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IRISH EXAMINER | July 3rd, 2019
Out & About

BByy PPaaddddyy MMccCCaarrtthhyy

Oh, what a wonderful world! I say that every IRISH EXAMINER | July 3rd, 2019
morning when I get up especially now that we
have this beautiful weather. I had to tell yea that
because since I emigrated to America from
Ireland in 1982, I’ve never looked back. Now I
still get a bit homesick after all these years but I
do not regret coming to New York as it has been
very good to me. When I am Out&About is when
I really do appreciate it because I get to meet new
people every day as well. The other reason is that
there are so many opportunities here that you
could not get anywhere in else the world so now
we are celebrating the 4th of July, God Bless
America!
I paid a visit M.J. Smith’s, a new bar and
restaurant on 45th Street between Madison and
Fifth Avenues when I was Out&About this week.
This beautiful place is run by Nicky and his wife
Attracta who do such a professional job and give
you such a great welcome that you want to come
back all the time.
I also paid a visit to Mulligan’s on Madison
Avenue which is still one of the old fashioned
Irish saloons that you will find here in New York.
From the owners to the staff, everybody is Irish tions and other reading events. With novel- ties in business, in social activities, and in helping
and you get that feeling you are back home again. ist Colum McCann, she has adapted a one- charities in need, Wishing you a very Happy
Another fine place I visited is Foxy John’s on woman show that is wrapping its premiere pro- Fourth and restful July.” Now that is very nice.
47th Street between Lexington and Third duction at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Reviews The Cork Association have announced that
Avenues. It was just jumping from wall to wall so have been extraordinary: Broadway World writes the July and August General Membership
it was so nice to have a cold one, ah, somebody “In her dynamic portrayal, Moloney offers a por- Meetings have been suspended. The next General
has to do it right? Keith the manager does such a trait of a woman burning to be seen and celebrat- Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday,
great job and he never stops for a minute as his ed by those around her, as she sees and celebrates September 8 with awelcome back BBQ to follow.
goal is to make everybody feel comfortable and herself.” The 8th Annual Tir Na nOg Children’s
he does that very well I might tell yea. For tickets and information visit them online Festival will be held from July 8 to July 19 at the
I also got to meet the Coffeeman Pete Scalley at irishrep.org. Aedin Moloney deserves an NY Irish Center located at 10-40 Jackson Avenue
in Tuttle’s on Third Avenue. As he serves almost Emmy Award as she is the most underrated actor in Long Island City. It will celebrate youth, Irish
100 Irish bars and restaurants all over the that I ever came across as she has so much talent roots, culture, heritage, and arts, through work-
Metropolitan area with his coffee, it must be it oozes out of her, so do not miss this perform- shops in drama, music, visual arts and dance, all
good. It was in Tuttle’s that I watched the ance! the while exploring the oldest of Irish legends and
Women’s World Cup USA vs England game and This came to my attention from a friend of folklore.
yet again the USAWNT were just brilliant. I mine Kevin Brown who represents the World Two age groups are eligible, group 1: 5-years
think they might win it all on Sunday. famous Sotheby’s International Realty here in to 8-years and group 2: 9-years to 12-years at a
Just a reminder and that is that “YES! New York. “The Fourth of July celebrations high- cost of $300 per child. You can register at:
Reflections Of Molly Bloom” will be playing at light many of our country’s blessings - most of all eventbrite.com/e/8th-tir-na-nog-childrens-festi-
the Irish Rep through Sunday, July 7. For our diversity. New York City is the most diverse val-tickets-59892631473.
years, Aedín Moloney has been performing city in the world, and we are proud to accept this Another great annual event that you cannot
Molly Bloom’s famous soliloquy from the final title. We are home to residents from every coun- miss on Stone Street in the Financial District in
chapter of Joyce’s Ulysses at Bloomsday celebra- try across the globe, with boundless opportuni- New York City aims to raise funds for Self
Help Africa and is FREE to attend! You can eat
and drink at participating bars on Stone Street,
Follow Us On... Tuesday July 16th, where 20% of all purchases
made will go towards supporting rural enterprise
across east and west Africa. Some of the restau-
Bars
rants
Grill,
&
Bar
The
include and Beckett’s supporting Street Fest
Cauldron, The Dubliner, Mad Dog & Beans
Mexican Cantina, Route 66
irishexaminerusa Smokehouse and Stone Street Tavern.
The Irish Business Organization’s business
breakfast will be held on Tuesday July 16 from
7.30 am to 9 am at Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel
irishexaminerus (687 Lexington Avenue, between East 56th and
57th Streets). All are welcome.
See you all again next week when I am
Out&About again. C