Proud tradition

Posted 3/20/19

Proud tradition The Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island continued a tradition with its annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17. Following a Mass dedicated to the members the club has lost, a ceremony was held to raise the Irish and American

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Proud tradition

HAVING A GOOD TIME: Former Cranston Mayor John O’Leary made a new friend at the annual Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Cranston – Denise Donnelly, who is riding on the shoulders of her favor leprechaun named “Lucky.”

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

FAMILY MATTERS: Pictured are Eileen Brothers, her uncle James Holahan and her husband, Bob Brothers. Eileen’s father was one of the founders of the Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

CROWD PLEASER: The crowd at the Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island looked on as both the American and Irish flags were raised and the national anthems of both nations were performed.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

YOUNGEST MEMBER: Michaela Pearson, 10, served as the alter server during the Mass at the Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island on St. Patrick’s Day. She is the youngest member of the club.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:59 pm

The Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island continued a tradition with its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17. Following a Mass dedicated to the members the club has lost, a ceremony was held to raise the Irish and American flags. The national anthems of both countries were played. Eileen Brothers, a longtime member of the club, offered greetings on behalf of Mayor Allan Fung. Brothers’ uncle, James Holahan, who was visiting from Ireland, was also on hand to enjoy the festivities. After, members of the Goulding School of Irish Dance in Cranston performed and traditional Irish music was played as guests enjoyed refreshments. The club was founded in 1956 by Irish immigrants and Irish Americans to provide a place for social activities and common heritage.