Thursday, March 17, 2016

Bronx BP Ruben O'Diaz Jr. Hosts Irish Heritage Celebration



On Wednesday the day before St. Patrick's Day Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. held his Annual Irish Heritage Celebration in the heart of Woodlawn at the Rambling House. Mary Murphy of WPIX television was the Mistress of ceremonies As you will see in the photos below it was a great time that was had by all. The Honorees were Keith Klain Ceo of Doran Jones, and James P. Quent of Partner Statewide Public Affairs Inc. There was also a Proclamation Presented to the Honorable Shane Cahill the Vice-Consul General of Ireland in New York.


Above - The New York State Courts Pipes & Drums played as the procession led by Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. entered the room.
Below - Mistress of Ceremonies Mary Murphy (of WPIX TV) enters, followed by 80th A.D. State Committeeman Joe McManus (background left).




Above - Mistress of Ceremony Mary Murphy speaks to the audience.
Below - Amara Valerio Yonkers Junior Idol of 2014 sings the United States National Anthem.




Above - Michael Fogarty sang the Ireland National Anthem.
Below - BP Diaz Jr. congratulates Mr. Fogarty on his excellent performance.




On hand was former Councilwoman June Eisland who also congrated Mr. Fogarty after his singing of the Ireland National Anthem. 







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