[1][2] Its early charitable efforts focused around providing temporary loans and assistance in finding work to Irish immigrants.
[3] Surprisingly, the celebration was not Catholic in nature, Irish immigration to the colonies having been dominated by Protestants.
[4]: 8 During the observance of the day, individuals attended a service of worship and a special dinner.
[4]: 8 The list of members names are available here[5] Despite being protestant a large amount have Irish surnames.
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