We previously shared news of Mary McAleese's appearance at Salve Regina University in Newport, this afternoon at

2:30 p.m. (see details, below).


We have learned that the event will be LIVE-STREAMED via Salve's YouTube channel.


If you would like to participate virtually,

click the below button:

Salve Regina YouTube 

Former president of Ireland, Mary McAleese, to visit Newport. All invited to her May 17 talk.

Mary McAleese visits Salve

In celebration of its 75th Anniversary, Salve Regina University invites community members to a conversation with the former president of Ireland, Mary McAleese, and Salve president, Kelli J. Armstrong, Wednesday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. The conversation will be presented on the oceanside lawn of McAuley Hall on Salve Regina's historic Newport campus. Free, but reservations are requested.


Click the below link for details and to reserve.


Info. & Reservations

Museum of Newport Irish History

Established 1996

a 501c3 non-profit organization


Mailing Address:

PO Box 1378, Newport, RI 02840

Interpretive Center:

648 Lower Thames Street, Newport RI 02840

EmailNewportIrishHistory@gmail.com

Click Here for Museum Board of Directors Contact Info. and list of deceased board members, fondly remembered.


The MISSION of the Museum of Newport Irish History is to tell the story of the Irish immigrants and their descendants in Newport County and the surrounding area from the colonial era to the present. It also seeks to preserve artifacts and mementos relating to their experiences and facilitate

research on Irish history and heritage.


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