INAUGURAL AWARD CEREMONY HONORING IRISH AMERICANS FOR PANDEMIC ENDEAVORS INCLUDES BOYLE MAN

New York, NY April 23, 2021 Hilary Beirne formerly Boyle, Co Roscommon was among several Irish Americans to receive an inaugural “Arts & Culture medal” at a virtual ceremony, held Friday, April 23rd, 2021. Recipients of the medal were recognized by the Irish Echo Newspaper for their work in keeping Irish Arts & Culture alive in the United States particularly during the pandemic.

“Their determination and exuberance in these most testing of times pulled the community through. This Arts & Culture celebration allows all of Irish Americans to acknowledge their tireless efforts and to thank them for keeping spirits high”, said Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, Irish Echo Publisher and host of the event.