Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Maura Krushinski, director of the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, organized the first celebration with her sister, Norah A. Krushinski in, 1991. The sisters came from an Irish household and wanted to create a place where the Pittsburgh Irish community could share their heritage. “Celtic and Irish culture is a culture that appeals to all ages. You will see little babies attending … Continue reading Irish festival turns blast furnace into melting pot