tag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:/blogs/keenanstrong-team-updates?p=4#KeenanStrong Team Updates2017-02-03T22:06:47-05:00#KeenanStrongfalsetag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29423052014-05-12T20:58:30-04:002023-12-10T11:56:23-05:00Congratulations to the #KeenanStrong Raffle Winners<br><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-collapse: collapse; border: none;"><tbody>
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<td style="margin: 0px; width: 239.4pt; border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <p>1<sup>st</sup> Place</p> </td> <td style="margin: 0px; width: 239.4pt; border-style: solid solid solid none; border-top-color: windowtext; border-right-color: windowtext; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-top-width: 1pt; border-right-width: 1pt; border-bottom-width: 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <p>Carlow East Bars - $7,000 prize</p> </td> </tr>
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</tbody></table><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </p>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29423062014-05-12T20:56:09-04:002023-12-10T14:30:18-05:00Congratulations to the #KeenanStrong Auction Winners<br><br><strong><span class="font_large">The Live Auction Winners are:</span></strong><br> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>Irish Cottage in the town of Ennistymon for 2 weeks!</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;">Martina Daly</td> <td style="width:171px;">Margo Tobin</td> <td style="width:171px;">$2,000</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>7 Night Stay on Cape Cod, MA</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;">Anonymous</td> <td style="width:171px;">Michelle Worob</td> <td style="width:171px;">2.100</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>7 Night Stay in the Hamptons</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;">Danielle D’Angeles</td> <td style="width:171px;">Dermot O’Brien</td> <td style="width:171px;">1,300</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>7 Night Stay in South Carolina</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;">Mike & Kay Slattery</td> <td style="width:171px;">Gerry Conroy</td> <td style="width:171px;">2,500</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;height:38px;"><strong>McLean Avenue Band Private Concert</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;height:38px;">McLean Avenue</td> <td style="width:171px;height:38px;">Dermot O’Brien</td> <td style="width:171px;height:38px;">2,500</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>2 Hour Open Bar for 10 at Emmett’s Castle</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;">Emmett’s Castle</td> <td style="width:171px;">Brendan Cunney</td> <td style="width:171px;">$1,000</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>Scallywags</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;"> </td> <td style="width:171px;">Ailish Cunney</td> <td style="width:171px;">$800</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>The Castle Inn – New City</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;"> </td> <td style="width:171px;">Chris McCarthy</td> <td style="width:171px;">$600</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>County Clare Hurling Autographed Jersey</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;"> </td> <td style="width:171px;"> </td> <td style="width:171px;">$700</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:197px;"><strong>County Dublin Football Autographed Jersey</strong></td> <td style="width:171px;"> </td> <td style="width:171px;">Dermot O’Brien</td> <td style="width:171px;">$500</td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #1</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;">
<strong>Two Giants Tickets - </strong><strong>Monday, November 3, 2014, 2 x Giants Field Level Tickets, Home Game – NY Giants vs. Indianapolis Colts @ 8:30 pm <br> Face value is $120 each</strong>
</td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Michael Gillan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Meaghan Mullins</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$500</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #2</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>NY Knicks Tyson Chandler Basketball and Photo </strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Patrick Coyne</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Orla Kirby</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$250</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #3</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>White House Package – Presidential Helicopter Squadron Cufflinks, Presidential Seal Cufflinks, Playing Cards, US Secret Service Lapel Pin, and more!</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Bob Cummins</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;"><strong>Peggy & Hubert Connolly</strong></td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$501</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #4</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Irish Painting by Anne Greehy</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Kathleen & Pat Murphy</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Mary Dolan </strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$200</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #5</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Four Giants Tickets – Sunday, November 23, 2014, 4 x NY Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys, Seating Section 225B, Row 12, Seats 5-8</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>James J. Houlihan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Meaghan Mullins</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$750</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #6</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Sports Memorabilia – Baseballs – Bobby