“Come Meet BRIGID” 

Our IBO-NY Women’s Network celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2023...

…and invites you to kick off the celebration at staged readings of Maura Mulligan’s play BRIGID

The first staged reading, January 31st (the Eve of St. Brigid’s Day) is part of the official selection of Origin 1st Irish Festival. Maura is honored that “BRIGID” has been chosen to be among this feast of new plays.

When: Tuesday, January 31 at 7 pm
Where: New York Irish Center at 1040 Jackson Ave, Long Island City Tickets: Eventbrite.com

The second reading of BRIGID, February 4th is in collaboration with the Cuala Foundation. Along with well-known singer, Susan McKeown (who also joins the cast of Brigid) the artists leading Cuala cultivate a culture of belonging for young people with projects in Ireland, New York and Los Angeles.

When: Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Where: Trinity LES Chapel, 9th Street, Tompkins Square Park, NYC
Tickets: Eventbrite.com

"...The cast of BRIGID — Ryan Cahill, Meg Hennessy, Thom Molyneaux, Katherine O’ Sullivan, Tom Paulino and the Grammy award winning singer, Susan McKeown — will blow you away. You’ll land in a pleasant place where good wins over selfishness.” — Maura Mulligan

Book your tickets on Eventbrite using the links above! 

FEbruary Breakfast Meeting 

Tuesday, February 28 at 8 am on Zoom

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The Wisdom of Well-Being at Work

with

Catherine Murnin
Author and Founder of The Wellbeing Pathway,
County Down

Catherine brings 20 years’ experience in health and wellbeing practice from her work with patients, carers, communities and businesses, including Macmillan Cancer Support, Parkinson’s UK, Cancer Research UK, NI Chest Heart and Stroke, Health & Social Care Trusts, Community Development & Health Network, the Public Health Agency, Carers groups, Sports clubs and Community Organisations.

Catherine is an Associate Consultant with the Health & Social Care Leadership Centre and has mentored in Groundwork NI, Women in Business NI and the NI Council for Voluntary Action, supporting individuals and groups to build confidence, set up new businesses and develop their leadership skills. She is the curator of TEDxDownpatrick and author of The Wisdom of Wellbeing.

Interviewed by

Tami Ellen McLaughlin

Executive Director, Sober St. Patrick’s Day

Tami Ellen McLaughlin is a marketing communications professional with extensive experience in financial services marketing and a passion for nonprofit media and organizational support. Director of Sober St. Patrick's Day since 2020, she is also Chair of the Women's Networking Committee at the IBO, and has served on the IBO's executive board. 

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As ever, there will be an opportunity to "network, communicate, reciprocate", as we gather to share our news and be together. 

Register for the zoom link, which you'll get shortly before the meeting.

February Evening Event

NYC’s very first...

IRISH POITÍN SUMMIT AND TASTING

Wednesday, February 8
at 6:00 PM ET 

Bank of Ireland, 140 E 45th Street, 41st Floor, New York

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the resurgence of Ireland's national spirit, poitín. Meet the masterminds behind award-winning, premium, small batch brands Bán, Micil, and Smuggling Nun. Discover the rich history and unique flavor profiles as you sample this traditional spirit. 

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to experience this extraordinary taste of Ireland in the US!

Speakers:

Pádraic Ó Griallais, Creator-Producer of Micil Poitín; Founder and Director, Micil Distillery, Galway

Pádraic Ó Griallais is a 6th generation distiller from Connemara and founder of Galway’s first operating distillery in over 100 years. Micil Distillery boasts an array of exceptional craft distilled spirits, including their signature Micil Poitín.

Dave Mulligan, Creator-Producer of Bán Poitín; Company Owner, Bar 1661, Dublin

Dave Mulligan is the creator of the celebrated Bán Poitín, which is distilled at Echlinville Distillery, County Down. Dave is also the owner-impresario of Dublin’s famed Bar 1661, which recently was named Ireland’s best pub.

Facilitated by: Maura Clare, Creator-Producer, Smuggling Nun Irish Poitín

Maura Clare is the owner-creator of Smuggling Nun Irish Poitín, distilled bespoke at Copeland Distillery, County Down, and Second Vice-President of IBO's Executive Board. 

As ever, we'll further our mission to

"Network, Communicate, Reciprocate!"

St Brigid's Special:
Become an early supporter!

The IBO celebrates
our 50th anniversary in 2023...

and we're having a gala!

Mark your calendars now for the celebratory event of the year! 

Tuesday, October 24

There will be music, dancing, dining, and fun as we commemorate our first 50 years with fellow IBO members and the whole Irish community in New York.

Stay tuned for more details, including guest speakers, honorees, and more! 

Book your ticket now!
For a limited time, we are offering tickets to our members at the special introductory rate of $200. Become an early supporter and lock in your ticket at this reduced price!
Our St Brigid's Special ends February 28 - act now.

Get your name in lights! 

We'll be having a host of new sponsorship opportunities so you can spread the word about your business throughout our high-profile Golden 50th Year!

Interested? Contact us at info@ibonewyork.org.