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Irish Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
London borough celebrates Irish connections as Councillor Ryan Hack becomes youngest ever Mayor
COUNCILLOR Ryan Hack has been elected as the new Mayor of Brent, becoming the borough's First Citizen at the Council's annual general meeting held earlier this month. At 26, Cllr Hack is the youngest mayor in Brent's history. Because of the extent of its Irish population, this area of northwest London - which is surrounded by Kilburn, Cricklewood, and Willesden - has often been referred to as the 33rd county of Ireland. Since 1977 Brent has been twinned with South Dublin County Council in Ireland. This twinning arrangement was established in 1997 and is based on shared geographical and historical connections. Mayor of Brent, Councillor Ryan Hack In 1970, Cllr Hack's grandparents had big dreams and emigrated from Mallow, County Cork, before eventually settling in Willesden. In his maiden mayoral speech, Cllr Hack expressed his gratitude, 'for the blessing of [his] Irish heritage,' and vowed to champion and celebrate 'Brent's diversity and community'. One of Cllr Hack's notable achievements was organising the first Multicultural St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Brent this year, sharing Montserrat's deep connection to both African and Irish traditions. He plans to host a Mayoral St. Patrick's Day Celebration during his tenure as mayor to honour Irish culture and unite people from all walks of life. Cllr Hack was the first person from his family to attend university and graduate with a Master's Degree from University College London. His first summertime work placement was stacking shelves in Irish-owned MP Moran Builders Merchants in Willesden, one of London's leading hardware stores. Ever since being elected as a councillor, Cllr Hack has used his platform to coordinate and campaign to improve residents' access to healthy food – mostly in areas of deprivation – by opening or supporting community kitchens as well as surplus food markets. As mayor, Cllr Hack will be supporting the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS), which strives to improve the health and well-being of the Irish community across North London and beyond. BIAS was set up in 1978 as a response to the welfare needs of the Irish community, one of the largest immigrant communities in London. Mike McGing CEO said: 'It's great to have an Irish mayor once again providing a voice for the often over looked Irish Community and we look forward to working with Cllr Hack over the next year.'
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Patrick's Day events: Here's where to celebrate in St. Paul
More than a dozen events are being held this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, including the longstanding Day of Irish Dance and St. Patrick's Day Celebration hosted by the Landmark Center and Irish Arts Minnesota. The day kicks off Sunday with local musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers. The celebration is a longstanding tradition that has taken place each St. Patrick's Day at the Landmark Center for more than 40 years and draws thousands of people into downtown St. Paul. The event is one of many slated to mark the holiday this weekend, with many events kicking off Saturday. Kickin' It Irish: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Celtic Junction Arts Center, 836 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul. Celtic Junction will host a modern fusion of show-style Irish dance and live Irish music. Hurley's Hooley: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Securian Financial Club at CHS Field, 360 N. Broadway St., St. Paul. Celebrate this year's Mr. Pat, Todd Hurley, and do some good for the community! Proceeds go to Safe Summer Nights and the St. Patrick's Association. Appetizers, cash bar, live music and Irish cheer. Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl: 4 p.m. Saturday. Crawl along West Seventh Street and enjoy exclusive drink specials and waived covers at participating venues. Together on the Hill: Irish Melodies & Inspirational Songs: 1 p.m. Saturday, Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave. Free afternoon concert featuring piano, acoustic guitar and vocals with Celtic melodies, inspirational songs and classic hymn tunes. The Shamrock Express: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E., St. Paul. Take a themed ride on the Shamrock Express, explore interactive museum exhibits, indulge in delicious food, sip on a craft beer. The Good, The Bad, The Irish Trolley Tour: 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave. E., St. Paul. Tour that chronicles the colorful Irish Shenanigans during the prohibition gangster era! The Dregs at MetroNOME Brewery: 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 385 Broadway St., St. Paul. The Dregs fuses music with comedy for a night of laughs, tunes and comradery. IRISH! At The St. Paul Hotel: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 350 Market St., St. Paul. Dinner, blarney and shenanigans with music and entertainment from Todd Menton (founder of Boiled in Lead), Peter Guertin, The O'Shea Irish Dancers and Katie McMahon (voice of River Dance). St. Patrick's Day Parade: Noon Monday. The parade starts in Rice Park and travels through downtown, ending near Mears Park. Post-Parade Craic: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, CHS Field, 360 N. Broadway St., St. Paul. Live music, food, Guinness and samples of Baileys and Keeper's Heart. Irish Arts Minnesota St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., St. Paul. Celtic music, entertainment and authentic vendors. The Irish Music and Dance Association will return for the 43rd year of an Irish Day of Dance. St. Patty's at 1881 Eating House: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Union Depot, 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul. Corned beef sandwiches, Guinness Dogs and bar. St. Patrick's Day with DJ Izzie P: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Amsterdam Bar and Hall, 6 W. Sixth St., St. Paul. For more details on events at the Landmark Center, visit Entertainment | Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, here are 6 things to know about Miss Shamrock Entertainment | Six things to know about Mr. Pat and the St. Patrick's Day Parade Entertainment | It only took three decades, but Deftones have booked their biggest local show to date Entertainment | Rosemount High School, Dakota County musicians to host free concert Entertainment | Catherine Russell and Emmet Cohen Trio to headline free Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
