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The peace process has brought a measure of calm to Northern Ireland, but the Gloucester County Ancient Order of Hibernians pauses to remember 10 men who played such a critical role in a more turbulent time.

A Mass in memory of the late bishop, a native of Philadelphia, will be held this week at Cardinal O’Hara High School where he served as its first president. Here, his story is told by those who knew and loved him.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1 in Swedesburg is hosting a “Celtic Salute” on Saturday in honor of Plymouth Township Officer Brad Fox. Be there.

The former Philadelphia auxiliary bishop and St. Patrick’s Day parade chaplain has passed away. We interviewed this well-known pillar of the Philadelphia Irish community in June 2010, after his installation. We re-publish that interview today, and we share some of our favorite photos of this humble and gracious man.

Dancers at Sunday’s Four Provinces Feis helped raise money for the family of 7-year-old Jane Richard who lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombing. More than 100 Irish dance schools, individuals, and organizations have joined in the Philadelphia Loves Boston Campaign to support the Richard family, whose son, Martin, 8, was one of three people killed in the attack.

Take 100 pictures of fight night. Well, we almost did! Check out the exciting and successful Young Irelands GFC fundraiser at the Irish Center on April 26. Or as we like to call it: Blood, Sweat, and Beers.

Local Irish dance schools and a number of other organizations are raising money for the family of Jane Richard, the 7-year-old dancer who lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings that also killed her brother, Martin, on April 15. Find out how you can help.

Local Irish gave the late Margaret Thatcher a fitting sendoff at the Red Rooster Inn in the Northeast. Call it a “fake wake.” We were there. Photos and video.