IRISH CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK

This weekend in Manhattan, New Yorkers of Irish decent will celebrate the centennial of the Sinn Fein Rebellion.  The Irish uprising as well as the famine caused many Irish to abandon their farms and immigrate to New York, helping to shape the great melting pot the city is today.  It is sure that you will hear bagpipes around the city as celebrations take place.  We look forward to visiting PowerHiking’s favorite Irish location – the Irish Hunger Memorial.  It is located in Battery Park City and was constructed to raise awareness of the Irish Famine and subsequent immigration. It is peaceful with views of the Hudson River and is built with stones from all counties in Ireland and native Irish soil and plants.      www.powerhiking.com