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THE 2026 CELTIC CRUISE THE 2026 SPECTACULAR $10 RAFFLE

We’re thrilled to announce that the Emerald Isle Immigration Centre is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. The Celtic Cruise will board for the usual time of 6PM at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62 at W 23rd & 12th Ave.

The Celtic Cruise is the AOH Division 7’s annual fundraiser in support of The Emerald Isle Immigration Center, and each year the funds raised help support our immigration, legal and social services and allows us to serve clients of over 130 nationalities!

The cruise promises to be an unforgettable evening on the Hudson River, complete with a food buffet, an open bar, captivating live music, and entertainment against the backdrop of breathtaking Manhattan views. 

Cruise Tickets
Tickets are priced at $125, and include

Open bar

Amazing food All you can eat

Cruise around Manhattan

Breathtaking views

6 bands on 3 levels

Dancing all night

Sponsorship Packages

  • EARLY BIRD TOP DECK GOLD: $10,000. (Only 1 available). Top Deck Indoor VIP table seating for 8 guests. Event Website prominent recognition. Event Signage logo on signs Table Chair Cover/event souvenir. Inclusion on Event welcome banner.

THE 2026 SPECTACULAR $10 RAFFLE

2026 Spectacular $10 Raffle Tickets are on Sale Now — Winning Tickets will be Drawn Onboard the Celtic Cruise

Many thanks to our 2026 Spectacular $10 Raffle Sponsors — Aer Lingus, CIE Tours, and Stout Hospitality!

First Prize: “Holiday in Ireland for Two” courtesy of Aer Lingus and CIE Tours 

Second Prize: “Dine Around NYC/NJ for Two” dinner for two at (10) Stout Hospitality restaurants

Purchase Your 2026 Spectacular $10 Raffle Tickets Today!

Please reach out to Colman Finlay at intern@eiic.org to purchase your raffle tickets today.

Good luck!.

Please email events@eiic.org if you have any questions regarding the 2026 Celtic Cruise sponsorship and tickets, and/or the 2026 Spectacular $10 Raffle.

Thank you!

Spring is in the air!

As spring arrives, it’s a perfect time for fresh starts and new beginnings, so make sure to stay on top of your renewals.

If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan, NY State of Health will send you a notice when it’s time to renew.

If you need assistance with your renewal:

• Contact us at: 718-478-5502, ext. 103 or at 914-348-1175 • Email us at: juan@eiic.org

• Log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

For more information, visit: http://on.ny.gov/41iXuJ4

Stay Warm and Covered this Winter

Bundle up, stay warm and make sure that you are covered this winter and in the new year.

If you or a family member are currently enrolled in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or the Essential Plan, it’s important to stay up to date with renewals. NY State of Health will be sending notices to inform you of when it’s time to renew your health insurance.

If you need assistance with your renewal:

• Contact us at: 718-478-5502, ext. 103 or at 914-348-1175

• Email us at: juan@eiic.org

• Call NY State of Health at 1-855-355-5777, or log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

For more information, visit:

https://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/frequently-asked-questions-about-renewals?utm_campaign=HomePage&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=socialmedia

Dead Rabbit Mental Health Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated or purchased raffle tickets for the EIIC’s mental health fundraiser at The Dead Rabbit. It was a night of friendship and solidarity, dedicated to raising awareness for our counselling services which have helped and supported so many young Irish people living in NYC.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shane Boyle and Hugh Byrne for sharing their powerful and inspiring stories. A special thank you to Hugh and Jenny O’Leary in their work in planning the event, and to Sophie Colgan for emceeing and running the raffle, during which many fantastic prizes were won! Some of the prize winners included Lorcan Shannon, who walked away with one of two limited printed by Gerard Deasy at GDC art, and Claire McGovern who will hopefully soon be using her voucher to dine at Sweetwater Restaurant in Brooklyn! Congratulations also to Dan Delaney of Beyond the Pale Bar who won the two return JetBlue flights to anywhere in the world! 

Your support not only makes these wonderful events possible but also helps us continue providing essential services to those in need. We would like to thank our sponsors and everyone who came out to this sold-out event in solidarity to support us and each other. Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of our community. We are looking forward to seeing you all again next year!

To reach out to EIIC to learn more about and access these services please contact our Woodlawn office 718-324-3039 x 101 or the Woodside office 718–478-5502 x 213.

EIIC Mental Health Fundraiser

On Sunday, November 10th, the Emerald Isle Immigration Center will host a fundraiser in the Dead Rabbit to support and bring awareness to our mental health services. 

The goal of our event is to raise much needed funds for the Emerald Isle Immigration Center’s Metal Health Services – specifically the Therapy and Counseling which we have provided at no cost to hundreds of young Irish people over the past 36 Years. With the money raised here, the EIIC will be able to take on new clients who may not have otherwise been able to access Mental Health services because of a lack of resources or information, which could have life-changing impacts for people struggling as they pursue their lives thousands of miles away from home. 

Our event has sold out but please support us by purchasing tickets to our raffle with some amazing prizes including –  

2 Return Flights | Jet Blue | Any destination 

2 Nights Stay + 1 Dinner  | 4 Star Dunmore House Hotel | Clonakilty, Ireland 

Dinner | Lucky’s Steakhouse | Soho 

4 Tickets | Amble | Choice of an Ireland gig or their sold out night at The Bowery in NYC 

… and many more! 

Buy Raffle Tickets | Mental Health Fundraiser