3,200 Miles from Carnegie Pa. To Pittsburgh?

Following his event packed visit to the National Convention in Connecticut, Sean McBride Div.32, Carnegie (Pittsburgh) Pa., President Denny Donnelly could hardly wait to share his experience with the division members at their next meeting. One of the more memorable events at the convention being the meeting with Fr. Aidan Troy from "The Church of The Holy Cross".

With the memories of last year's horrible abuse of the families and children who attend Holy Cross girls School, Fr. Troy's appeal for moral and financial support would not fall on deaf ears. Because of another very successful annual fundraiser ("Div. 32 Irish Open", chaired by brother Bill Delaney), the Division approved a $1,000 donation to The Holy Cross Ardoyne Trust.

Knowing that Belfast was on the itinerary for their September vacation in Ireland, brother Jeff Kaduck and wife Ann volunteered to hand deliver the check.

And what better place to meet Father Troy than at the "Pittsburgh Bar & Restaurant", located in the Brookfield Business Centre, just yards from the Church of Holy Cross and blocks from Holy Cross School for Girls.

While waiting for Fr. Troy to arrive, barman Colin reflected on his personal experience during last year's atrocity. He also explained why "The Pittsburgh" came to be and how "The Flax Trust" (owners of Brookfield Business Centre) works to eliminate community tension and religious prejudice in the Ardoyne area.