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By Paddy McCarthy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the Irish American Bar Association of New York’s Wild Geese awards at the Irish Consulate in New York were Paddy McCarthy, Eilin O’Dea, and Thomas Scanlon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Last week I was invited to the Irish American Bar Association of New York\u2019s Wild Goose Awards<\/strong> at the Consulate General of Ireland, New York<\/strong>. The \u201cWild\u00a0Goose\u201d Awards honor lawyers and jurists for their \u201cwild\u201d side – an interesting or quirky accomplishment, endeavor or talent outside the practice of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of Awards 2023 \u201cWild Goose\u201d Honorees was the Hon. Bernard Graham, Kings County Acting Surrogate<\/strong>, Eilin O\u2019Dea<\/strong>, Irish Barrister Acclaimed Actress and soprano and Robert Dunne<\/strong>, leading personal injury attorney and talented musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event also showcased \u201cIrish\u201d wines – wines with an Irish link, some labels dating back to the\u00a0Wild\u00a0Geese, the Jacobite\u2019s who fled Ireland in the 1600s, several of whom became celebrated vintners in France and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IABANY has been in existence since 1987. It is a professional organization dedicated to connecting, serving and celebrating New York\u2019s legal professionals who are Irish born, of Irish heritage or simply interested in things Irish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It hosts a series of cultural, social and educational events in New York City throughout the year, including its Bloomsday <\/strong>celebration, CLE programs, such as its roundtable discussion on terrorism and the rule of law at Fordham Law School, and an annual \u201cWine\u00a0Geese\u201d wine-tasting event at the Irish Consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the who\u2019s who that was present and it was great to meet the IABANY Host Janet Walsh<\/strong> with Sean Downs<\/strong>, Eilin O\u2019Dea, Jack Flanagan<\/strong>, Kevin Hanratty<\/strong> and Thomas Scanlon<\/strong> together lots more I would love to have mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now for the interesting part of it, which was the evening\u2019s selection of wines was from the Jim Barry Estates<\/strong> in South Australia\u2019s Clare Valley, named by Edward (Paddy) Burton Gleeson<\/strong> after his birthplace. Gleeson\u2019s home Clare Valley was called \u201cInchiquin.\u201d Jim Barry\u2019s grandfather hailed from County Clare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was very well received I must say and I know that the IABANY were very grateful to the Australian Consulate<\/strong>, Wine Australia<\/strong> and Loosen Bros.<\/strong>, who were the importers, for their invaluable assistance with sourcing the wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now this is where I come in along with The Irish Examiner USA\u2019s Editor Grahame Curtis, as we did try the wine tasting and all I can say they were mouthwatering with classic Clare flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We did try both the white and the red wines and all I can say is that Jim Barry should be very proud as I am sure the people over in Clare must be as well. I just love being Out&About as it\u2019s all part of my job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s come to my attention that the Irish Network New York <\/strong>will have a Third Thursday Quiz Night<\/strong>\u00a0on November 16th at 6.30 pm and it will be extra special as they have organized this quiz night, with all proceeds going to the Denise Morgan<\/strong> family through the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Irish Historical Society<\/strong> is opening their fabulous Fifth Avenue home for the event – this is a special space for the Irish community globally and was recently rescued from sale by community outrage and state support.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a $15 donation recommended per person to join and there will be a cash bar on the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Richard Charge, Jenny O\u2019Leary, Catherine Flood, Mary Gallivan and IBO President Paul Finnegan<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Irish Business Organization<\/strong> held their November 8th meeting at the Bank of Ireland NYC Hub<\/strong>. The theme was \u201cTopical Topics in Business\u201d and their guest speakers delivered educational and inspiring presentations. The presenters of the evening were Richard Charge<\/strong>, Jenny O\u2019Leary<\/strong>, Catherine Flood<\/strong> and Mary Gallivan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On hand to thank every one for attending was none other the IBO President himself, Paul Finnegan<\/strong> who thanked all who were able to join them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming out of their gala celebration, it was wonderful to be together in an intimate networking environment. That was so nice but unfortunately, I could not attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just another piece of news came in as I was Out&About which was that the IBO\u2019s former President Martin Dunne<\/strong> is being honored as Tipperary Man of the Year<\/strong> and well deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am now paying a tribute to a very good friend of mine and my family back in Cork. Here is a man that I was friends with as he is a legend in the world of football (soccer) in Ireland and I call him \u201cthe forgotten hero\u201d as he never got the awards that he deserved. Yes, I am talking about Jeremiah Dennehy<\/strong>\u00a0(29 March 1950 \u2013 10 November 2023), commonly referred to as\u00a0\u201cMiah Dennehy\u201d<\/strong>, who was an Irish footballer whose teams included\u00a0Cork Hibernians,\u00a0Nottingham Forest, Walsall and Bristol Rovers. In 1972, he became the first-ever player to score a\u00a0hat-trick\u00a0in an\u00a0FAI Cup\u00a0final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennehy was signed for\u00a0Cork Hibernians\u00a0in 1969 by manager\u00a0Amby Fogarty. However, it was under Fogarty\u2019s successor,\u00a0Dave Bacuzzi, that he became a prominent member of the successful Hibs team of the early 1970s. Other members of team included\u00a0John Herrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dennehy helped Hibs win several trophies including the\u00a0League of Ireland\u00a0title in 1971, scoring twice in the play-off decider against Shamrock Rovers. In 1972, he also scored a\u00a0hat-trick\u00a0in the\u00a0FAI Cup\u00a0final as he helped Hibs defeat\u00a0Waterford United. This was the first ever hat-trick in an FAI Cup final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also helped them win the all- Ireland competition, the\u00a0Blaxnit Cup\u00a0in 1972 on 29 September 1971, Dennehy also scored for Hibs in a\u00a0European Cup\u00a0game against\u00a0Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach. Hibs had earlier lost the away game 5\u20130 and then lost the home leg 2\u20131 with Dennehy scoring Hibs\u2019 only goal of the tie.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennehy netted again in a home win at\u00a0Flower Lodge\u00a0against\u00a0Pezoporikos Larnaca\u00a0in the\u00a01972\u201373 European Cup Winners\u2019 Cup. RIP to the Cork Legend Miah Dennehy, a great player and one of Cork city\u2019s great sons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other famous GAA player Jimmy Barry Murphy<\/strong> had this to say: \u201cI knew him from the pubs in the early 80s in Cork. Mainly The Old Vic when it was the place to be back then. Always well-spoken of, never to be forgotten from our youth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miah Dennehy eventually returned to\u00a0Cork\u00a0where he coached junior soccer teams and played\u00a0hurling\u00a0for\u00a0St Vincent\u2019s GAA (Cork). On 17 August, 2007 Miah was the victim of a serious assault outside a\u00a0public house\u00a0in\u00a0Mayfield, Cork. He spent four months in\u00a0Cork University Hospital, including five weeks in intensive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning in February 2008 he underwent therapy in the National Rehabilitation Institute in\u00a0D\u00fan Laoghaire. On 6 March 2009, David Naughton was sentenced to six years in jail for the assault. Miah Dennehy died on 10 November at the age of 73, RIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you enjoyed this week\u2019s Out&About and I\u2019ll see you all again next week. <\/p>\n

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