IBO February Evening Event

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Bank of Ireland NYC Hub

2 Grand Central Tower, 140 E 45th Street, 41st Floor

Members FREE | Nonmembers $20 Pre-Register, $25 at Door

Photo ID Required at Check-In | Must Arrive by 6:30 PM

IBO 2026 Grand Marshal Installation

Join us for the installation of the IBO 2026 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, Maura Clare, and her aides Tami Ellen McLaughlin, Shelley Ann Quilty, and Eileen Scully. 

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

Kerry Agate

Born in Belfast and a graduate of Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Kerry moved to New York City in 2001. While many Irish expats find their way into construction or hospitality, Kerry happily chose the latter and has spent over two decades in the industry. Her early experiences range from working waiting tables in the East Village, fine dining restaurants in Union Square and dive bars in Hell's Kitchen.

In the late 2000s, Kerry joined Stout Hospitality Group at their flagship 33rd Street location and worked in a variety of roles, from bartender to General Manager. Today, she is an Operating Partner at Stout Bryant Park.  

Kevin Doherty

Kevin Doherty is the owner of two busy Manhattan pubs, Tara Rose and Tara Mór. Originally from rural Donegal, with family roots in Belfast and Derry, he is bringing a fresh take on Irish hospitality to New York City through both venues. Blending craft Irish beer, contemporary culture, and a strong sense of community, he’s redefining what an Irish bar can be. His first opening, Tara Rose, is now evolving into an all-day coffee spot and cocktail bar, reflecting the changing pace of modern city life. Meanwhile, his Midtown venue Tara Mór has become a bustling hotspot—recently named by The Times as one of the top five places in Manhattan for a pint of Guinness.

Jack McGarry

Belfast-native Jack McGarry is Managing Partner of The Dead Rabbit where he oversees all operations and business expansion. Under his stewardship–and now in its 10th year–The Dead Rabbit has become one of the world’s most awarded and globally recognized pubs, winning eight Tales of the Cocktail awards and five World’s 50 Best Bars awards, including World’s Best Bar twice. He is the youngest ever recipient of International Bartender of the Year and is recognized as an expert on Irish Whiskey, Irish spirits overall, cocktail development, and world-class pub operations. Thus far, he has authored five books on the subject.

Jack is a tireless champion for contemporary Irish culture, and has built an ecosystem at The Dead Rabbit that reinforces this mission. In an effort to challenge conventional Irish-American pub stereotypes and create more ways to tell a modern, authentic story, Jack will be bringing The Dead Rabbit to new U.S. cities in 2023 and beyond, starting with Austin and New Orleans.

Both inside and outside of the four-walls of The Dead Rabbit, Jack is a strong supporter of philanthropy centered around Irish arts and education in the U.S. and in Ireland, as well as mental health, and specifically within the hospitality industry.

IBO February Virtual Breakfast Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM

A Morning Chat With Michael Mellamphy

Actor | Producer | Director

Mick Mellamphy will chat with IBO Arts and Culture Committee Chair John Kearns about his artistic and business journey as an actor and producer, how he made the transition from the hospitality business to full-time acting, and how the IBO can help artists like him.

Come prepared to share your details in the virtual chat with everyone in attendance and in our follow-up email. Everyone is welcome! No cost to attend.

Zoom link provided with RSVP confirmation and again on the morning of the meeting.

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ABOUT MICHAEL MELLAMPHY

Michael Mellamphy is an actor, director, producer, teacher and voice-over artist with a background that spans stage, screen, video games and the grit of real-world entrepreneurship. A former bar owner, he brings leadership, sharp instincts, and lived experience to every creative project he helms or performs in.

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mellamphy-04692956/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mickmellamphy/

2026 St. Pat's For All Parade

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Join a Joyous, Colorful March With 

The Irish Business Organization Of New York

in Support Of St. Pat’s For All Parade

Sunnyside & Woodside, Queens

43rd Street and Skillman Avenue

The IBO has paid the registration for this satellite marching unit so no fee is needed from you.  We appreciate your RSVP so we know how many marchers to expect. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARCH 1:

• Warm, comfortable, celebratory clothing is encouraged!
• Meet 11:45 a.m. near the stage at 43rd Street and Skillman Avenue for the pre-march program.
• Step off is 1 p.m. and will proceed east from Skillman to 58th and Woodside Avenue.
• The IBO-NY unit marchers may elect to visit a local pub following the march. 

Woohoo! And thank you for turning out to show IBO’s support of SPFA!

IBO March Virtual Breakfast Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Agenda TBD

Come prepared to share your details in the virtual chat with everyone in attendance and in our follow-up email. Everyone is welcome! No cost to attend.

Zoom link provided with RSVP confirmation and again on the morning of the meeting.

IBO April Evening Event

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Bank of Ireland NYC Hub

2 Grand Central Tower, 140 E 45th Street, 41st Floor

Members FREE | Nonmembers $20

Photo ID Required at Check-In | Must Arrive by 6:30 PM

Once You See It, You Can't Unsee It

From Breaking News to Exposing Employment Inequity and Fraud in Financial Markets: One Journalist's Career in New York City

Kristen Shaughnessy

ABOUT KRISTEN SHAUGHNESSY

After a 30 plus year career as an anchor/reporter Kristen Shaughnessy is now an independent journalist exposing fraud in the financial market and fighting for trade settlement and market reform. Her work is largely on X at @kshaughnessy2.

She was an anchor/reporter at NY1 for 26 years. She was named to Irish America's Magazine's Top 100" list and was chosen as one of the "Top 50 Irish American Power Women and "Top Media 30".

She was reporting live from the World Trade Center on September 11 when the first tower fell and took part in an upcoming documentary for the 25th anniversary. Her series for the 15th anniversary won a NYS Associated Press award.

In the final years of her television career Kristen and four of her female colleagues took on the fight to make sure female journalists are valued for their hard work, experience and institutional knowledge.

Their case made headlines in countries around the world, including Brazil and China. They are often asked to speak to small and large groups and have mentored countless women and men at various stages in their careers.