From left, Mary Sugrue McAleer, Executive Vice President of The Irish American Partnership, Sean Moynihan Esq. of The Moynihan Group, and Mary Henderson, Irish vocalist par excellance.

2010 BOSTON ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

Boston Harbor Hotel—Wharf Room Wednesday, March 17, 2010

THE IRISH AMERICAN

PARTNERSHIP

Joe Leary, President of the Partnership, Partnership Director Bill Reilly, Colleen Reilly and friends.

The Irish American Partnership Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in Boston was held in the Wharf Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel overlooking picturesque Boston Harbor on a beautiful crisp spring morning with over 250 Irish Bostonians in attendance. Irish and American national Anthems led by the incomparable Mary Henderson, Green and White carnations for all, an elaborate premium breakfast with new and old friends and a fast-moving, entertaining program. Ireland’s Consul General Michael Lonergan and British Consul General Dr. Phillip Budden were recognized for their contributions to the Boston area. Minister of State from the Northern Ireland Office, The Honorable Paul Goggins MP and Ireland’s Minister for Labor affairs The Honorable Dara Calleary TD from County Mayo presented their remarks describing conditions in Ireland and its future prospects. Both Ministers complimented the Partnership’s work in Ireland. Executive Vice President of the Partnership, Mary Sugrue McAleer’s remarks were the highlight of the breakfast reviewing the Partnership’s grant programs in Ireland. The breakfast adjourned promptly at 9:30, as promised, with the singing of God Bless America presented by Mary Swanton and Dorchester’s Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Choir. Many thanks to all who attended our Boston St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast with special thanks to Mary Swanton, Mary Henderson and Tourism Ireland.

THE IRISH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP 33 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 · 617-723-2707 · fax 617-723-5478 · www.IrishAP.org

From left around the head table, Irish Consul General Michael Lonergan, Charles Lynch, Fred Stephens, British Minister Paul Goggins MP, Charles Donahue, Nancy Donahue, Josephine Shields and Irish Minister Dara Calleary TD.

Minister Goggins and State Senator Steven Tolman.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wednesday, March 17, 2010

At right, Al Minihan of Preti Minihan Strategies and friend.

British Minister Paul Goggins MP addressing the breakfast.

Kevin J. Leary of VPNE Parking Solutions, Joe Leary and Mary Kelleher.

Jack Bermingham, Pat Jennings and Jim O’Brien.

Irish Minister Dara Calleary TD at the podium.

Boston Harbor Hotel Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Dierdre Ni Fhalluin, Irish Deputy Consul General in Boston, presents winner Joe Harney with two round trip tickets to Ireland courtesy of Tourism Ireland, a co-sponsor of the breakfast.

On the right, Host Committee member Brian McMenimen, Esq. and guests.

Applause for the performance of the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Choir.

Kevin W. Leary’s table.

With Thanks A successful breakfast does not occur without a lot of hard work. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the following Breakfast Chairmen and Table Sponsors for their generous support.

Edward Forry, Publisher, Boston Irish Reporter Kevin W. Leary, Chairman & CEO, VPNE Parking Solutions

Brian J. McMenimen, Esq., Adler Pollock Sheehan PC Al Minihan, Preti Minihan Strategies Michael Murphy, Esq., Preti Flaherty

Sean P. Moynihan, Esq., The Moynihan Group Michael O’Connor, President, The Irish Cultural Centre

Brian T. O’Neill, Sr. , Esq., Law Offices of Brian T. O’Neill, PC William J. Reilly, Jr., Director, The Irish American Partnership

Senator Steven Tolman, Massachusetts State Senate

Many thanks for joining us March 17th. We look forward to another festive morning next year!