The Donkeyman Cometh!

March is just around the corner and, in addition to running our “Celebrating Citizenship” events and hosting the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, the Immigration Center is also delighted to welcome author Kevin O’Hara.

Kevin is best known for his book Last of the Donkey Pilgrims about his travels round Ireland with a jenny called Missy.  But he’s coming to Philly to talk about his new book A Lucky Irish Lad, a memoir about growing up Irish in America – a topic I’m sure most of you can relate to!

We’ll be hosting two events with Kevin.  On March 9, Kevin will be signing books at Fergie’s pub in Center City.  Full details here!

And on March 10, Kevin will make his way out to the Immigration Center to join us for our weekly lunch.  Both events are free, but please let me know if you are coming, so I have an idea of numbers.

I haven’t met Kevin yet, but I’ve read his donkey book and we’ve spoken many times on the phone.  And if he’s half as funny in real life, you’re in for a treat.  See you on March 9!

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Reception in honor of Minister Hanafin

The Irish Immigration Center is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a reception in honor of Mary Hanafin, Minister for Social and Family Affairs, during her visit to Philadelphia over the St. Patrick’s Day Parade weekend.

The reception will be held on Friday, March 12 at the Philopatrian, a gorgeous old mansion just off Rittenhouse Square.  And if you haven’t been inside the Philo yet, I strongly recommend that you come.  Ministers and magnificent old mansions – what more could you ask for of a Friday evening?

Tickets are $40 and you can buy your tickets online here or by posting a cheque to the Irish Immigration Center at 7 South Cedar Lane, Upper Darby, PA 19082.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

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