The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) held its annual dinner on Thursday October 4, at Capitala, 130 Bowery, New York City. The gala event featured awards, Q&A with all-star Gaelic players, and a music performance by Finbar Furey. The Gaelic Players Association has chosen Finbar as the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award to acknowledge his contribution to the … [Read more...] about Gaelic Players Toasted in New York
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The Ireland Funds 2018 NJ Golf Classic
On Monday, October 1st, supporters of The Ireland Funds gathered at Bayonne Golf Club for the 16th annual NJ Golf Classic. This year’s honoree was Bob Garrett, New York Office Managing Partner, KPMG LLP. After the opening brunch, Pat Tully, The Ireland Funds America VP of Development, welcomed the guests, went over the rules for the day and sent the golfers out on to the … [Read more...] about The Ireland Funds 2018 NJ Golf Classic
Carnegie Focus on N.I.
An international seminar celebrated and reflected on the progress made in improving wellbeing in Northern Ireland. In the year of the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, it is an appropriate time to explore the wellbeing of Northern Ireland’s citizens, and the work being undertaken for future generations across all communities. And on this past October 8, the … [Read more...] about Carnegie Focus on N.I.
Flax Trust New York Banquet
The 28th annual Flax Trust New York banquet took place in the 21 Club on October 10, 2018, honoring Ed and Brigid Kenney and Tom O’Brien, Director and Audit Chair of Prudential Financial Annuity Funds for their support of the work of the Trust over the years, having seen the projects firsthand. The Flax Trust is a registered charity formed in Belfast in 1977, and has as its … [Read more...] about Flax Trust New York Banquet
UCD Smurfit School
On Wednesday October 17th, the 16th annual New York UCD Smurfit School Benefit Dinner took place at the Metropolitan Club, New York City. This year’s honorees were Aidan Connolly, Chief innovation Officer & Vice President, Corporate Accounts at Alltech & Helen Doody, Senior Client Advisor at Kepos Capital, L.P. All profits raised from the event will fund scholarships … [Read more...] about UCD Smurfit School