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.