![]() ![]() It’s also currently being developed into a miniseries, which will be shot in Ireland and Chicago. The novel is based on her family’s journey to Chicago from Ireland. The Chicago native joined Eight Forty-Eight to discuss her own personal Irish lore. ![]() ![]() ![]() Kelly’s writing and filmmaking careers have drawn heavily on her Irish roots. Two generations later Honora’s grandson Edward Kelly became mayor of this city.Īnd now, her great-great-granddaughter Mary Pat Kelly shares her ancestor’s story in the historical novel, Galway Bay. Mary Pat Kelly Galway Bay Hardcover 5 Mar. Her family came to Chicago to escape starvation. Immigrants flooded Chicago during the great potato famine, but few ever really left behind their island home. Galway Bay Mary Pat Kelly Grand Central Publishing, Fiction - 576 pages 20 Reviews Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified. Patrick in their own particular way, but there was a time when practically anyone you kissed in this city was Irish. Thursday, many Chicago lads and lasses will honor the Emerald Isle and St. To stay up to date on the stories that matter. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. ![]()
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