Events
The Charitable Irish Society will bestow Silver Key Awards on John Curran, Christopher J. Lavery, Esq., and Larry Reynolds on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
Here are the event details:
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Place: Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston
Tickets: For information on tickets, please contact Keeper of the Silver Key Sandra Moody at: sandralmoody@yahoo.com
About This Year’s Recipients
Silver Key Recipient John Curran
Co. Kerry native and longtime Belmont resident John Curran is well-known throughout the Boston Irish community — and particularly in the Irish music community.
John came to the U.S. in 1955, and since then has made a big impact in Boston. His many accomplishments include being a co-founder of the Hanafin-Cooley (Boston) branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and a founder of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England.
John may be best known for his 30 years of showcasing and promoting Irish music and culture as host of The Sound of Erin Irish radio show.
- Silver Key Recipient Christopher J. Lavery, Esq.
A Belfast native, Chris earned his law degree from Boston College and is now a partner in the Sedna Law firm.
Chris’s commitment to helping immigrants to the U.S. goes far beyond his paying clients. When not practicing law, Chris provides pro bono legal services for the legal clinics run by both the Irish Immigration Center and the Irish Pastoral Centre.
In 2006 Chris was one of several lawyers receiving the Irish Immigration Center’s Solas Award. He is also a recipient of the PAIR Project of Boston’s Detention Attorney Award (2006) and Appreciation Award for Outstanding Public Service (2007). Chris is also on the Board of Trustees for the Irish Pastoral Centre.
Silver Key Recipient Larry Reynolds
Larry Reynolds is one of the most well-known Irish musicians in the Greater Boston area and has dedicated countless hours to keeping the Irish music tradition alive in Boston.
Larry honed in craft in Galway (where he was born and raised) and then brought his gift to us when he emigrated to Boston in 1953. He currently lives in Waltham.
A long-time member of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, he is currently the Chairman of the Hanafin-Cooley branch.
We hope you will join us for this exciting evening!
Charitable Irish Society Board Member Mike Quinlin, of the Boston Irish Tourism Association asked the Society to comment on Senator Kennedy.
Here’s what we had to say:
“The friendship, service and hard work Senator Kennedy has given to the people of Boston, America and Ireland is unparalleled in history. While his passing leaves an unfillable void and sadness, it is with warm hearts that we look upon him and his legacy. There will never be another Ted Kennedy, but we can all strive to be like him in his dedication, hard work, and support of those who have less than we do.”
Our statement and those of others’ can be viewed at:
Silver Key Awards
We’re in the planning process for our 2009 Silver Key Awards. Three outstanding Irish and Irish-Americans have agreed to be honored at our October event. Full event details will be announced shortly!
July 20 Traditional Irish Seisun
Join the Society for a casual gathering to listen to Larry Reynold’s famous traditional Irish seisun!
When: 7:30pm, Monday, July 20, 2009
Where: Green Briar, 304 Washington Street, Brighton
2010 Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner
We’re in the process of planning the 2010 St. Patrick’s Dinner. Last year’s speaker, Society Member Dick Flavin, will be hard to top.
If you have a recommendation for the featured speaker, please email Kelley at: KLKassa@yahoo.com
