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Minister Joan Burton Visits Queens

 

Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton visited the Emerald Isle in Queens on March 15, meeting Irish community members, the staff of the Center and Executive Board Member Mae O’Driscoll. The visit was an opportunity for the Minister to see the work of the Center and discuss the issues that Irish immigrants face.

Over the course of an hour’s conversation, the Minister answered questions from those in attendance, discussed the pot holes in Cavan’s roads and outlined the challenges facing the Government of Ireland in getting the country back on track.

Social Worker Marguerite Corcoran presented the Minister with a beautiful green, white and orange shawl that was made by the Bronx Knitting Group. Photos are available on the EIIC Facebook page.

As always when Irish politicians are visiting the Emerald Isle, the event proved a great success, in no small part thanks to the work of the Consulate’s staff. Thanks to all those who came to meet the Minister, to the Knitting Group, to Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer and to Minister Burton herself.

St. Patrick’s Day Roundup

 

Comptroller John Liu honors Community Members

Emerald Isle would like to recognize Rosemary Lombard, Peter Quinn and Pádraig Ó Cearúill who were honored by Comptroller John Liu this March. They are great ambassadors for their community and worthy recipients.

City Council Irish Heritage Night

Emerald Isle Staff and Board were present at the City Council’s Irish Heritage Night on March 27th at the New York Historical Society. Congratulations to the honorees Chris Matthews and Sheila Lynott-Houircan, and the Queens Sanitation worker and Irish scholar Ed Shevlin who was presented to the audience. Detective Kevin Brennan and Detective Kevin H. Herlihy were also recognized for their wonderful service to the NYPD.

Woodlawn Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Congratulations to the organizers of the inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Woodlawn. The Parade was a great success and will undoubtedly grow even stronger over the coming years. EIIC participated with the Merchants Association who created a banner for the Parade. Thanks to all of those involved.

Saint Patrick’s Parade in Queens

Board Member Peter Quinn had the honor of being the Grand Marshal for this year’s St. Pats for all Queens Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, leading it through Sunnyside and Woodside. The popular event was attended by many of the Center’s staff.

Irish American Legislators Society

Congratulations to Chair Brian O’Dwyer who was honored by the Irish American Legislators Association at Hibernian Hall in Albany on March 12. The event was preceded by a lunch, hosted by Jeff Cleary of the Irish American Heritage Museum, to mark the event.

The White House Reception

Chair Brian O’Dwyer was present for the meeting of An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the President Barack Obama, and the customary presentation of a bowl of shamrock to the President.

The Celtic Cruise to Benefit the EIIC, June 6, 2012

Celtic Charity Inc & AOH div. 7 Present

The Celtic Cruise – Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Music, Dancing, Great Food and Fun Aboard The Spirit of New York to Benefit the Emerald Isle Immigration Center!

Featuring Live Music by Celtic Cross The Cunningham Brothers The Shay Mac Band The Chris Kelly Band

Full open Bar – Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner – Dessert

General Admission, Presale: $100, After April 30: $110

For more info visit: www.celticcharity.com or call 212-717-9955

Board at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, West 23rd Street & 12th Ave. NYC
Board 6:00 pm/Sail 6:45 pm Return 10:00 pm Party ‘til 10:30

Amazing raffle prizes 1st prize: Two R/T tickets to Ireland 2nd prize: $500 gift certificate to Broadway.com 3rd prize: Dine around Manhattan

DREAM Summer 2012 Application available

Note: Applications are due March 30, 2012!

Dear Members and Friends,

While we are building exciting momentum for the passage of New York State DREAM legislation, I want to let you know about another fantastic way to support DREAM youth.

When the DREAM Summer was launched for the first time last year, this national scholarship and fellowship program brought together over 100 DREAMers nationwide for scholarships and pretty amazing fellowship opportunities. Over 100 or so fellows were selected from a pool of over 1,000 applicants and they were connected to various community organizing and service initiatives, giving them valuable opportunities that many DREAMers have not had access to.

The host organizations got the benefit of having a talented DREAMer for 10 solid weeks. The NYIC hosted a DREAMer and it was so, so wonderful. It does take a bit of investment from the host organization, but it’s really, really worth it.  Please click HERE for more information – both for DREAMers who are interested in applying, and host organizations who are interested in sponsoring. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Chung-Wha Hong, Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition

P.S – Applications are due March 30, 2012!

March 11, Humanity’s Opposites – Beginning with Ireland, Aesthetic Realism Theatre Special Event

Humanity’s Opposites—Beginning with Ireland
An Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company production
of Eli Siegel’s great 1971 lecture on Sean O’Casey’s

Sunday, March 11, at 2:30 PM
Aesthetic Realism Foundation,
141 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012

For reservation call: (212) 777-4490 – Contribution $15

What is the meaning for our lives to be found in the literature, culture, and history of Ireland ? This stirring presentation will feature part of a lecture by the American critic and poet Eli Siegel of Sean O’Casey’s drama “Juno and the Paycock,” with scenes from the play. There will also be much-beloved Irish songs sung and commented on, such as “Molly Malone” and “Wearin’ o’ the Green.” And more, including “Good Will: The Greatest Practicality,” by Ellen Reiss, showing how the need for good will has been urgent throughout Irish history.

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with scenes from the play

And–Irish Songs—with comment

And–”Good Will: The Greatest Practicality” by Ellen Reiss