IBO Member Concern Worldwide US invites you to their annual awards luncheon on June 6, 2024 at the Rainbow Room.  They are offering a $100 ticket discount for IBO Members using promo code IBO24. 

Click Here to Learn More & Register

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IBO Member John D Healy invites you to The Art Show in The Bronx, proudly presented on behalf of Liffey Movers.  Contact John for more details at 646-468-3463 or jh4news@yahoo.com.

Nollaig na mBan NY invites you to celebrate Bealtaine on Sunday, April 28th. To welcome the summer season, wear your brightest colors and join them at 2:30 pm for lunch at The Westbury Pub 20 West 38^th St. (Attendees each pay for themselves.)

During the celebration, they invite guests to share a poem, song or story with a summer theme of love, hope and joy (5 minutes or less).  Come prepared to enjoy fabulous traditional Irish music with Bernadette Fee and Seán Moloney who will join the group for lunch.

Their charity is the UNWLA - Ukrainian National Womens League Of America | Home. Their mission is to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians worldwide. Nollaig na mBan NY is proud to help and will pass around a basket for guests to donate to this worthy cause.

Please RSVP by Thursday, April 25th.  

Last year, Nollaig na mBan NY celebrated Bealtaine at The Landmark Tavern with Don Meade and friends. Read all about it in The Irish Echo: 

'Bright fire' brings in summer at Landmark May 1 gathering

New York City Irish Dance Festival 

Sunday May 5th 12 noon - 6 pm

Pier I, (W. 68th Street) on the Hudson River

Festival Director: Niall O'Leary TCRG, ADCRG

The 23rd annual celebration of Irish dance features traditional music and moves from notable talent from around the country and local students alike. Audience members can immerse themselves in Irish arts and culture with workshops and dance classes for all ages! 

The festival goes until 6 pm. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the fun, everyone-out-on-the-floor social dancing parts, and to watch the amazing performers!

The Pier I Cafe will be open, they have a great food and drinks menu and fabulous views of the river and the festival!

Click here for schedule: http://nialloleary.com/events/nycirishdancefestival/

For more information, schedule of activities, registration fees and sponsorship opportunities, visit https://www.criduchatresearch.org/golf2024.

The mission of the Cri du Chat Research Foundation is to drive research forward from preclinical knowledge to clinical development of a practical therapeutic, which will improve the lives of those living with 5p Minus Syndrome. The Foundation and supporting communities are committed to achieving this goal by raising the necessary funds as well as coordinating with researchers to bring practical treatment into current medical practice.

Deadline Extended to April 25, 2024

The NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade is pleased to announce a College Level Research Paper Contest and a High School Level Research Paper Contest. These scholarships are named in memory of Francis P. Beirne, Margaret O’Rourke, and James and Rosemary Lombard.

In addition, this year once again awards will be made at both the High School and College level for the St. Patrick Foundation Scholarships.

ABOUT THE ST PATRICK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships will be awarded to College and High School level students eligible for various services (neuro-divergent, access, or disability) in their respective schools that help them meet their educational goals. For High School students applying to be considered, signatures of guidance counselor and parent (or guardian) are required. For College level students applying to be considered, signature of advisor is required. These signatures will be an attestation that the applicant meets the criteria.

Click Here to Print 2024 Scholarship Application

From IrishCentral:

Irish American resort in the 'Irish Alps' hits the market - can a GoFundMe save it?

A GoFundMe has been launched to "keep the tradition alive" after Gavin's Irish Country Inn in New York hit the market.  A GoFundMe has been circulating in Irish American circles in recent days that is aiming to raise $2,500,000 to purchase The Golden Hill House, which operates as Gavin’s Irish Country Inn, in Cornwallville, near East Durham, New York.

Read Article at IrishCentral

Go Directly to GoFundMe Page

IBO President Paul Finnegan was the happy recipient of a Citation of Honor from the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards on March 25, 2024 at Sunnyside Community Services in Queens. He was among several very worthy recipients who have devoted much of their lives to bettering wonderful Queens. The ceremony took place during the Borough President's inaugural annual St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Pictured L to R: George Heslin (MC for the event), Danny Dromm, Paul Finnegan, Jennifer Shanahan, Cathleen Shanahan, Borough President Donovan Richards, Archley J. Prudent and Siobhan Dennehy

Join Helen O'Shea & Friends at The Stone Pony on March 30th.  Eight hours of music from eight bands - 3 pm to 11 pm.   Contact Helen directly for $15 advance tickets at helenoshea.music@gmail.com.