Doerr (Boston Red Sox), Jim Bunning (Philadelphia Phillies), Dwight Gooden (NY Mets) Cleon Jones (NY Mets), Jesse Orosco (NY Mets), David Robertson (NY Yankees)</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>James J. Houlihan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Paul Valentine</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$250</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #7</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Sports Memorabilia – Baseballs – Lou Brock (St. Louis Cardinals), Don Sutton (LA Dodgers), Orlando Cepeda (SF Giants), Bruce Sutter (Atlanta Braves), Juan Marichal (SF Giants)</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"> </td> <td style="width:221px;"><strong>No Bid</strong></td> <td style="width:108px;"> </td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #8</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Broadway Show – Two Tickets – St. James Theatre in NYC, Tickets valid for performances Tuesdays - Thursdays</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Maureen Regan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Anne Flynn</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$175</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #9</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Broadway Show – Two Tickets - St. James Theatre in NYC, Tickets valid for performances Tuesdays - Thursdays</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Maureen Regan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Kim Scheffield</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$175</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #10</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Broadway Show – Two Tickets - St. James Theatre in NYC, Tickets valid for performances Tuesdays - Thursdays</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Maureen Regan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Cathy Gavin</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$150</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #11</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Rangers Hockey Stick - Autographed</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Patrick Coyne</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;"><strong>Diane Darby</strong></td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$150</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #12</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>RCA 39” LED HDTV</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Marcellan & Jimmy Fogarty</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Anne Marie McGrory</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$300</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #13</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Yankee Yes Tickets – Tuesday, July 1, 2014 @7:05pm, 4 x tickets, Tampa Bay Rays vs. NY Yankees</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>John Flaherty</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Pat Dineen</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$650</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item# 14</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>1 Week Accommodation at the Milagro del Mar Beach & Golf Resort, Nicaragua</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Mike Garvey</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;"><strong>Pat Dineen</strong></td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$1,100</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item # 15</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>1 Week Accommodation in Guacalito, Nicaragua</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Mike Garvey</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>J. Mallon</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$750</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item # 16</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong> Montauk Getaway Weekend </strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Kathleen Fee</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;"><strong>Dermot O’Brien</strong></td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$850</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item # 17</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong> 7 Night Stay in Steamboat Springs, Colorado</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Mike Garvey</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Bill Robbins</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$900</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item # 18</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong> Glenview B&B, Ballinamore, County Leitrim & Dooly Car Rental (7 days)</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Kalie Gill Family Benefit Committee</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Tom McKiernan</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$1,550</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item # 19</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong> Chicago/REO Speedwagon Tickets – 5 x tickets, Sunday, August 17, 2014, Nikon Jones Beach</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Deirdre Ryan</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Linda Blanco</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$125</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item # 20</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>Four Yankees Tickets</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Kevin O’Neill</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Meaghan Mullins</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$250</strong></td> </tr>
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<td style="width:95px;"><strong>Item #21</strong></td> <td style="width:289px;"><strong>East Hampton Holiday House</strong></td> <td style="width:210px;"><strong>Betty McLoughlin</strong></td> <td style="width:221px;">
