Ireland planned!!!
YOUR FIRST SIGHTING OF IRELAND
Dear Friends,
Most of you are aware that I have previously arranged tours of Ireland. Many of you have taken one of the tours.
I have recently received a number of requests to organize another tour but prior to planning the date and itinerary,
I need to have an idea of the number of persons interested in traveling with me.
If you are not familiar with my name, let me introduce myself. I was born and reared in Ireland and first came to
the United States as an exchange student. I met my wife prior to returning to Ireland and came back to the US in 1967.
I have lived here with my wife and five children since then but frequently return to Ireland to visit my parents,
brothers, and other family and friends. I have broadcast a Sunday radio show "ECHO'S OF IRELAND" (1230 WSPD) for
more than twenty years during which my friend Ted Mc Hugh from Galway and I discuss Irish music, history, geography,
sports and current events. I also have played Irish music around the country since 1969 (John Connolly and Company)
until this year when I decided to retire. In addition, I owned the original Biddy Mulligan's Pub and Connolly's Irish
Pub and have directed many of the Irish summer festivals. If none of this provides you with any memory of my attempt
to promote the Irish in Toledo, come with me to Ireland, I assure you we will have a wonderful time.
If you have never been on a tour, the tour price includes airfare, tour bus, admission costs to historical sites, and
most meals. The beautiful scenery if free. I cannot currently quote a price since the costs for 2010 are not yet available.
If you are interested in traveling with me in June of 2010, please contact me by phone or email. I will need your name as it
appears on your passport, address, phone number, email address, and the number of people traveling with you. I will also need
to know if there will be anyone under eighteen.
The ten day tour will include visiting the counties of Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Derry, Antrim, Down,
Louth, Meath, and the capital of Ireland Dublin. You will need a passport.
I look forward to hearing from you.
John
John Connolly
Irish Radio Show Host & Entertainer
Tel. + 419-382-1505
Mob.+ 419-280-1505
Fax. + 419-382-2354
limerickr@aol.com
JohnConnollyMusic.com
News
Friday, May 01, 2009
The leader of Ireland's four million Roman Catholics has urged social-network users to
start sending daily prayers by text, Twitter or e-mail.
"Make someone the gift of a prayer through text, twitter or e-mail every day," Cardinal Sean Brady said. "Such a sea of prayer
is sure to strengthen our sense of solidarity with one another and remind those who receive them that others really do care."
The cardinal also told prayer Tweeters to turn off their televisions, computers and mobile phones to pray more effectively.
The Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh was speaking as he unveiled a statue to the man known as the "rosary priest"
because of his work to promote the saying of the rosary by families together.
Father Patrick Peyton coined the saying used today by clergy and ministers of all denominations: "The
family that prays together, stays together."
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release March 2, 2009
IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Even before the birth of our Nation, the sons and daughters of Erin departed their homes
in search of liberty and a more hopeful future. As these early pioneers left familiar lands,
they carried with them the rich traditions of home. This March we honor their journey and their
lasting contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
Following the colonial migrations, the United States enjoyed the greatest influx of Irish during
the 1840s as Ireland suffered the Great Famine. Hungry but hopeful, poor but perseverant Irish-Americans
seized the opportunity to work hard, enjoy success, and pursue the American Dream.
Many took on the difficult work of constructing America's infrastructure. Others assumed positions of
leadership. Among those leaders were signers of the Declaration of Independence and Presidents of the
United States. Still others enjoyed great success and influence in the arts and literature. From social
activists to business leaders, athletes to clergy, and first responders to soldiers, distinguished
Irish-Americans have made indelible contributions to our national identity.
Today, tens of millions of Irish-Americans can look back with pride on the legacy of their forebears.
Irish-Americans are integral to the rich fabric of the United States, and we are grateful for their
service and contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2009 as Irish-American
Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, programs,
and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
I am writing to invite all of you to the 2009 Ohio State Convention that will be
held in Dayton, Ohio on July 16 -19. Perhaps you are wondering why I would invite
everyone from the 2008 National Convention. Good question! The answer is quite elementary:
in 2010 the National Convention will be hosted by our brothers in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati is a mere sixty miles from Dayton, and a straight shot down I-75.
Read more here...
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Spend all weekend at Falls River Square in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the family friendly event
features three stages of music, the Irish Market Place with traditional Irish and American fare,
Irish food court, Irish Mass on Sunday, Traditional Irish dance! 
