This will be a Tweetathon of pictures and reactions at this year’s Spirit of Ireland Gala, the one about the Groundbreaking. wink
Eventually, the Irish Arts Center will (we hope!) share many more pics on their Facebook page and, when they do, I’ll grab them and bring them to you here.
Until then, it would appear a great time was had by all! Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson were on hand to honor this year’s honorees and Gabriel was as inspiring as ever.
It is truly a joy to see the new Irish Arts Center building in New York City become a reality and I am sure everyone who could attend last night’s celebration was happy to be part of this momentous celebration–the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, creativity, perseverance, and persistence.
Gabriel was often both the face and the voice of this project to the rest of the world. His commitment to the Irish Arts Center seems to be infinite. Kudos to you, Mr. Byrne. It’s always good when the prize is won.
More to come soon, so stay tuned!
Tonight, Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson host our Spirit of Ireland Groundbreaking Gala, honoring Frank Bisignano, chairman & CEO of @FirstData, and #Grammy nominated @johnnymcdaid of @snowpatrol. @musicbyloah, Utsav Lal and @cmacconiomaire perform. We’ll be live-tweeting—join us. pic.twitter.com/iwSywRWkfM
— Irish Arts Center (@IrishArtsCenter) October 19, 2018
“When politics and ideology fail us, art brings us hope. It’s the artists who lead.” IAC honorary co-chair Gabriel Byrne, joined by fellow honory chair and #SpiritofIrelandGala co-host Liam Neeson #Groundbreaking pic.twitter.com/H1MFMaHC88
— Irish Arts Center (@IrishArtsCenter) October 20, 2018
“What gives us hope going into the future are the artists because they hold up a mirror to the truth.”
Feeling very honoured to have attended this gala last night as Irish artists Liam Neeson & Gabriel Byrne awarded @johnnymcdaid the Spirit of Ireland award. pic.twitter.com/bS3hw0z6jZ
— Sarah McBride 👩🎤 (@sararahmcb) October 20, 2018
The evening’s hosts Gabriel Byrne and Liam Neeson with Courteney, Johnny, @ajconnolly and @paulineturley #SpiritofIrelandGala #Groundbreaking pic.twitter.com/iKuSAvyjTN
— Irish Arts Center (@IrishArtsCenter) October 19, 2018
“When politics & ideology fail us, art never does” two amazing #Irishmen #liamneeson #gabrielbyrne @IrishArtsCenter pic.twitter.com/qmxKhOftzw
— Geraldine McGinty (@DrGMcGinty) October 20, 2018
“When politics and ideology fail us, The Arts never does.” – Gabriel Byrne at @IrishArtsCenter event pic.twitter.com/ruehgLSmXw
— Malachy Browne (@malachybrowne) October 20, 2018
Thanks to sponsors @BushmillsUSA, @Delta and @TourismIreland, and all our friends, artists and supporters #SpiritofIrelandGala #Groundbreaking pic.twitter.com/331q8h9Tlm
— Irish Arts Center (@IrishArtsCenter) October 20, 2018
Love this night the funny thing that I almost couldn’t sleep I’ve been waiting for this day because we don’t get to see Gabriel on the tv a lot or any interview so I need it to be wake to see all the updates on the event but in the end I fall sleep then when I waked up felt like I missed a lot then I saw the clock it’s been only one hour since I slept and I still wake..so I learn that Gabriel Byrne could make us overthinking and you can’t be able to sleep.
Well, now you are a true Byrneholic, Rawabi!
Missing sleep to see if Gabriel will make an appearance… yes, you are now a true fan! Yay! <3
I know, Stella …this is the most thing that I ever been sure about it.
“When politics and ideology fail us, art never does.”
Well said. Well done, Mr. Byrne ! Congratulations all! What a great night to celebrate this incredible achievement. I am so happy for Gabriel and all those who worked so hard to make this project happen.