Out & About

As I am talking about  O'Casey's Irish Pub (on 41st Street between Madison and 5th Avenue), they have a very sweet waitress from Donegal. Her name is Marisa Lynch, so call in and say hello her and have a bit of lunch or dinner; she is pretty good mind you.

I just heard that Donie Carroll is back in town after a very successful trip to Cork to promote his new CD and he had the red carpet laid out for him at the City Hall by the Lord Mayor. Now what am I going to do..? Only say "congratulations Donie".

The Emerald Guild held another great event at Connolly's on West 45th Street for their Annual Vendor Appreciation Evening with Michael Gubbins and Seamus Burke again doing a fine job.

I stayed for awhile and got to meet Larry Sullivan, Pat Brady, Garrett Doyle, Patricia Brady and her son Killian who is a fine looking man... look out girls.

The County Cork Association of New York invites you all to join with them as they celebrate their 125th Anniversary at a banquet to be held at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Douglas, on Saturday, August 7. 

The festivities will begin with a cocktail reception at 7pm followed by dinner and dancing to the music of the Art Supple Band.  Tickets are $75 or €50 each.

To commemorate this historic occasion they are delighted to announce that they are honoring two outstanding Corkmen, Cork City's own Paddy McCarthy and Cullen's finest, Geff O'Sullivan.

The first Failte 32 job networking evening will be held at O'Casey's Restaurant and Irish Pub on Monday June 7th at 7pm.

They're inviting all those of you currently seeking employment to attend this great networking opportunity to maximize your job hunting efforts by connecting with representatives from the many great Irish community and business organizations in New York City.

The purpose of this exciting new initiative is to provide social and professional support to the newest members of the Irish American community and connect them to networks in order to become established in New York.

Representatives from fourteen or more influential Irish organizations will be present to show you how their organizations can help you maximize your job hunting efforts by taking advantage of your circle of influence in the US, which will hopefully expedite the time it takes you to get a job.

Paul Hurley, Owner of O'Casey's, is not only providing a central meeting place at his historic restaurant and Irish pub, but is  also very generously providing resources to job seekers at three levels.

O'Casey's Restaurant and Irish Pub is at 22 East 41st Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues).

Don't forget the American Voices concert featuring Larry Gatlin, Crestel Gayle and our own Andy Cooney which is on this Thursday (June 3rd) at 7:30pm at the Theatre at Westbury (960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, New York).

Some tickets are still available so call Mill Pond Music (516) 798-3014 or www.livenation.com or charge by phone 1-800-745-3000.

I called in to O'Brien's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Times Square  (on 45th Street (212) 391-1516) last Thursday to meet Cormack McCormick  the manager, who was very busy as usual and he was entertaining a lot of the sailors from Fleet Week.

Tom Kinirons, Long Island coordinator for Project Children is looking for a few internships in the construction industry.

College age students will be here for six weeks after they partake in Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. Internees receive stipend from Project Children so they do not have to be paid.

The aim is to give them work commensurate with their college training. If you know anyone who can help, please contact Tom.

The interns will be living on Long Island and will be able to commute to New York City. You can get hold of Tom at (516) 764-4240, (516) 770-7456 or via email at tcksr@hotmail.com.

Talking of Project Children, have you booked your ticket yet for the Kruise for Kids yet? This cruise, which is sponsored by A.O.H. Division 7 NYC, will be sailing next Wednesday, June 9th,, from Pier 62 (West 23rd Street and 12th Avenue).

You can board at 6pm and sailing will be at 6:45 pm, returning at 10pm.

The good news is you can party 'til 10:30pm, yipeeeee!

To purchase tickets go to www.murphguide.com or call (212) 717-9955 and don't be left out as this is one of the best Cruises around New York Harbor with first class entertainment, a full bar and buffet dinner... now where would you get that anywhere else huh?

Lillie's Irish Victorian Bar and Restaurant (13 East 17th Street, between Broadway and 5th Avenue; (212) 337-1970) was again packed to capacity on Saturday evening with music been played by the cream of the crop of Traditional Irish music with lots of special guests (you never know who will walk in the door to play alongside the resident band). Try it out, as you will not be disappointed.

I hear the Origin Theatre had a very successful benefit showcase that was hosted by Mutual of America last week that was well supported. Again, well done to George Heslin for all his hard work.

The Irish Repertory Theatre is hosting a rare concert performance on Broadway as its Annual Benefit Gala. For one night only, see Brigadoon by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. The event is on Monday, June 14 starting at 7pm. Brigadoon will star: Len Cariou, Jason Danieley, Christine Ebersole, Melissa Errico, Ciaran Sheehan, Don Stephenson and other Broadway stars, a full orchestra and chorus of 50!

The Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office is at 132 West 22nd Street and they can also be reached at (212) 727-2737.

Are you all getting ready for the biggest show on Earth? Yes, the FIFA World Cup 2010 begins on Friday June 11th in South Africa and runs until the Final on July 11th.

The first game to kick off will be the hosts South Africa who play Mexico in Johannesburg at 10am (New York time) and you know what happens on Saturday? The United States play England in Rastenburg at 2:30pm.

As we all know every bar and restaurant in North America is going to be packed with supports from both sides... I just can't wait.

As I am on the subject of the World Cup, The Irish Examiner newspaper will be doing special rates for advertising along with complimentary ads in  our Digital Edition (www.irishexaminerusa.com) for all the bars and restaurants that would like to precipitate in the World Cup Tournament edition every week for five weeks.

For information on advertising call (212) 994-3042 or (212) 490-8061 or send an e-mail to: advertising@irishexaminerusa.com and ask for the World Cup special rates. You will not be disappointed so don't miss out!

See you all next week! C