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History of the IBO

The Irish Business Organization of New York (IBO) holds over 25 events a year, including monthly evening networking events, monthly business breakfasts (currently via Zoom), and quarterly women's networking lunch.  The IBO also hosts a St.Patrick's Day party as well as a Christmas gathering.  Each year, the IBO marches in the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade. The organization sponsors numerous other events, which provide opportunities for networking, professional development, education, inspiration and friendship among members. 

The Irish Business Organization of New York was founded in 1973. At its inception, the organization was named The Irish Insurance and Reinsurance Society, a name reflecting that its founding members were insurance professionals.

As early as their second meeting, the name was shortened to the Irish Insurance Society and, in 1977, was changed to the Irish Insurance Society of New York. The founding members created the organization to develop an information and education network that all of the members could contribute to and benefit from. As the organization grew, its wider value to the Irish and Irish-American business community as a whole became apparent. Thus, the organization was renamed The Irish Business Organization of New York. In 1990, the IBO was incorporated as a non-profit organization.

Current & Past Presidents of the IBO

 26  Paul Finnegan 2022 - Present
 25  John Lee 2020- 2021
 24 Nicholas Malito2017 - 2019
 23 Sean McNeill (RIP) 2014 - 2016
 22 Sheila Lynott Hourican 2012 - 2013
 21 Niall O'Leary 2010 - 2011
 20 Garret Corcoran 2008 - 2009
 19 Attracta Lyndon 2006 - 2007
 18 Patrick Sheridan 2005
 17 James Doran 2002 –2004
 16 Jennifer Confrey 2000 –2001
 15 Brian Nolan 1998 –1999
 14 Siobhan Hennessy 1997
 13 Michael McNicholas 1995 - 1996
 12 Maeve O'Malley 1993 - 1994
 11 Bill McDaid 1992
 10 Patrick J. Duffy (RIP) 1990 - 1991
 9 Martin Dunne 1988 - 1989
 8 Leo V. O'Dowd (RIP) 1987
 7 Dympna M. Kenny 1986
 6 Patrick J. Herbert 1984 - 1985
 5 Bernadette McManus 1983
 4 Patrick H. Higgins (RIP) 1982
 3 Francis D. Bergin (RIP) 1979 - 1981
 2 Michael Kevany (RIP)

1978

 1  Arthur F. Clements
 1974 - 1977



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