Hilary Beirne

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.[4][5]

Hilary Thomas Beirne
Born (1961-01-06) January 6, 1961
Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland[1]
NationalityIrish / American
Alma materUniversity College Dublin[2]
OccupationHigh school science teacher[3]
OrganizationSt Patrick’s Day Parade Inc.
Known forContribution to the Irish-American Community in New York City
Board member ofNYC St Patrick’s Day Parade Foundation, 69th Infantry Regiment Historical Trust

He is a science teacher at Eastchester High School, New York,[3] a member of the Irish Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement, Washington, D.C.,[2] and serves as an executive board member of Votingrights.ie.[6][7]

Beirne has commented on Irish-American affairs,[6] and has been recognised by a number of organisations for his contribution to the Irish-American community.[3][8][1]

In 2023, Beirne attended the Global Irish Civic Forum and spoke about the increasing disengagement of younger Irish citizens abroad. He said that these citizens would further lose their connection with Ireland without "some sort of real engagement" or "some kind of representation" in Ireland. In his opinion, this could have consequences for Ireland's relationship with the United States and "access to the White House".[9]

References
  1. "New York honour for Boyle native". Sligo Champion. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  2. McCaughley, Ciara (9 June 2021). "Roscommon Man To Serve On Prestigious Irish American Committee". Roscommon Herald.
  3. "Board Honors Hilary Beirne, Dennis Power at Irish History and Heritage Celebration". Westchester County Board of Legislators. 9 March 2021.
  4. McGoldrick, Debbie (17 December 2021). "New York City St. Patrick's Day 2022 to be biggest parade yet!". Irish Central.
  5. ""A day in the Life of" Hilary T. Beirne". Go Wild Magazine. 15 November 2021.
  6. Beirne, Hilary (20 June 2022). "Opinion: Irish diaspora should be allowed a voice in the Oireachtas". Irish Times.
  7. "Who we are". votingrights.ie. VotingRights.ie. 17 December 2015.
  8. O'Dowd, Sean (8 September 2016). "New York Irish Community To Honour Boyle Man". RealBoyle.com.
  9. Bowers, Shauna (20 April 2023). "Connection with diaspora 'starting to waver', forum hears". Irish Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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