St. Patrick's Day in the Finger Lakes: Events and pubs you won't want to miss
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner meaning it's time to bring out your best green outfits and a pot of gold to join in on the celebration. If you are still looking for events or plans to celebrate this festive holiday, the Finger Lakes has a handful of events and pubs to meet all your St. Patty's Day needs. Here are five St. Patrick's Day events and five Irish Pubs to check out in the Finger Lakes: St. Patty's Sip & Stroll Downtown Canandaigua: Downtown Canandaigua will host its St. Patty's Sip & Stroll on Saturday, March 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include an all-access wristband and passport which allows participants to enjoy multiple beverage and culinary tastings from local crafters. Participants will also be gifted a keepsake glass, and will have the opportunity to visit unique shops, wineries, breweries and galleries as they make their way through the passport route. A completed passport will give participants the chance to win $500 in Downtown Gift Certificates, according to the Canandaigua Business Improvement District. Location: Check-in for the event will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Central on Main, located at 111 South Main Street in Canandaigua, Ontario County. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online for $20 through the Canandaigua BID website, There is a limited amount of tickets, but if they are not all sold out in advance, tickets may be sold at the door on the day of the event for $25. Details: You must be 21 years old or older to attend the event, and participants will be expected to show their IDs at check-in. Engine 14 Brewery's St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Engine 14 Brewery in Naples will hold its St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday, March 15, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will include the brewery's third annual Beer Bong Tournament beginning at 3:30 p.m., food from Keuka Trail Farm Marker Mobile To Go starting at 4 p.m. and live music from Banned from the Tavern from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Engine 14 Brewery is located at 52 West Avenue in Naples, Ontario County. Details: For more details about the event, visit Questions about the event can be directed to info@ or by calling (585) 531-0014. Smokin Tails Distillery St. Patrick's Celebration: The Smokin Tails Distillery in Phelps will hold its St. Patrick's Celebration with musician Nate Michaels on Saturday, March 15. This event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include drink specials and "lots of green," according to the distillery's website. Location: Smokin Tails Distillery is located at 3 Church Street, Suite B, Phelps, Ontario County. Details: For more information about this event, visit or call (585)-880-1776. Shamrock and Suds: Outlet 111 and Relative Risk Brewing will host its Shamrock and Suds five-course beer pairing dinner. The event will be held at Outlet 111 in Penn Yan and will include a five-course Irish meal with locally paired brews. Location: This dinner will be held at Outlet 111, located at 111 Liberty Street in Penn Yan, Yates County. Tickets: Tickets are $80 and can be purchased through the Relative Risk Brewing website, Details: To view the full menu for the five-course dinner, visit the Outlet 111 Facebook, St. Patrick's Day at Veraisons: The Seneca Lake Wine Trail announced its St. Patrick's Day events at Veraisons Restaurant which will run from Wednesday, March 12 to Sunday, March 23. Special lunch and dinner services will offer festive Irish-inspired dishes. The lunch services will take place from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed by the dinner services at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Veraisons is located at 5435 Route 14 in Dundee, Yates County. Details: To see the full menu, visit To book a reservation or to get more details about the menu, call (800)-243-5513. If you are looking to visit an Irish Pub in the Finger Lakes, here are five to check out: Kelly's Irish Pub, located at 498 Exchange Street in Geneva, Ontario County. Murphy's Law Irish Pub, located at 759 South Main Street in Canandaigua, Ontario County. Paddy's Pub and Grill, located at 66 Broadway Mall in Hornell, Steuben County. Maloney's Pub, located at 57 Pulteney Street in Hammondsport, Steuben County. O'Malley's Lakeside Tavern, located at 7938 County Road 153 in Interlaken, Seneca County. — Madison Scott is a journalist with the Democrat and Chronicle who edited our Weld Street Project and also did reporting for it. She has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: St. Patrick's Day in the Finger Lakes: Events and pubs
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
25th annual Tinley Park Irish Parade steps off Sunday afternoon
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — St. Patrick's Day festivities kick off in Chicagoland on Sunday afternoon in the south suburbs. St. Patrick's Day 2025: A complete Chicago guide to river dyeing, parades and celebrating all things Irish The 25th annual Tinley Park Irish Parade steps off at 1 p.m. The route begins at 179th Street and proceeds north down Oak Park Avenue to the Subway parking lot at 17219 Oak Park Ave. Andrew High School staff members Jeff Keane and John Tadla return to announce this year's parade. A sensory-friendly quiet zone will also be set up at the start of the parade route. For this year's parade, 90 floats, vehicles, marching bands and walking groups are all participating. Starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oak Park Ave. will be closed from 183rd to 179th streets. From 12:30 p.m. to about 4 p.m., Oak Park Ave. will be closed through 171st St. WGN Morning News to Host LIVE St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Friday, March 14! Also, no eastbound traffic will be allowed on 171st St. at Oak Park Ave. from 1:15 p.m. until the completion of the parade, and 172nd St. will be closed for the duration of the parade. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Additionally, the western end of the Oak Park Ave. train station parking lot will be closed through Monday morning. All other areas of the lot will remain open for both commuter and event parking. Visit for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
