I was at the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens (297 Willis Avenue, Mineola; (516) 746-9392) to see Betty McLaughlin receiving the honor as the New Mayo Society President.
I have to hand it to this woman who is a marvelous human being and a great worker for both organizations – she is also President of the Irish American Society. She just never stops doing things and is always available when anybody needs her attention and never says no if someone needs her help with a problem; what a fabulous woman and good on yea Betty.
If there is anybody who was dancing in Ireland to all the Irish Showbands who remembers Pat Lynch and the Aircords, well I have the sad news that Pat Lynch from Cork passed away last weekend. RIP.
He had some very big hits with “When we were Young,” “Three good Reasons,” “Kinsale,” and many more and I can tell you that you could not have met a nicer person.
The IBO’s February evening meeting will host guest speaker James P. O’Neill, the Police Commissioner of the City of New York. The event will take place at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, February 7 at Scandinavia House (58 Park Avenue South). If you are interested in going then you should RSVP by Tuesday, February 6th. For more information call (212) 750-8118 or email info@ibonewyork.org.
This is a great organization so if you are interested in joining you can contact them at the email above. The IBO 2018 Executive Board is Nicholas Malito – President, Shelley Ann Quilty-Lake – First Vice President, Mary Zehnter – Second Vice President, Anne Marie O’Dea – Secretary, André Archimbaud – Treasurer, Annie Marsh Ryerson – Membership Officer and Kathleen M. Cronin – Communications Officer. See their website at www.ibonewyork.org for regular updates.
Did anyone watch the Grammys last Sunday which was broadcast from Madison Square Garden in New York City. If not then you may have missed the news that U2, yes the U2 from Dublin, Ireland, and will be starting their new World Tour in May which includes some dates in Dublin and Belfast.
The Origin Theatre Company’s 1st Irish Theatre Festival 2018 held their Awards Presentation on Monday evening at the Manhattan Club in Rosie O’Grady’s and what a collection great talent there was.
The winners are Best Actress Hayley Mills for “Party Face,” Best Actor Mick Mellamphy for “Guy Walks Into a Bar,” Best Director John Keating “Dyin for It,” Best Playwright Bernard McMullian “Jimmy Titanic,” Best Production “Party Face.”
The Jury Special Prize went to Colin Campbell of “Disco Pigs,” The Bairbre Dowling Spirit of the Festival Award was presented to Jenny Green and the Fringe Award went to Poor Mouth Theatre, The NY Irish Center and the company of “A Guy Walks Into a Bar.”
Congratulations to all the directors, actors and volunteers. You should be very proud as you all have done great work.
See you all again next week when I’ll be Out & About again.