A Fordham Center on Religion and Culture Program

Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, Men in Black) is a longtime comedian, actor, and writer for film and stage—and a devout Catholic mom. She draws on all those vocations for her latest feature film, Shelter in Solitude. It’s a heartfelt and heart-breaking story of a down-on-her-luck bar owner in upstate New York who finds work as a guard on death row—and her unlikely friendship with a prisoner scheduled to be executed.

Watch the trailer here.

Siobhan Fallon Hogan will join the audience after the screening for a conversation on making movies, making people laugh, and making it in Hollywood as a woman—and a person of faith.

Admission is free but space is limited.   Click here to register.

The Queens Chamber of Commerce is honoring Jack Schlossberg, President JFK’s grandson, Caroline Kennedy’s son, at our St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on 3/13 11:30am to 2pm at Antun’s in Queens Village. Also being honored is Mary Murphy, retired WPIX reporter & journalist.

Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased using the following link: https://queenschamber.glueup.com/event/st-patricks-day-annual-luncheon-2024-98485/

Sponsorships available:

• Emerald Isle Sponsor: $10,000: includes 15 tickets, Signage with logo, pre and post event publicity & logo prominently displayed in event program
• Pot O’ Gold Sponsor: $5,000 includes 10 tickets, Signage with logo, pre and post event publicity & logo prominently displayed in event program
• Four Leaf Clover Sponsor: $2,500 includes 5 tickets, Signage with logo at event, pre and post event publicity & logo in event program
• Green Sponsor: $1,250 Includes 2 tickets, Signage with logo at event, pre and post event publicity & logo in event program

The Mayo Society is organizing an award ceremony to honor Rose Moloney for her outstanding contributions to the community.

• March 9, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
• Leonard's Palazzo
• 555 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021

For tickets to the ceremony, contact Rita Lydon Lenz at 516-566-3879.

If you are interested in a journal ad, please email Mayosocietyjournal24@gmail.com

The New York City Council will hold its annual St. Patrick’s celebration on March 6. Among those in the Irish-American community being honored on that night is “our own” Siobhan Fallon Hogan. (Other honorees: FDNY Chief Kavannaugh, Dennis Quirk, Head of Court Officers, John Samuels on TWU.) See attached flyer for details, and please RSVP at https://council.nyc.gov/events/events/st-patricks-day-celebration-2024/ by March 1 if you would like to attend.

Congratulations to IBO Member Catherine Flood of Croston Flood Recruiting, Consulting & Events and Team Aisling for a fantastic feature in The Irish Times.  

Read the article: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2024/01/14/when-you-are-irish-theres-a-red-carpet-out-for-you-in-this-town/

AFTER Alcohol-Free Magazine is the magazine for non-drinkers, the sober curious, and anyone examining their relationship with alcohol. Founder & Editor-in-chief Nicole Pietrandrea Hough created the magazine with a mission to help anyone engaged in saying goodbye to alcohol to create a fulfilled and purposeful life.  

• The content focuses on building a beautiful life without alcohol, including personal growth, inner happiness, great AF food, drink and travel, and connection with others, plus sobriety perspectives and shared experiences. 

• In addition to the high-quality print edition, AFTER Alcohol-Free also offers a digital edition for those who prefer reading online and for our readers outside the U.S.

Community Partnerships 

Nicole was thrilled to participate in IBO-NY Sober October Lunch & Learn, and looks forward to partnering with Sober St. Patrick's Day® in support of its mission to #ReclaimTheDay and annual NYC St. Patrick’s Day Post Parade celebration on Saturday, March 16, 2024!  

Nicole has shared the following invitations for both communities along with generous discount codes:  

Magazine Subscription 

Subscribe today and use code IBO-NY to save 50% on your first year. 

Dry January 2024 Event

Celebrate the middle of Dry January with a festive night—1920s style—AFTER Magazine's Dry January Roaring 20s Party!  Jazz performance by “AFTER Dark,” Dance Grooves by Chicago’s DJ Quad, AF Cocktails sponsored by Abstinence Spirits, Amethyst Spirits and Blind Tiger.

The Ceol na nGael team at WFUV is proud to be celebrating five decades of The Music of the Irish. To celebrate this milestone with their dedicated community, they will be hosting an upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, January 20th at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan. Featured artists include Seamus Egan of Solas, Cillian Vallely and Kevin Crawford of Lunasa with Patrick Mangan and Alan Murray; Celtic Cross; and The Rogue Diplomats!  You can find more information about our celebration at the following link: 

Ceol na nGael at 50 | WFUV

IBO Member and 2023 Sean McNeill Award winner Tami Ellen McLaughlin invites you to the "Women, Wealth & Well-Being November Networking Lunch" on Thursday, November 30 at UBS Securities, 1285 Avenue Of The Americas.

In support of the Hudson Valley Irish Fest & Center 3rd Annual Reindeer Run, lunch guests are invited to bring unwrapped toys, hats, and gloves that will be distributed to struggling families this holiday season.

Please register at the following link and you’ll receive a Venmo Invoice to pay the $35 ticket price. 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIjekOOhb3BS0QDkH_G0m4TxJmYO0tUN7i-qOWJhc7ZdGIBQ/viewform

Financial Well-Being
* Sinead Faughnan, Certified Financial Planner, Private Wealth Advisor and Account Vice President at UBS Financial Services, Inc. is our gracious host. Sinead will share key insights from UBS Own your worth, which explores how women around the world approach their financial well-being. Pulse 2023 covers wealth and the single woman, the opportunities and challenges of being in financial control.

Networking Round Robin
* Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in and are strongly encouraged to take part in the networking round robin: your 30-second elevator speech. This exercise is a great way to practice your pitch in a very friendly and supportive space.

Ireland on Avenue of the America
* UBS Own your worth research from 2022 states that “after a turbulent two years, women are more committed than ever to leading intentional lives and making a difference in the world.” Our two guests from Ireland are increasingly focused on living a life of greater purpose. They will share how they curated purpose path careers, achieving personal fulfillment by making an impact in their communities.

* Catherine Murnin: Hailing from County Down, Catherine is founder of The Wellbeing Pathway, created to promote and support wellbeing within individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations, through facilitation, coaching, and bespoke programs. Her Wisdom of Wellbeing book is an uplifting and inspirational collection of true stories of courage and overcoming adversity with accompanying poetry and self-reflection exercises.

* Jennifer Rothwell: Renowned for her striking colorful prints, multi award winning fashion and textile artist mission is to reignite the Celtic Revival (also known as the Celtic Twilight) of the 19th and 20th centuries in the 21st century. To celebrate Irish artists, folklore, legends and traditions through fashion in a modern and contemporary way which the National Museum of Ireland acknowledged in 2016, by purchasing her designs for their collections. The point of difference in Jennifer's work is her striking use of vibrant color which is reflected in her stunning wearable works of art prints and wall art.             

IBO member Kathleen Fanning was chosen for the Coach of Year 2023 Award at the ICF Ireland (Ireland Chapter of the International Coaching Federation) awards gala held at Trinity College Dublin.  Read more about the honor and event on Kathleen's LinkedIn post.

Women with Ambition is delighted to invite you to first Female Founder & Entrepreneur Expo on Saturday 18 November 2023!

Please find below more details about this unique event, and we hope to see you there! 

Tickets are available via Eventbrite, and the first 100 purchased will receive a goodie bag worth nearly $100 sponsored by Cloud 10 Beauty, with additions from Lash Star Beauty and Gym + Coffee.