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Irish American Committee Celebration 2014

Continuing an annual tradition to recognize an organization that promotes a deeper appreciation of Irish heritage and culture, the UFT Irish American Committee honored the Lower East Side Tenement Museum at its celebration on March 6.
Teacher Maura Donnelly (left) displays curriculum materials from the Lower East

Teacher Maura Donnelly (left) displays curriculum materials from the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Standing with her are (from left to right) Doris Meyer, Peter McDermott, Miriam Bader (holding the Eileen Lynch Award), Alphie McCourt and George Altomare.

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Doris Meyer, the committee chair, spoke about the Lower East Side Tenement Museu
Doris Meyer, the committee chair, spoke about the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
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Peter McDermott, editor of the Irish Echo.
Peter McDermott, the editor of the Irish Echo, the oldest Irish-American newspaper in the country, spoke about Irish immigration to the United States.
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About 60 people attended the annual celebration.
About 60 people attended the annual celebration.
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Author and columnist Alphie McCourt read a piece written by his brother.
Author and columnist Alphie McCourt read a piece written by his brother, the celebrated Irish writer Frank McCourt.
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Miriam Bader was presented with the Eileen Lynch Award by Doris Meyer.
Miriam Bader (center), the director of education at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, was presented with the committee’s Eileen Lynch Award by Doris Meyer, the committee chair, and George Altomare, the UFT’s professional committees director.
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Retiree Rose O’Connor (left) with her daughter Erin O’Connor.
Retiree Rose O’Connor (left) with her daughter Erin O’Connor.
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Author Alphie McCourt (center) with guests Tom Gralton and Anne Gralton.
Author Alphie McCourt (center) with guests Tom Gralton and Anne Gralton.
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Members dressed in green for the celebration.
Members dressed in green for the celebration.
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Teacher Maura Donnelly (left) displays curriculum materials from the Lower East

Teacher Maura Donnelly (left) displays curriculum materials from the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Standing with her are (from left to right) Doris Meyer, Peter McDermott, Miriam Bader (holding the Eileen Lynch Award), Alphie McCourt and George Altomare.

Miller Photography
Doris Meyer, the committee chair, spoke about the Lower East Side Tenement Museu
Doris Meyer, the committee chair, spoke about the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Miller Photography
Peter McDermott, editor of the Irish Echo.
Peter McDermott, the editor of the Irish Echo, the oldest Irish-American newspaper in the country, spoke about Irish immigration to the United States.
Miller Photography
About 60 people attended the annual celebration.
About 60 people attended the annual celebration.
Miller Photography
Author and columnist Alphie McCourt read a piece written by his brother.
Author and columnist Alphie McCourt read a piece written by his brother, the celebrated Irish writer Frank McCourt.
Miller Photography
Miriam Bader was presented with the Eileen Lynch Award by Doris Meyer.
Miriam Bader (center), the director of education at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, was presented with the committee’s Eileen Lynch Award by Doris Meyer, the committee chair, and George Altomare, the UFT’s professional committees director.
Miller Photography
Retiree Rose O’Connor (left) with her daughter Erin O’Connor.
Retiree Rose O’Connor (left) with her daughter Erin O’Connor.
Miller Photography
Author Alphie McCourt (center) with guests Tom Gralton and Anne Gralton.
Author Alphie McCourt (center) with guests Tom Gralton and Anne Gralton.
Miller Photography
Members dressed in green for the celebration.
Members dressed in green for the celebration.
Miller Photography
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