John P. Holland Division #2
P.O. Box 682
New London Connecticut 06320
Sean Moore President
P.O. Box 682
New London Connecticut 06320
Sean Moore President
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Happy Post St. Patrick’s Day
This year was a unique celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. There was a dinner at St. Joseph’s a
week earlier, a dinner at St. Mary’s on the Saturday before ( featuring the dulcet tones of our
own Bud Joyce). The day itself started at St. Mary’s with Mass followed by a Stroll to City Hall
(escorted by our own Officer Tim Keating on his patrol bike) to raise the tricolor (and enjoy the
tenor tones of New London’s Mayor Kevin Cavanagh), followed by a traditional Irish breakfast
at Hanafin’s Pub. The rest of the day belonged to all the local and state wide participants who
marched in New London’s Irish parade. Diarmuid and his committee put on a gala celebration,
short on distance, but long on friendship and good cheer. Brothers Pat Kennedy(senior and
junior) and Ed McDermott drove one of the currachs up State Street. Deirdre Cavanagh was the
winner of the soda bread contest, judged by former Mayor Peg Curtin ( no collusion here!).
Brother Dan Kelley’s wife and my son Brian Moore were runners up in the contest, and I
delivered the half loaves to the soup kitchen for breakfast the next morning.
There were two hearty contingents participating in the Mystic Parade at the end of the month.
Our own unit had our own Past President Joe Coleman riding in a convertible behind our loyal
contingent, and the New London Irish parade committee had a group reminding Mystic that they
set a good example for parades!
Upcoming Events
The New London Library has launched a fine program in April concerning Irish culture and
events. I sent out several emails about the program, and enjoyed a session of Irish Storytellers,
and a viewing of the Liam Neeson film about Michael Collins. Unfortunately these events were
poorly attended; I hope that more of you will take advantage of the upcoming events:
Tues, April 15, 2008 2:00 PM
The Irish Balladeer
with Richard Stillman
Bag piping, Irish step dancing, traditional tales, and lively jigs and reels played on the banjo and
mandolin, all come together to create this exciting program.
In the tradition of ancient Irish Shannachies, Mr. Stillman explores all aspects of Irish culture –
music, theatre, and dance. The program ends with a rousing Irish step dance and a march with
the bagpipes
Wed, April 16, 2008 7:00 PM
Tara’s Thistle:
Traditional Irish Music
Bag piping, Irish step dancing, traditional tales, and lively jigs and reels played on the banjo and
mandolin, all come together to create this exciting program. In the tradition of ancient Irish
Shannachies, Mr. Stillman explores all aspects of Irish culture – music, theatre, and dance. The
program ends with a rousing Irish step dance and a march with the bagpipes
Wed, April 23, 2008 7:00 PM
Irish Food
Join us as Hanafin’s Irish Pub provides a taste of Ireland for all to enjoy
Thurs, April 24, 2008 7:00PM
Movie, The Quiet Man
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara star in the story of an Irish-American boxer and his return to
his home.
All of April
Paintings of Ireland
A display of paintings by Nancy Pinney, a painter known for American and Irish Landscapes.
Fr. Mark & St Agnes Fund-Raiser
St. Agnes Church is having another "Spring Fling" Social and Dance fundraiser featuring Tommy
Yourell's One Man Band on Saturday, April 26th at St. Agnes Church Hall, Niantic. The last
one was a great success. Tickets may be purchased at St. Agnes church after Masses beginning
April 18th. Tommy Yourell plays a wide variety of popular music and specializes in Irish tunes
and ballads.
This year was a unique celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. There was a dinner at St. Joseph’s a
week earlier, a dinner at St. Mary’s on the Saturday before ( featuring the dulcet tones of our
own Bud Joyce). The day itself started at St. Mary’s with Mass followed by a Stroll to City Hall
(escorted by our own Officer Tim Keating on his patrol bike) to raise the tricolor (and enjoy the
tenor tones of New London’s Mayor Kevin Cavanagh), followed by a traditional Irish breakfast
at Hanafin’s Pub. The rest of the day belonged to all the local and state wide participants who
marched in New London’s Irish parade. Diarmuid and his committee put on a gala celebration,
short on distance, but long on friendship and good cheer. Brothers Pat Kennedy(senior and
junior) and Ed McDermott drove one of the currachs up State Street. Deirdre Cavanagh was the
winner of the soda bread contest, judged by former Mayor Peg Curtin ( no collusion here!).
Brother Dan Kelley’s wife and my son Brian Moore were runners up in the contest, and I
delivered the half loaves to the soup kitchen for breakfast the next morning.
There were two hearty contingents participating in the Mystic Parade at the end of the month.
Our own unit had our own Past President Joe Coleman riding in a convertible behind our loyal
contingent, and the New London Irish parade committee had a group reminding Mystic that they
set a good example for parades!
Upcoming Events
The New London Library has launched a fine program in April concerning Irish culture and
events. I sent out several emails about the program, and enjoyed a session of Irish Storytellers,
and a viewing of the Liam Neeson film about Michael Collins. Unfortunately these events were
poorly attended; I hope that more of you will take advantage of the upcoming events:
Tues, April 15, 2008 2:00 PM
The Irish Balladeer
with Richard Stillman
Bag piping, Irish step dancing, traditional tales, and lively jigs and reels played on the banjo and
mandolin, all come together to create this exciting program.
In the tradition of ancient Irish Shannachies, Mr. Stillman explores all aspects of Irish culture –
music, theatre, and dance. The program ends with a rousing Irish step dance and a march with
the bagpipes
Wed, April 16, 2008 7:00 PM
Tara’s Thistle:
Traditional Irish Music
Bag piping, Irish step dancing, traditional tales, and lively jigs and reels played on the banjo and
mandolin, all come together to create this exciting program. In the tradition of ancient Irish
Shannachies, Mr. Stillman explores all aspects of Irish culture – music, theatre, and dance. The
program ends with a rousing Irish step dance and a march with the bagpipes
Wed, April 23, 2008 7:00 PM
Irish Food
Join us as Hanafin’s Irish Pub provides a taste of Ireland for all to enjoy
Thurs, April 24, 2008 7:00PM
Movie, The Quiet Man
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara star in the story of an Irish-American boxer and his return to
his home.
All of April
Paintings of Ireland
A display of paintings by Nancy Pinney, a painter known for American and Irish Landscapes.
Fr. Mark & St Agnes Fund-Raiser
St. Agnes Church is having another "Spring Fling" Social and Dance fundraiser featuring Tommy
Yourell's One Man Band on Saturday, April 26th at St. Agnes Church Hall, Niantic. The last
one was a great success. Tickets may be purchased at St. Agnes church after Masses beginning
April 18th. Tommy Yourell plays a wide variety of popular music and specializes in Irish tunes
and ballads.