Former Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley, one-time Democratic nominee for US president, takes to stage with band
Asked about the Irish-American vote and the its evolving meaning, he said: “The Irish-American vote is certainly important but it does not act, think or vote as a block – either in a primary or a general. It’s funny how easily Irish-Americans talk about going ‘back’ to Ireland even though the vast majority of us were never born in Ireland to begin with.
The historic house is built on the foundations of one of the castles of 16th century pirate queen, Granuaile, or Grace O’Malley. She took on the might of Queen Elizabeth I in a famous face-to-face meeting at Greenwich Castle in 1593 during a period when the reign and independence of Irish chieftains was being challenged.
“It was important to be there on the pier to welcome people on Saturday morning. I think of the late philosopher John Moriarty, who participated in our annual Bard Summer School here on the island. When you cross the water, to a beautiful place like this, the magic of the cosmos becomes more alive. In so many ways, you are welcoming people home. Moving from the mainland to the island, you are able to connect people to the archetypal sense of belonging,” she says.
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