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| St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival of Tucson The purpose of this organization is the presentation of a St. Patrickıs Day parade and festival, on or near the 17th of March each year. A variety of entertainment is presented, as well as information on Irish activities and heritage, with items, food and drink for sale. A porton of each yearıs proceeds are donated to charity. Contact: Michelle Sheehan 520.544.8994 Irish American Gaelic Society of Tucson Founded over two decades ago, principally by native-born Irish, this is Tucsonıs Irish social club, presenting several cultural events yearly, including the annual Christmas Party. IAGSı newsletter, The Blarney Stone, is the only Irish newsletter in Tucson, and provides a variety of information, including upcoming events of interest. As a non-profit organization, IAGS donates a portion of itııs yearly income to charity. Contact: Winnie Hennessy - 520.790.9328 The Emerald Isle of Tucson This for-charity organization focuses on presenting three quality Irish-related events per year: The Emerald Ball, held approximately a week prior to St. Patrickıs Day; Tir na nOg, the yearly Halloween Dance (itıs an ancient Irish holiday, folks!); and itıs Distinguished Speaker series. Several charities are the beneficiaries of these fund-raising events. Contact: Tim Prendiville - 520.740.0000 Ancient Order of Hibernians Founded in the United States to assist newly-arrived Irish immigrants, as well as those already here, by protecting their civil and religious rights, necessitated by the existing culture of the time. Contact: Terry Murphy - 520.577.1138 Tucson/ Roscommon Sister Cities In recognition of the birthplace of Tucsonıs founder, Hugh OıConor (Hugo Oconor), Roscommon was selected as Tucsonıs sister city. Many combined events, visits and dinners have been observed between these two cities. Contact: Joan Hickey Polivka - 520.722.8488 Tucson - Pima Public/ County Roscommon Sister Libraries This is an agreement (March 18, 2000) between the Tucson Main Library and the Childrenıs Library of Roscommon City, primarily to trade childrenıs books and to communicate with and learn about each otherıs lives and cultures. Contact: (Tucson) Julie Hagood - 520.791.4626 (Roscommon) Helen Kilcline Tucson/ Ulster Project This organizationıs purpose is to bring six Protestant and six Catholic teenagers from a troubled area of Northern Ireland to Tucson to visit with host families, see the sights and interact in a variety of public service activities. Contact: John Hughes - 520.749.2850 Bracken School of Irish Dance The purpose of this dance school is to teach competitive Irish dancing as well as provide entertainment in the form of performances at a variety of venues in and around Tucson. Holds the Feile Rince Tucson (Irish Dance competition) every May. Bracken School Tucson is a branch of Bracken School of Dance, headed by Tom Bracken, cenrtered in the greater Phoenix area, with an additional branch in San Diego. Contact: Dr. Rosemary Browne - 520.296.8476 Hall School of Irish Dance The purpose of this dance school is to teach competitive Irish dancing as well as provide entertainment in the form of performances at a variety of venues in and around Tucson. Contact: Gwynnette Hall - 520.514.1034 Irish Consulate Geneeral (Western US) 100 Pine Street, 33rd Floor San Francisco CA 94111 415.392.4214 Contributions: The following donors have graciously given to the Tapestry of Tucson Project: The Emerald Isle Society Irish Cultural & Learning Foundation, Phoenix Irish American Gaelic Society of Tucson Our Mother of Sorrows Celtic Chorale Our Mother of Sorrows - Msgr. Thomas Cahalane St. Pius X Parish/ Fr. Harry Ledwith Shamrock Foods Wilde Playhouse Wilshire Park Assisted Living John Cahalane Jim & Marian Caoncannon Richard & Loretta Cosgrove Patrick & Nora Daly David & Winifred Hennessy Family Sharon Danaher Henry Joseph & Eilish Lenihan Claudia Francis-Moullier Robert & Winifred Nanna Pierce & Joan O'Leary Joan O' Dwyer |
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