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On May 23, the Philadelphia Irish Center and Irish Immigration Center
of Greater Philadelphia willl honor 11 Delaware Valley women who
embody the intelligence, courage, grace, strength and pride
synonymous with the Irish spirit.
Join us for a cocktail reception opening an exhibit of portraits of the women by Pat Gallagher and the awards
presentation, emceed by CBS3 Anchor Susan Barnett, starting at 4 PM at the Irish Center,
6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
Tickets are $35 per person and incude hot and cold hors douevres, beer and wine.
Music by the Boyces and Runa.
Order tickets online at www.inspirationalirishwomen.org or by calling 215-884-1936
or 215-779-1466.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Philadelphia Irish Center, which has been serving the Irish community
for more than 50 years. Ten percent is pledged to Project H.O.M.E., a charity founded by one of this years
winners, Sister Mary Scullion. Sponsorships and donations are tax deductible. Make checks payable to
the Irish Immigration Center of Greater Philadelphia and send them to the Irish Center address.
The 2010 Inspirational Irish Women Winners are:
Siister Mary Scullion, co-founder of Project H.O.M.E.
Emily Riley, executive vice president, Connelly Foundation
Sister Kathleen Marie Keenan, senior vice president, Mercy Health System
Denise Sullian Morrison, senior vice president, Campbell Soup Company
Rosemarie Timoney, founder, Timoney School of Irish Dance
Siobhan Reardon, first woman president, Free Library of Philadelphia
Liz Kerr, RN, LAOH Div. 25
Kathy Orr, Emmy-winning CBS3 meteorologist
Kathy McGee Burns, president of the
Delaware Valley Irish Hall of Fame
Rosabelle Gifford, 2009 Rose of Tralee Mary OConnor Award winner
Princess Grace of Monaco
Denise Foley
Writer | Editor | Consultant
215-884-1936
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