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The Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Observance Association has named her the 2001 Grand Marshal. The association also elected Kathy McGee Burns board president.

Former city representative under Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell, Kathleen Sullivan was one of the driving forces behind the Irish Memorial. Friends say what makes her special “is the size of her heart.”

Friends and family pay tribute to the president of the Irish Center and founder of the Hall of Fame.

Pastor of a diverse parish, chaplain to several Irish organizations, Father Joseph McLoone almost didn’t hear his calling.

Three Irish community stalwarts are being inducted to the Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame, two fabulous Irish musicians are headed into town, as is the director of Ireland’s prestigious Abbey Theatre.

Lots of juicy gossip (ok, that’s an exaggeration) about a competition for young Irish women and two popular local musical groups, one of whom is no more.

The Mayos’ 2010 bash at the Irish Center was crowded … in short, a rousing success. It was a night that saw the crowning of the new Miss Mayo and honors for Sister James Anne Feerick.

Mick Moloney brought his musical friends for the 23rd time to help raise money for this parish school in North Philadelphia that has strong Irish ties.