The American Ireland Fund - Dallas : News : 2006

Houston University of St. Thomas Irish Center : Sept 14, 2006

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An Irish Evening was held at the Center for Irish Studies at University of St. Thomas in Houston sponsored by The American Ireland Fund with the Rev. Bill Shaw from the 174 Trust of North Belfast speaking on “Northern Ireland: Steps toward Reconciliation.” The September 14th lecture was well received by approximately 300 people.

At the preceding reception also sponsored by the AIF, university president Dr. Robert Ivany, spoke of the ties that the University of St. Thomas maintains with Ireland. He introduced a business studies student from Queen’s University and a Fulbright scholar from University of Cork, both in Houston for a year. (St. Thomas was one of four universities chosen to participate in a new Fulbright fellowship program to promote the Irish language joining New York University, University of Notre Dame, and Boston College.)

On behalf of the Fund, Netta Blanchard presented Dr. Ivany with the book “A Kingdom of Wine” by Ted Murphy. WineGeese wines Leeuwin Estate and Château de la Ligne were served.

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1. Orla Power, Mary Immaculate College Limerick – Study Abroad; Susan Gallagher, University of St Thomas Center for Irish Studies volunteer and Friend of the Center for Irish Studies; Anna McLaughlin, Queen’s University Belfast – St Thomas Business Education Initiative Scholarship; the Rev. Bill Shaw (174 Trust); Maeve McInerney, Irish Language Professor, University of St. Thomas on Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Program from Cork; Lori Gallagher, Director, University of St Thomas Center for Irish Studies.

2. The Rev. Bill Shaw, 174 Trust, Belfast; Netta Blanchard, Regional Director, The American Ireland Fund; Colleen McCullough, 2006 Annual Irish Gala Co-chair and Friend of the Center for Irish Studies; Dr. Robert Ivany, President, University of St . Thomas.

3. Honorary Consul of Ireland John B. Kane; Dr. Robert Ivany, President, University of St . Thomas; Lori Gallagher, Director, University of St . Thomas Center for Irish Studies; the Rev. Bill Shaw, 174 Trust; Patrick Sharkey, Jackson Walker LLP and President, The Irish Society; Dr. Joseph McFadden, University of St. Thomas, President Emeritus, Professor of Irish and American History.

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