By Paddy McCarthy
Labor Day came and went so fast I asked myself where did the time go so fast? As we all know, it’s the unofficial end of summer, but really, it’s not, as summer continues to the end of September. How do I know that? Well, the beaches are all still open and in saying that most of the lifeguards will not be attending their usual lookouts.
After Labor Day most people are back at work after their summer vacations and most of the schools and colleges will be welcoming students back after their summer break. It is both a happy and a little sad time as well because the swimming pools will be closed in most communities where the kids like to swim and play with their friends and of course where all families like to meet and lay out in the sunshine. The good news is you can still enjoy the beaches as they will not be as packed as they were in July and August, so go out and enjoy yourself.
Now coming back to Labor Day, The 2023 New York City Labor Day Parade, which starts at 10 am on Saturday, September 9. This year’s New York City Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal is Nancy Hagans, RN, President, New York State Nurses Association and the Parade Chair is Mark Henry, Vice President, Amalgamated Transit Union. The parade steps off from 44th Street and Fifth Avenue at 10 am, marching North to the Grandstand at 64th Street.
One final thing before I leave the subject of Labor Day, don’t miss our next issue where we will feature an exclusive interview with TWU International President John Samuelsen. We last caught up with Jon before the Pandemic and we’re sure you’ll be excited to catch up with all the news since then. As an added bonus we’ll be running our bi-annual Irish Tourism supplement next week, so make sure to keep an eye out for the Digital Edition dropping on Wednesday.
I got the following notice from Mike Byrnes, the Feis Event Chairman for another big Irish event that will be happening on Sunday, September 17, starting at 9 am, when the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its 51st Annual Feis and Festival. It will be held at Nickerson Beach (880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY).
Mike said, “We are honored to have Timothy Myles, as this year’s honoree. Tim has been involved in this feis for several decades. He is a member of Div. 14 Lynbrook. We would be honored to have you attend this year’s Feis and the ceremony to show your support for Tim Myles. Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 11 am and the presentations will follow at 12 noon.”
You can’t miss this event as it happens right by the famous Long Beach just down the road and there will be lots of fun for all the family with traditional music, Irish dancing, pipe bands and lots games and more competitions, so be there if you’re Irish or not as you will just love it with some great atmosphere guaranteed.
If you have any questions, kindly contact Mike at (516) 782-4762 or email mikesclassic@gmail.com. Visit www.nassauaohfeis.com for full details.
While I was Out&About last week, I paid a visit to Malone’s Irish Pub and Grill (692 3rd Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets; (646) 858-0110; malonesnyc.com). I walked in and the bartender greeted me with a real Irish welcome. His name is Eoin Stack, a good Tipperary man.
The owners of Malone’s Irish Pub & Grill are Peter and Sheila O’Connell, who I might tell you are not new in this business as Peter also had the Paris Café, downtown in the Wall Street area for many years and he is also the owner of Molly’s Pub And Restaurant Shebeen, the most authentic Irish Bar which stands at 287 Third Avenue and was first established as a bar in 1895.
Here is what this customer said after visiting Malone’s beautiful new Irish bar: “Such a convenient location beside Grand Central. We had some delicious drinks and apps. Tara our bartender was a delight. Such great service! We can’t wait to come back to see her! Definitely a new favorite spot in the city and guess what gave it a * rating.” Now is that nice or what, well done Peter and Sheila.
That is it for this week, I hope to see you all again next week when I am Out&About again.