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PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Irish eyes were smiling Sunday in northeastern Pennsylvania at a Saint Patrick’s Day event for women.
The Society of Irish Women hosted its 23rd annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration.
It was held Sunday at Fiorelli’s Catering in Peckville.
28/22 News Anchor Candice Kelly served as mistress of ceremonies for the event which featured an accomplished author from northeastern Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill County native Jaclyn Maria Fowler has written several books about Irish heritage.
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She spoke about repatriating Irish ancestors who came to America.
“Many of our Irish ancestors came to this country not necessarily willingly but first to survive the famine and then to help their families survive in Ireland and they had a hole in their heart for most of the time they were away,” Maria Fowler explained.
“It’s great to come together to be able to celebrate our Irish heritage. Just have some friendship, camaraderie,” said Society of Irish Women President Alice McDermott.
This year marks the 26th anniversary of when the Society of Irish women formed in Lackawanna County.
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