Irish Culture, Irish History, Supporting Local Irish Business Owners, Family
Music
U2, Van Morrison, Thomas Moore, Turlough Ó Carolan. John Field, Sir James Galway,pianist Barry Douglas, Athenrye {Scottish band}, Barleycorn (band), Battering Ram, Black 47, Blarney Pilgrims, The Bleeding Irish, The Bog Savages Christy Moore {Irish singer}, The Clancy Brothers {Irish band}, Clannad {Irish band}, Derek Warfield, Éire Óg, Gary Óg, Irish Brigade (band, The LeperKhanz, Mise Éire, The Paddywagon Band, Padraig Mór, Pangur Bán, Rebel Hearts, Saoirse (band), Seanchai, Shebeen {Irish band}, Slievenamon (band), Music of Mark O'Neill, Spirit of Freedom, The Unity Squad, Ten Second March, The Dubliners {Irish band}, The Exiles, The Foggy Dew (band), The Wakes - Glasgow Irish Band, Wilderness 1916 {Irish band} , Wolfhound (band) , Wolfe Tones , The Ravens (Irish band)
Movies
The Quiet Man (1952), Angela's Ashes (1999), The Commitments (1991), Michael Collins (1996), My Left Foot (1989), The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)
Television
The Black Donnellys, Legend,
Books
Angela's Ashes, Tis, Singing My Him Song , A Monk Swimming, catcher in the Rye, How the Irish Saved Civilization, Ireland’s Master Storyteller: The Collected Stories of Éamon Kelly , Guinness: The 250 Year Quest for the Perfect Pint,
Heroes
Arthur Guinness, St Patrick, Fionn Mac Cumhaill ( some say Finn McCool ), Cú Chulainn, Frank McCourt, Malachy McCourt
Finnian - from finn "fair, pale-colored." Finnen.
Fionn - (FYUHN) Old Irish=finn "bright, fair." Anglicized as Finn. Finn mac Cumhaill was a hero, poet and sometime outlaw who led a band of warriors known as the Fianna. Fiann,
Rori - from the word meaning "famous" or "brilliance."
Irish Cara Club's Details
Status:
Married
Here for:
Networking
Orientation:
Straight
Zodiac Sign:
Leo
Children:
Proud parent
Education:
College graduate
Occupation:
Purchasing Manager
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About me: The Irish Cara organization was founded in 1993. The goal of this club was to be a point of reference for people in the upstate community interested in Irish culture. While most of the members who make up this group are of Irish descent, there was never any intent to make any entry restrictions to non-Irish members. Irish people have traversed all corners of this earth and have integrated with every culture, therefore the club embraced a policy of 'all are welcome'. The name 'Cara' is the Gaelic word for friend and was chosen by a vote among the first club members. The club adapted the Harp, the ancient symbol of Ireland as the club's emblem.
The club by-laws or 'Brehons' to borrow an old word were loosely formed providing for annual elections of officers, yearly membership dues, and an official understanding that the club would be a non-political, multi denominational, equal opportunity Organization. The first officers of the club were Marty Flynn serving as President, Robert Maguire as Vice-President, and Vance Drawdy ( RIP) as Secretary. Succeeding presidents included Maureen Normoyle, Clare Dillon-Palma, Phil Connelly, Ken Flanagan, mary McGory, Gail Hediger and Emily Flynn, nearly all of whom are still current members. Current Officers: President: Mike Long, Vice President: Patrick Walsh, Executive Advisor: Marty Flynn, Treasurer: Jean Aldridge, Secretary: Clare Dillon-Palma, Webmaster: Mike Long.
In 1994 the concept of creating an Irish Festival was put forward and became a reality in March 1996 and has grown to become one Greenville's finest family events.
So now each March, the Irish Cara Club and with the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Departments sponsors an annual family celebration of Irish culture. Located in Falls Park, this one-day event occurs the Sunday prior to St. Patrick's Day. In 2008, the celebration was held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, and it included live Celtic music, bagpipes, Irish food and drink and a variety of children's activities. The Band Need Fire who's great blend of Rock and Celtic sounds, that you are listening to now, played live!!!
If you or any one you know is interested in becoming a member please contact me on this page or visit us at http://www.irishcaraclub.com.
