Please join us for our Monthly Business Networking Breakfast.  

Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Ciarán Cannon T.D., Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development

Ciarán Cannon is Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for the Diaspora and International Development. He is a TD representing Galway East. He is formerly the Minister for Training & Skills at the Department of Education & Skills and was first elected to Dáil Eireann in February 2011.

Minister Cannon was elected to Galway County Council in June 2004, to represent the Loughrea Electoral Area.

Following the 2007 General Election An Taoiseach nominated him to Seanad Eireann.

Minister Cannon is also a strong advocate of the use of technology in education and is the founder of Excited - The Digital Learning Movement. He was worked closely with teachers and industry leaders to make the case for the introduction of computer science as a subject in Irish schools.

He was born in Kiltullagh, Athenry and he lives there with his wife Niamh and son Evan. He is an award winning musician and songwriter and some of his work has been performed by the RTE Concert Orchestra.

He is also an avid cyclist and regularly participates in a 900km fundraising cycle for the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, a national charity caring for children and young people with disabilities. Ciarán was chosen as one of Galway's People of the Year in March 2002.

This event is hosted by Past President Niall O'Leary.

Enjoy a traditional Irish Breakfast and engaging speakers. Meet and greet with local New York business people.

Cost:

$25 for IBO 2017 Members who RSVP by 3:00 P.M. Monday, September 18, 2017.

$30 for Non-Members.

Please pay by credit card or check!

Event Location:

Fitzpatrick Hotel
687 Lexington Avenue (between 56th & 57th st)
New York, NY 10022 

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