<strong>Emmert Family</strong><br> </td> <td style="width:108px;"><strong>$1,900</strong></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><br><br><br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29238552014-05-06T19:25:35-04:002022-08-12T10:33:32-04:00Thank You From the Keenan & Martin Families<span class="font_large">On behalf of Billy, Noreen, Patrick & Kieran, as well as the entire Keenan and Martin families, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of you for your unbelievable outpouring of support and love.<br><br>Thousands of you came out Mineola, Yonkers and Rockland this weekend for #KeenanStrong. Thousands more bought raffle tickets or made donations. From meeting so many of you over the last week and hearing your stories, everyone spoke of a personal tie to Billy and our families. You told us how you were touched by him at some point, or were compelled by compassion for his challenge. What a tribute you all made to a great man. You all have made a profound positive impact on the lives of Billy and his family. Our families are forever grateful.<br><br>And your outpouring continues with donations and CD sales pouring in even as we write this. Don't stop... every dollar still counts, and the CD is delightful. We hope you enjoy hearing Billy sing on it as much as we are.<br><br>So many companies, organizations, bands & musicians came forward to support and sponsor #KeenanStrong with cash, donations, materials, promotion, services, talent and time. Hundreds of you volunteered countless hours of your personal time to make these events run perfectly. We are hearing story after story of your graciousness, professionalism, kindness, smiles and love. You are all a perfect reflection of Billy Keenan.<br><br>And we cannot thank the #KeenanStrong committee members enough for making this all happen. You put together a world-class large-scale event and charity program in record time. You never said no. You fought through adversity time and time again. We started meeting in the fall with tears, worry and shock after Billy's accident. But our journey together culminated in more tears Sunday afternoon; this time tears of joy for Billy as he spoke of the next part of his life and contributing again. The dream of #KeenanStrong and this weekend came true because of your love and hard work. None of this would have been possible without you. <br><br>Billy is on a hard road back and improving every day. Know that that your incredible support and love will lift him up for years to come. But most of all remember what he said to us all on Sunday, “Please, please keep the prayers coming, they are being answered.” You are why they are being answered. </span><br><br><span class="font_large">God bless you all. Thank you!<br><br><strong><span class="font_xl">The Keenan & Martin Families</span></strong></span>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29202682014-05-05T08:46:24-04:002022-03-24T04:06:17-04:00An Outstanding #KeenanStrong Weekend... Thanks for All Your Support<span class="font_large">Thousands of #KeenanStrong supports packed a sun soaked, breezy, briefly raindrop-teased afternoon at German Masonic Park in Tappan, NY yesterday. What a perfect day in every respect. <br><br>Billy Keenan arrived early for Mass and stayed right through Girsa's set at sundown. You could hear only the afternoon breeze as the packed park fell silent when Billy spoke. He thanked his supporters in an inspiring talk after County Executive Ed Day declared yesterday Billy Keenan Day. Then after a brief shower, Eileen Ivers, Andy Cooney and Celtic Cross led dozens of musicians on the stage to a live performance of <em>Nothing More</em>, the #KeenanStrong anthem. <br><br>#KeenanStrong and the Keenan family would like to thank all of you that supported us so faithfully this weekend... and over the last few months. Our sponsors made everything possible. The musicians played their hearts out in the studio and on the #KeenanStrong stages. All the green-shirt wearing #KeenanStrong volunteers tirelessly prepared and worked three perfect events which were fabulously attended and successful.<br><br>And most of all... <em>thanks to all of you</em>. <em>You</em> were #KeenanStrong at every turn. <em>You</em> attended the concerts, <em>you</em> bought raffle tickets and participated generously at auctions. <em>You</em> made big and small donations... <em>you</em> still are donating even this morning. <em>You</em> bought Billy's new CD <em>Believe</em>. <em>You</em> prayed and encouraged every step of the way. <br><br><span class="font_xl"><strong><em>You</em> are #KeenanStrong!</strong></span></span>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29158392014-05-02T17:10:10-04:002022-06-01T21:03:55-04:00#KeenanStrong Concert Series Band Schedules... Mineola, Yonkers & Rockland <strong>#KeenanStrong - Mineola @ the Mineola Irish Center - Saturday May 3rd</strong><br> <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"><tbody>
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<td>7:00 PM</td> <td>Dennis Gallery & Celtic Justice</td> </tr>
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<td>8:30 PM</td> <td>The Cunningham Brothers</td> </tr>
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<td>10 PM</td> <td>The Canny Brothers</td> </tr>
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<td>11:30 PM</td> <td>Primetime Showband</td> </tr>
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<td>7:30 PM </td> <td>Killeshandra Room Doors Open</td> </tr>
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<td>9:30 PM</td> <td>Celtic Cross</td> </tr>
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<td>11:00 PM</td> <td>The Narrowbacks</td> </tr>
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<td>12:30 PM</td> <td>Broken Banjo Strings </td> </tr>
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<td>10:30 AM</td> <td>Parking Lots & Doors Open</td> </tr>
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<td>Noon</td> <td>Mass </td> </tr>
