Other Voices: Intersections: Irish and African 
November 1st, 9AM - 2PM
American Irish Historical Society, 991 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028

This event features speakers and musicians from around the country, including:

Meredith Linn, Bard Graduate Center: Seneca Village: A Community of African Americans and Irish Americans in Nineteenth-Century New York City

Colin Harte, Dean of Studies and Music Faculty at BHSEC Bronx: Montserrat: St Patrick's Festival

Christine Kinealy, Quinnipiac University: Frederick Douglass in Ireland

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A Concert of Solidarity: Ireland & Palestine A Fundraiser for Concern Worldwide US - Gaza Crisis Appeal November 15, 2025 - 8 pm @ Ernie O'Malley's, 140 E 27th Street, New York, NY

This fundraiser seeks to fight the hunger crisis in Gaza. The event features an Irish-Palestinian Fusion Concert with Dylan James- banjo/fiddle, Eileen Goodman- flute/tin whistle, Colin Harte- voice/piano/bodhran, Nezih Antakli- darbuka, Sami Abu Shamays- fiddle/voice, Special guests- Mary Courtney voice/guitar, academic speaker- Chris Harding- City University of New York, Graduate Center/ CUNY-MEMEAC. Poetry Reading- Andrew Alger.

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/dLnSB

Online Live Stream Ticket Link: https://shorturl.at/7ecwB

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Ireland For Law is currently planning their 2025 Business Mission to New York City. The mission is a fantastic opportunity for Irish and NYC based lawyers to network and learn more about why Ireland's robust legal system, commitment to modernisations and competitive cost structure make it an attractive jurisdiction for business.

The mission will take place from Tuesday 9th - Thursday 11th September and will include five events, all at Manhattan locations:

• 6pm - 8pm Tuesday evening, 9th September
• 8am - 9.30am - Wednesday morning, 10th September
• 6pm - 8pm Wednesday evening, 10th September (In association withArbitration Ireland).
• 8am - 9.30am Thursday morning, 11th September
• 6pm - 8pm Thursday evening, 11th September

If you are an Irish or US lawyer and want to learn more, including details of a preferred hotel rate, sign up your interest today at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IFLNYC25.

From irelandforlaw.com: Ireland for Law is the Irish Government’s initiative to promote Ireland as a leading global centre for international legal services. Established in 2019 by the Minister for Justice, it highlights Ireland’s strengths in key sectors such as aviation finance, funds, insurance, tech, pharma, and life sciences. Backed by senior legal and government figures, including the Attorney General and IDA Ireland, it forms part of Ireland’s strategic response to Brexit.

Learn more about Dr. Janet Walsh in the latest episode of the "Let's TAWK Leadership" podcast with Karen Colligan! Just another example of the IBO bringing together brilliant minds. Janet is President and CEO of Birchtree Global, LLC as well as the current IBO president. Karen is Founder & Principal of PeopleThink and serves as First VP of the IBO. 

Have a listen on the platform of your choice:

• PeopleThink Website:https://lnkd.in/eMe5u7UG
• YouTube:https://lnkd.in/ey4KwS9Q
• Apple:https://lnkd.in/ejR-JT5x
• Spotify:https://lnkd.in/eqjvTsE8

IBO member Ronan Martin has launched Happy Hour NYC. Happy Hour NYC is your guide to the best bar and restaurant deals that New York City has to offer. Whether you want to search by neighborhood, borough, or type of bar, you will find great new deals right here. 

Check it out and reach out to Ronan directly with your feedback or to submit your own favorite deals!

The Irish Business Organization of New York sends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bill McDaid who passed on May 29 at his home in Kingwood, Texas.  Bill was the 11th President of the IBO, serving in 1992, and leading with passion as our organization grew in numbers and influence. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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Congratulations to IBO Member Kathleen Fanning who was recently featured in CIO Views Magazine's "Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025"! 

Kathleen is transforming leadership development by helping women overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and unlock their full potential. Through her Time to Believe™ coaching program, she empowers professionals to embrace resilience, set boundaries, and lead with intention.

Her cutting-edge methodologies, including Positive Intelligence® and mBIT, are reshaping the future of coaching and leadership. 

Click link below for full articles:

Feature on Kathleen Fanning

Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025

The East Village landmark was featured Friday on RTE's Today Show in Marty's Regional Roundup. It is the last segment of the show hosted by Maura Derrane and Dáithí Ó Sé. You can catch the feature on the RTE player at https://www.rte.ie/player/.

And of course, you can try the famous scones by stopping in at Mary O's at 32 Avenue A New York's East Village.