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Headquarters
Face Lift!
Thanks Mickey and all who assisted in the renovation of
our St. Pat's Headquarters. Carpet, removal of the large
counter and a little paint have done wonders to our appearance
in our official Irish Headquarters! Our Retail Committee has
filled our store to the brim with fascinating & unique
Irish gifts.
Robert
Emmet Statue
Robert Emmet was a hero to the early
Irish settlers who chose to name their new village in honor of
him and to commission a statue to be cased and placed on the
town square.
Did you know that there are only 4 Robert
Emmet statues?
Check out the book,
"Tread Softly on My Dreams," by Greta Curran Browne,
at the local library. Browne has woven a gripping story based
on the well documented facts surrounding the life and death of
Robert Emmet. She
tells of the suffering of the Irish people under British rule
and how young Emmet played a role, that led to his execution,
to help alleviate their suffering.
Robert
Emmet Celebration!
Now after two hundred years,
in the year 2003, Ireland will hold a year long celebration,
declaring Robert Emmet
a national hero. The people of Emmetsburg
and of Palo Alto County have been extended an invitation to
attend some of the festivities during the year. Also extended
in the invitation are high school bands to march in the
various parades that will be taking place. |
