Out & About

Senator Hillary Rodman Clinton was in town on Wednesday last for the Irish-American Presidential Forum that was presented by its Chairman John Dearie. The event was hosted by none other than our very own Adrian Flannelly of Irish Radio Networks who has been broadcasting now for four decades - now that's a long time, what do you think? It was also attended by all the top people in the Irish-American community... The lady herself Mae O'Driscoll was there and we also saw Larry Kirwin of Black 47 along with Malachy McCourt who was in fine voice. Malachy got the crowd going while we were waiting for the Senator, good on you Malachy. We also saw Jeff Cleary and Grant Lally from the GOP camp - probably checking out the competition!

A wonderful night was had by all last Thursday night as the The Ireland-U.S. Council hosted the Irish Chamber Orchestra at The Metropolitan Club. The music, led by Artistic Director, Anthony Marwood was just fabulous and and was followed by cocktails and dinner. In attendance were guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stack of CIE Tours International, Pattie Cunningham of Continental Airlines, Ciaran O'Reilly and Charlotte Moore of The Irish Repertory Theatre, Maggie Cadden of Dara Records, Attracta Lyndon of Dooley Rent A Car and Jim Ryan of Good Day New York Channel 5 fame. We also saw Mary Deady from the Consul General's office, Niall Miller, Kevin Fegan and his brother Owen Fegan from that great band from Cork, Ruby Horse who once played the Conan O'Brien and David Letterman shows. D.J Carey made his present felt and Siobhan Walsh of Concern was looking beautiful as usual. There were a lot more individuals that I would like to mention but it would take up the whole page! The night was so good that some of the guests carried on into the wee small hours of the morning, celebrating at a nearby hotel, it must have been good fun with our own Tony Quinn and a host of others like Tom Ryan, Jim Adrian, James Higgins, Barry Lynch, Joan King, Tom Slattery... It must have been some party! Getting back to the night itself, David O'Sullivan outdid his previous fabulous events with this spectacular show and dinner, truly an unforgettable evening and a great coup for the Council.

The Irish Repertory Theatre has extended its musical 'Take Me Along' until May 4th, do not miss it call 212 727-2737 for tickets... The new Pig 'N' Whistle on 2nd Avenue has taken off like a house on fire. You should visit and say hello to the proprietor Ken. The new bar has an outdoor cafe and balcony serving brunch, lunch and dinner, and late night dining for all your comforts... You also have to visit the Parlour and have a pint with the owner John Kelly and his manager Noreen as this is the Glasgow Celtic supporters' hangout on 86th Street on the upper west side of the city, tell them we sent you... Murphy's Bar in Sunnyside Queens is hopping with the best of entertainment, with music from the one and only Donnie Carroll - boy can he sing!

It's down to the wire in the English Premier league with Manchester United leading the way and Celtic might yet top the Scottish Premier league, (I had to get that in!).

See you next week