D C Friends of Ireland

D.C. Friends of Ireland is a charitable organization based in Lanham, MD, that aims to foster closer ties between the American and Irish communities while celebrating Irish heritage and culture. Established in 1992 and closely aligned with the American labor union movement, the organization hosts an annual Irish Festival to raise funds for charities, particularly those related to labor unions in both the U.S. and Ireland.

The organization honors individuals of Irish heritage, typically labor union officials, at its fundraising event. While it does not formally take political positions on American issues, D.C. Friends of Ireland advocates for Irish-related matters, including the unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.

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