Erin Meehan Breen was named Irish Person of the Year by the local Irish heritage organization, the Sons & Daughters of Erin for her efforts to bring Irish Culture and History home through her Erin’s Isle blog and accompanying podcasts.
As an Emmy award-winning journalist, columnist and writer for television, radio and print she has put 25 years of experience to work honing a true talent for storytelling as “a broad abroad living in Ireland,” as she perused and was awarded her master’s degree at the National University of Ireland in Galway a few years ago.
Every episode focuses on a couple of potential things to add to your adventures and a look at universal issues of the Emerald Isle, have become part of the in-flight entertainment on Aer Lingus flights to and from Ireland. She has turned her passion for storytelling into a non-profit organization to support future trips in order to bring more content for her storytelling project.
Breen is a familiar face to Northern Nevada Seniors through her “Reconvene with Erin Breen” segment on the “Aging and Awesome” Show, airing weekly on KTVN Channel 2, covering an array of topics from different age perspectives and interests that impact the quality of life of those 55 and over. She also is a contributing writer for Irish Central.
Breen will be honored at the Sons & Daughters of Erin’s 52nd St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Show on March 5.
