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Physically Challenged
Irish and American Youth Team

We are very proud of the accomplishments of our kids. We'd like you to meet some of them.

Katie's close up photo.

Katie O'Halloran

"The trip was a life changing experience. The friends that I made will be friends for life. The trip has helped me in many different ways..." (more)

"Celtic Bonds", by Kieran McGovern.

One of our 2005 American Team members, Kieran McGovern, wrote a poem on the last night of the group's visit to Ireland. It's called "Celtic Bonds", a reflection on his two week adventure. You can read "Celtic Bonds" here.

Sinead Burke's close up photo.

Sinead Burke

Sinead Burke performs at Dublin's National Concert Hall. (more)

Padraig's close up photo.

Padraig Hannafin

"My name is Padraig Hannafin, I'm eighteen years old and I'm confined to a wheelchair with very basic limited use of my hands. The summer before last I was offered the opportunity of going to New York..." (more)

Tracie's close up photo.

Tracie Lawlor

"My name is Tracie Lawlor. I am nineteen years old and I suffer with a disease known as cystic fibrosis. I want to tell you about my experience with the Team in New York..." (more)

 
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The Physically Challenged Irish And American Youth Team is a New York not-for-profit corporation exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3).


HONORARY PATRONS

New York City
Police Officer
Steven McDonald &
Patti Ann McDonald

Thomas J. Murphy

Frank Powers
(In Memoriam)

DIRECTORS

William M. Broderick
John L. Hayden
Jack Irwin
Patricia Jordan
John LeBlanc

Joseph F. McNamara
(In Memoriam)