Dougherty, Monica

After more than 20 years researching her family history, artist and author MONICA DOUGHERTY discovered the story of her ancestors in Ireland and also of their connection to tumultuous events in America, the country of their refuge. "Rose's Ring" is the culmination of that journey. Her children's book, "You're A Miracle...Pass it On!" was published in 2007 and she is co-author with Mary Beth Sammons of "Images of America: Irish American Heritage Center." A member of the Irish Heritage Singers and a long-time volunteer at the Irish American Heritage Center, Monica lives with her family in Chicag...