None other than the man himself Roy Keane, football legend, paid a visit to Youghal, County Cork’s seaside resort last week in the heatwave in Ireland that was even hotter than in Rio. The fans just loved meeting him especially the young fans as Roy treated them all to ice cream. One of the fans said he is a really nice guy and very friendly and not what you see on television. I personally have not got to meet Roy even though his dad Maurice (well known in Cork as “Mossie”) had it set up for me to meet with his son Roy when I was home in Cork. This was well before the pandemic had happened and before lockdowns. The reason I did not get to meet him was because I was held up at another meeting that ran a bit late so I missed him. His late father was well known in Cork for his charm and wit and was always very proud of his son. Maurice” Mossie” Keane passed away in August 17th, 2019 after suffering a stroke, Rest in Peace.
This came to my attention from the Emerald Isle Immigration Center that should be very good information for you. It said, “please join us with NYC Health+ Hospitals to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of NYC Care with a week-long series of events from July 25th – 31st. New Yorkers without health insurance are invited to learn more about enrolling in NYC Care. With NYC Care, you are guaranteed quality, affordable health services at NYC Health + Hospitals sites, regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay. Enroll now and help NYC Care reach 100,000 members.” For a complete list of week-long city-wide events, visit: www.nyccare.nyc/events.
If you have any questions or require assistance with enrollment in the Bronx or Queens, please contact EIIC at (718) 324-3039 ext. 107, (862) 397-0457, or email Liliana@eiic.org or juan@eiic.org.
Now the really good news that just came from Ireland is that the pubs are now open for indoor socializing. They opened on Monday with stipulations that has to be observed which I agree with. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was a “very significant day” for the hospitality sector. “It illustrates the continuing progress we’re making in reopening our society and our economy, bringing thousands of people back to work,” he said, and rightly so as it has been a very long period. I would like to say that there are a lot of happy faces.
The other good news is we can all fly home again with few restrictions and again that is a plus, so when you head back to Ireland just be careful and do everything by the book and then have a great time and of course have one on me… if they know me, ha-ha.
Well, the show must go on and that is what the Irish Repertory Theatre have been doing. Make sure you don’t miss “The Cordelia Dream” the new performance on screen from the Irish Rep, in association with Bonnie Timmermann. Written by Marina Carr, directed by Joe O’Byrne and starring Stephen Brennan and Danielle Ryan, this production was filmed at The New Theatre, Dublin from July 27-August 8. Irish Rep presenting the North American premiere. Carr is the author of more than 20 published plays, and has won numerous awards, including The Irish Times’ playwright award. The Cordelia Dream was commissioned by The Royal Shakespeare Company and closed their 2008 season at Wilton’s Music Hall in London. A rehearsed reading was produced in November 2020 in Cork’s Everyman Theatre. I have to get that in as I hope to be over there in September for a few days. Ah, I can’t wait.
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Hope to see you all again when I am Out&About…