Vincent Quealy
@vincentquealy.bsky.social
Author of "Reflections of an Irish Grandson...", an authentic Irish story of family and sacrifice, Boston College alumnus, Irish history, Irish music, Irish poetry
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"Reflections of an Irish Grandson..." is an authentic Irish story. A story of sorrow and of sacrifice, of courage and of resistance, of family and of devotion.
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"In 'Reflections of an Irish Grandson', author Vincent J. Quealy Jr. takes readers on a heartfelt journey through family memory, Irish history, and the lasting bonds of heritage...this memoir captures what it means to be Irish-American..."
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November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"In 'Reflections of an Irish Grandson', author Vincent J. Quealy Jr. takes readers on a heartfelt journey through family memory, Irish history, and the lasting bonds of heritage...this memoir captures what it means to be Irish-American..."
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.”
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November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.”
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Colorful squirrels are spotted, an SUV ends up in the ocean, and lizards are rescued in this edition of Blotter Tales....
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November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Colorful squirrels are spotted, an SUV ends up in the ocean, and lizards are rescued in this edition of Blotter Tales....
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Ronald E. Logue ’67, MBA ’74's gift will endow the Kathleen McGillycuddy Fund for Women’s Philanthropy, named in memory of his late wife. Kathleen McGillycuddy NC'71 co-founded the CWBC and was the first woman to chair the Board of Trustees. https://on.bc.edu/3WEW9vd
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Ronald E. Logue ’67, MBA ’74's gift will endow the Kathleen McGillycuddy Fund for Women’s Philanthropy, named in memory of his late wife. Kathleen McGillycuddy NC'71 co-founded the CWBC and was the first woman to chair the Board of Trustees. https://on.bc.edu/3WEW9vd
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There is nothing quite like the Red Bandanna Game to honor Welles Crowther '99. #NeverForget #ForWelles 🦅❤️
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
There is nothing quite like the Red Bandanna Game to honor Welles Crowther '99. #NeverForget #ForWelles 🦅❤️
"Tensions were high across the whole of Ireland and surely so in Miltown Malbay...The ill-will displayed towards Crown Forces was returned aplenty to the citizens of this little town in County Clare. A deadly confrontation would soon result."
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Ask for my book at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Tensions were high across the whole of Ireland and surely so in Miltown Malbay...The ill-will displayed towards Crown Forces was returned aplenty to the citizens of this little town in County Clare. A deadly confrontation would soon result."
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Ask for my book at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.
"The newly-elected Sinn Fein representatives, in a resounding act of defiance, unanimously refused to be seated in Parliament and declared Irish independence in January 1919...The flame was lit and the fire now burned across all of Ireland."
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Available at any bookshop and on Amazon.
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"The newly-elected Sinn Fein representatives, in a resounding act of defiance, unanimously refused to be seated in Parliament and declared Irish independence in January 1919...The flame was lit and the fire now burned across all of Ireland."
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Available at any bookshop and on Amazon.
"Private Patrick Meade and troops of the 52nd Engineer Battalion departed Hoboken, NJ aboard the ship “Aeolus” on June 7, 1918, bound for a fate which none of them could know and which none of them could escape."
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November 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"Private Patrick Meade and troops of the 52nd Engineer Battalion departed Hoboken, NJ aboard the ship “Aeolus” on June 7, 1918, bound for a fate which none of them could know and which none of them could escape."
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Get it at any bookshop or on Amazon.
5 STARS - “This book is a gem of historical story telling…highly recommend for anyone seeking a rich and heartfelt journey thru Ireland’s past…”!
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Get it on Amazon or any bookshop.
November 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
5 STARS - “This book is a gem of historical story telling…highly recommend for anyone seeking a rich and heartfelt journey thru Ireland’s past…”!
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Get it on Amazon or any bookshop.
"Looting and destruction continued throughout that long, dreadful night in Miltown Malbay and another eight homes were totally destroyed before soldiers left the town—now very much in ruin—around 5:00am."
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Get it on Amazon or at any bookshop.
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Looting and destruction continued throughout that long, dreadful night in Miltown Malbay and another eight homes were totally destroyed before soldiers left the town—now very much in ruin—around 5:00am."
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Get it on Amazon or at any bookshop.
"A terrible beauty..."
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"A terrible beauty..."
A visit to Ireland's West Coast
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October 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"A terrible beauty..."
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"I have written here all that I know and all that I have learned of our family from County Clare, Ireland. It is a remarkable story of hardship and of persistence; of oppression and of defiance; of suffering and of courage; of cruelty and of rebellion".
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October 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
"I have written here all that I know and all that I have learned of our family from County Clare, Ireland. It is a remarkable story of hardship and of persistence; of oppression and of defiance; of suffering and of courage; of cruelty and of rebellion".
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Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.
“The Bank has the farm until the money is paid”, she wrote, “and you know my worry at that, having to part our home after all that is suffered in it.”
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October 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“The Bank has the farm until the money is paid”, she wrote, “and you know my worry at that, having to part our home after all that is suffered in it.”
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Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.
"... fatal encounters with British forces had become more common in the West of County Clare in 1920."
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October 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"... fatal encounters with British forces had become more common in the West of County Clare in 1920."
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The Boston College Prison Education Program celebrated its second class of graduates with an inspiring commencement ceremony at MCI-Shirley. Four students (and one service dog) donned caps and gowns to receive their BC diplomas. 🎓
📸 Photo Album: https://on.bc.edu/PEPGrad25_Photos
📸 Photo Album: https://on.bc.edu/PEPGrad25_Photos
October 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Boston College Prison Education Program celebrated its second class of graduates with an inspiring commencement ceremony at MCI-Shirley. Four students (and one service dog) donned caps and gowns to receive their BC diplomas. 🎓
📸 Photo Album: https://on.bc.edu/PEPGrad25_Photos
📸 Photo Album: https://on.bc.edu/PEPGrad25_Photos