By Paddy McCarthy What a great day it was on Saint Patrick’s Day on Tuesday. The weather could not have been any better as it turnef out to be a beautiful day for every one that marched up Fifth Avenue...
By Paddy McCarthy I had a busy couple of days last week starting with the Cork BP&P Association Gala Dinner that was held at Antun’s Banquet Hall in Queens Village, New York. What a great evening it was as it...
By Paddy McCarthy On Presidents’ Day Irish America 250 launched its New York City Commemorations highlighting the Irish role in building the city and the nation starting with a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Hercules Mulligan, an Irish-born New.....
Peter Kelly sees St Patrick’s season fast approaching as trans-Atlantic opportunities return It’s that time of year again. Passing the St Valentine’s marker in mid-February prepares for the anticipated marker of St Patrick in mid-March. The trans-Atlanti...
By Paddy McCarthy Happy Saint Valentine’s Day to all our dear readers ☘ Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our community. On this Saint Valentine’s Day, we’re sending a little Irish warmth your way —...
By Paddy McCarthy I am starting my Out&About with the news that I am sure we were hoping would not happen, but it did. Yes, the weatherman was right this time as we got the Snow Storm that they promised...
By Paddy McCarthy I’ve got a lot for you this week in my Out&About that I am sure you will be happy with all the gossip, good and sad. I am going to start with the good news that I...
By Paddy McCarthy Here I am starting with my Out&About column with some great news that I recommend you check out as soon as possible, and it’s all about one of Ireland’s major airlines, Aer Lingus. Here it is: you...
By Paddy McCarthy Welcome to my first full Out&About of 2026. Can you believe it that we are now heading into the middle of January? I could not wait for Christmas and the New Year, plus the snow, and now...
By Paddy McCarthy Dear readers, I’d like to take a moment here in my Out&About to acknowledge how much I appreciate you all. As we step into 2026, I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you...