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Work Begins on Connecticut Irish Heritage Trail

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil
Published November 28, 2012 at 3:08 PM EST
Courtesy of CTIAHS.COM

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Several people are working to create an Irish Heritage Trail in Connecticut. WNPR's Lucy Nalpathanchil spoke to Pat Heslin. She's a member of the CT Irish American Historical Society and heading up the project after receiving a $15,000 grant from the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Listen to the interview by clicking the audio link on the left side of the page. 

You can learn more about the CT Irish American Historical Society and plans for the Heritage Trail here

If you have suggestions for places that capture the Irish experience in the state, email the group at ctiahs@gmail.com

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Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.
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