Several of our members/staff/constituents were mentioned/quoted in the following article from Sunday’s Edition of the Journal News: Schumer visa plan: A new path for Irish immigrants: Senate bill, Schumer visa plan would give many a better chance at living and working in the U.S.
One of the most famous songs in the world, ‘Danny Boy’, is 100 years old
this year and to celebrate the occasion, Tyrone Productions is producing an
hour-long television documentary for broadcast on BBC and RTÉ this autumn.
The film is being directed by James Maycock (Bobby Womack: Across 110th
Street; Gershwin’s Summertime: The Song That Conquered the World).
The film will be an intriguing investigation into the musical & cultural
phenomenon that ’Danny Boy’ has become since its birth in 1913, and why
it means so much to people – then and now. The film will reveal why
‘Danny Boy’ has had such an immense impact in Ireland, the UK and USA &
around the world – not just in music, but also sport, religion & politics
– throughout the 20th century and into the 21st.
Do you have a special connection to ‘Danny Boy’? What makes it so
powerful? Do you have a funny, quirky or poignant story about this iconic
song? Perhaps it reminds you of a particular person … an occasion … or a
time in your life?
We want this to be a special film and would very much like Irish
people living abroad and second-generation Irish people to take part in this
film as interviewees, giving them a platform to share their personal,
interesting stories about the song.
We will be filming in the UK, Ireland and the USA over this summer and it
would be a wonderful experience to partake in. We will ensure the filming is
an enjoyable experience and the stories told would be a great asset to this
film. This film will have a worldwide appeal, just like the song itself.
If you have a “Danny Boy moment” which you’d like to share with the
nation, then we’d love to hear from you. Please email your story, plus
your name and address and a contact phone number to
dannyboy@tyroneproductions.com
An enormous thank you to all those who attended The Celtic Cruise on Wednesday, June 5. We enjoyed brilliant weather as we dined, danced and enjoyed the stellar entertainment aboard the Spirit of New York. Once again, Division 7 NY County AOH did a tremendous job organizing the annual event, helmed by President John Tully.
A note of gratitude to Dep. Consul General Peter Ryan for his words of support for AOH Division 7 and the Emerald Isle. Appreciation to our Emerald Isle board, staff and our dedicated volunteers. Go raibh maith agaibh to the numerous great Irish organizations who pulled together and shared with us a most enjoyable and memorable evening.
