10/08/2023
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Are you counting the days until the 2023 Aer Lingus College Football Classic? 🏈🤩 We are too! But did you know that the Irish diaspora has played, and continues to play, crucial roles in shaping and sustaining both the of Notre Dame and the United States Naval Academy, right back to their respective foundations?
Commodore John Barry's story is a perfect example of the historic ties between Ireland and these two institutions ☘
Born in Co. Wexford, Ireland, in 1745, Barry is known as the 'Father of the Navy' for his role in the establishment of the American naval operations. Starting his seafaring career as a cabin boy, he eventually became the first naval officer to capture a British vessel during the revolutionary war.
Explore the fascinating Irish connections of the upcoming College Football Classic in the new special exhibition 'Closer Than You Think' at EPIC!
https://epicchq.com/2023-aer-lingus-college-football-classic/