Tribute to Tony Byrne

By Russell W. Wylie I remember fondly and miss my occasional conversations with Tony when he answered the office phone working on the Irish Edition very early in the morning. He would always reach into his ample bag of impish… Continue Reading

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – 246th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gala

(Above: Friendly Sons President Joseph P. Heenan with gathering of Gala Attendees greet Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson  |  photos – Tom Keenan) By Russell W. Wylie The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for… Continue Reading

Part I: Friendly Sons of St. Patrick—A Tradition of Liberty and Charity

By Russell W. Wylie The traditional values of The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick were most aptly described by Mayor William J. Green III (the 120th Mayor of Philadelphia and member of the Society) in the preface… Continue Reading