By Robert Wirsing
Luck has nothing to do with these exemplary Irish Americans’ success. Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage Month Celebration Wednesday, March 16 at the Rambling House to pay tribute to a select group of Irish Americans. This year’s illustrious honorees were Shane Cahill, Consulate General of Ireland in New York vice consul general; James Quent, Statewide Public Affairs partner and Keith Klain, Doran Jones co-CEO. PIX 11 news reporter, Mary Murphy served as mistress of ceremonies for the prestigious event recognizing Irish American contributions to our borough.
(l-r) The NY Ceili Band’s Fiona Staunton, John Redmond, Anya Disslvo and Erin Loughran provide a melodic soundtrack for the ceremony.
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Keith Klain happily accepts his Citation of Merit from Diaz during the ceremony.
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James Quent (l) is presented a Citation of Merit from the borough president.
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Shane Cahill (l) receives his proclamation from Borough President Diaz.
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(l-r) Honorees Shane Cahill and James Quent; Mary Murphy, mistress of ceremonies; Diaz; Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene; honoree Keith Klain and Councilman Andrew Cohen.
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