Hilary Thomas Beirne
| Hilary Thomas Beirne | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 6, 1961 Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Irish / American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | National University of Ireland |
| 💼 Occupation | Science educator |
| 🏢 Organization | St Patrick’s Day Parade Inc. |
| Known for | Contribution to the Irish-American Community in New York City |
| Board member of | NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade Foundation, 69th Infantry Regiment Historical Trust |
Hilary Thomas Beirne (born January 6, 1961) is chairman of New York City's Saint Patrick's Day Foundation, and the chief administrative officer of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade.[1]
He is a science educator in Westchester County, New York,[2] a member of the Irish Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement, Washington, D.C.,[3] and serves as a member of the executive committee and advisory board at Votingrights.ie.[4]
Beirne is well known and active in Irish-American affairs[5] and has been recognised multiple times for his contribution to the Irish-American Community.[6][7]
Engagement on behalf of Irish Diaspora[edit]
Beirne attended the Global Irish Civic Forum in 2023 and spoke about the increasing disengagement of 1st and 2nd generation Irish citizens abroad. He commented that these citizens would further lose their connection with Ireland without meaningful political representation at home. This could have major long term consequences for Ireland's relationship with countries such as the United States of America.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ McGoldrick, Debbie (17 December 2021). "New York City St. Patrick's Day 2022 to be biggest parade yet!". Irish Central.
- ↑ ""A day in the Life of" Hilary T. Beirne". Go Wild Magazine. 15 November 2021.
- ↑ McCaughley, Ciara (9 June 2021). "ROSCOMMON MAN TO SERVE ON PRESTIGIOUS IRISH AMERICAN COMMITTEE". Roscommon Herald.
- ↑ "Who we are". votingrights.ie. VotingRights.ie. 17 December 2015.
- ↑ Beirne, Hilary (20 June 2022). "Irish diaspora should be allowed a voice in the Oireachtas". Irish Times.
- ↑ "Board Honors Hilary Beirne, Dennis Power at Irish History and Heritage Celebration". Westchester County Board of Legislators. 9 March 2021.
- ↑ "New York Irish Community To Honour Boyle Man". RealBoyle. 8 September 2016.
- ↑ Bowers, Shauna (20 April 2023). "Connection with diaspora 'starting to waver', forum hears". Irish Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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