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<td>2:15 PM</td> <td>Verlin School of Irish Dance</td> </tr>
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<td>3:30 PM</td> <td>NYPD Pipes & Drums</td> </tr>
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<td>4:00 PM</td> <td>Eileen Ivers & Joanie Madden </td> </tr>
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<td>5:00 PM</td> <td>Bergen Pipes</td> </tr>
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<td>5:30 PM</td> <td>Andy Cooney</td> </tr>
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<td>6:30 PM</td> <td>Raffles & Live Auction</td> </tr>
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<td>7:00 PM</td> <td>Girsa</td> </tr>
</tbody></table><br><br><strong>Note: All times subject to change. </strong><br><br><br><br><br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29158922014-05-02T15:13:03-04:002022-03-17T12:57:49-04:00Bidding Details About Incredible #KeenanStrong Live Auction Prizes<span class="font_large">We are so lucky to have incredible Live Auction prizes for Sunday's #KeenanStrong - Rocland Event. <br><br>So you all can get as excited about these as we are... and bid intelligently, click below on link to the details about these valuable offerings. </span><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><span class="font_small">>></span><strong> <a contents="A 3 Hour Performance from Padraig Allen &amp; McLean Avenue" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/avapx1n93zr89hb/McLean%20Aveue%20Details.pdf" target="_blank">A 3 Hour Private Performance from Padraig Allen & McLean Avenue</a></strong><br><br><span class="font_small">>></span><strong> <a contents="A Two Week Stay in an Irish Cottage in County Clair" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/68896igppo65x95/Ireland%20House%20Details.pdf" target="_blank">A Two Week Stay in an Irish Cottage in County Clair</a></strong><br><br><span class="font_small">>></span><strong> <a contents="A Week Stay in a Luxury Beach Home in Southampton, NY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/dlgh2pm2cqcj5un/Hamptons%20Details.pdf" target="_blank">A Week Stay in a Luxury Beach Home in Southampton, NY</a></strong><br><br><span class="font_small">>></span><strong> <a contents="A Week Stay in a Luxury Beach Home in Cape Code, MA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/sfiwl9e96tlpspq/Cape%20Cod%20Details.pdf" target="_blank">A Week Stay in a Luxury Beach Home in Cape Code, MA</a></strong><br><br><span class="font_small">>></span><strong> <a contents="A Wee Stay in a Water View Beach Home in&nbsp;Beach Club Villas in South Carolina" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/g10ptoyfsdju1kh/South%20Carolina%20Details.pdf" target="_blank">A Wee Stay in a Water View Beach Home in Beach Club Villas in South Carolina</a></strong></span><br><br><br><span class="font_large">Each of these prizes are worth thousands of dollars each... all donated to #KeenanStrong for Billy and his family. Take these opportunities seriously and bid with the fact you are making a big difference for the Keenan's in mind. And also having some great fun for your family or organization. <br><br>Thanks in advance for being active bidders on Sunday. <br><br>#KeenanStrong </span>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/29127812014-05-01T12:59:15-04:002022-03-24T04:06:35-04:00Ground Rules for Sunday's #KeenanStrong - Rockland Event at the German Masonic Park<span class="font_large">We are so excited about this weekend's events... and in particular the super Sunday, May 4th #KeenanStrong-Rockland concert at the German Masonic Park in Tappan, NY. Many of you are writing and calling about details... here are the ground rules: </span>
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<li><span class="font_large"><strong>No tickets are being sold in advance</strong>. There is a request for a minimum $20 donation at the door.</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">We can only accept only <strong>cash and checks</strong>. ATMs will be available at the German Masonic Park. </span></li> <li><span class="font_large">Event will happen <strong>rain or shine</strong>. A large tent and buildings on the grounds will be used for the event.</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">Grounds and <strong>parking open at 10:30 AM</strong>. Mass starts promptly at noon followed by the music schedule at 1PM. </span></li> <li><span class="font_large">We expect a very large crowd. It is recommended that you <strong>arrive early</strong> for optimal parking. Parking will be limited.</span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><strong>Coolers and carried in refreshments are prohibited.</strong> There will be a variety of beer, drinks and food available from multiple vendors.</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">Lawn chairs are permitted. Pets are not.</span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><strong>Live Auction will be held at 6:30 PM</strong>. All Silent Auctions and Raffles will be closed at that time.</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">The brand new CD <strong>Believe by Billy Keenan & Friends</strong> will be available for a minimum $20 donation.</span></li>
</ul><br><span class="font_large">Thanks in advance for your cooperation with our volunteers and local police for what we expect to be an epic fun day for Billy Keenan and his family. We look forward to seeing you all in Rockland... or our other events in Mineola or Yonkers on Saturday night. </span>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28990262014-04-25T13:51:21-04:002022-08-12T08:54:04-04:00100s of Valuable Prizes For #KeenanStrong Supporters to Win... There are literally <strong>hundreds of prizes</strong> ready for #KeenanStrong event attendees to win across our three locations... Mineola, Yonkers & Rockland on May 3-4. <br><br>No matter what your taste is... there are many ways for you to win. Sports, