Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Waterbury Irish: From the Emerald Isle to the Brass City

WATERBURY, Conn. - Oct. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Waterbury Irish: From the Emerald Isle to the Brass City

Discover Waterbury’s Rich Irish Heritage

The hard work of nineteenth century Irish immigrants in Waterbury helped place the city on the map as the Brass Capital of the World. In the early years of immigration, Irish Catholics held masses in secret, but eventually beautiful churches were built attracting the most revered clergy in Connecticut. Soon Irish and Irish-Americans established themselves as city leaders and professionals in the community. Doctor Charles Monagan was a founding member of Saint Mary’s Hospital, while his son John later became mayor. Some achieved fame through their excellence in sports, such as Roger Connor who held a long-standing record for career home runs until it was broken by Babe Ruth. Detailed research and oral histories from living descendants bring to light the remarkable Waterbury Irish legacy.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Barnes & Noble

235 Union Street

Waterbury, CT 06706

When:  Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online (http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/9781467122894/South-River).

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