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IRISH EXAMINER | October 2nd, 2019
Out & About

BByy PPaaddddyy MMccCCaarrtthhyy

I hope you are ready for October Fest as this
looks like a great month to celebrate. The reason
I am letting you know all this as our advertisers
Guinness and Budweiser, who support the paper
and web site are doing lots of promotions all over
the city and beyond, so give them your support as
well.
I myself will be Out&About and I will be visit-
ing a few establishments so I hope you will see me
in one of them.
Here is piece that is close to my heart because
it concerns a good friend of mine for many years
and he needs a little bit of help if you can. The
friends and family of Eugene Flanagan invite you
a benefit that they are organizing in his honor.
For many years while living in New York, Eugene
was an active member of the Irish Business
Organization, the Irish Arts Center, and the
Ancient Order of Hibernians. After getting mar- Dermot Kelly, President of the Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick greets President Higgins and his Wife and at the
ried, Eugene and his wife Kim relocated to Boston reception at the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens in Mineola New York
where they are raising their son Owen. der that is eroding his abilities on a daily basis. fundraiser on Sunday, October 20 from 4pm to
Despite the distance Eugene continues to be a This disease has left Eugene unable to work and 9pm. This fundraiser will benefitting the Bangkok
friend to many in the Irish community in New has put a strain on him and his family. orphanage run by a Cork nun Sister Louise
York. Sadly, about two years ago Eugene was In recognition of Eugene's accomplishments Horgan.
diagnosed with a progressive neurological disor- and dedication to the Irish community over the Featuring some great musicians with Duffy’s
years, the IBO has announced that it will present Cut direct from Cork, Mick Maloney and friends,
Eugene with the 2019 Celtic Spirit Award on Donie Carroll and friends, James Keane and lots
Thursday, October 3 at The Manhattan Club at more. Donations of $20 are suggested.
Rosie O’Grady’s (201 West 52nd Street on the The great Dermot Kelly is now the new
corner of Seventh Avenue). President of The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick
Please join them in recognizing Eugene for his and made his first official appointment with
contributions and help support him and his family President of Ireland, Michael Higgins. Now there
in their time of need. isn’t he looking very nice and there will be no
If you are unable to attend, but would like to stopping him now, congratulations Dermot
donate you can do so via GoFundMe See you all again next week when I am
at https://bit.ly/2mGqhss. Out&About again and come on Ireland in the
Here is another event that should be supported Rugby World Cup! C
so please join HOPe President, Attracta
Lyndon and the Board of Directors on October 15
at the Manhattan Club. Their special guest speak-
er that day will be Loretta Brennan Glucksman.
Funds raised will support HOPe’s projects in
Dominican Republic, Peru, Africa, Costa Rica and
Honduras. Dinner and dessert will be provided as
well as a cash bar. Donations are at your discre-
tion, from $50 to $250 plus… please be generous.
The Grand Stand Bar and Restaurant (85-35
Eugene Flanagan with his wife Kim and son Owen Grand Avenue in Elmhurst) will be having a

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Bandon. She has been in Thailand for 54 years taking care
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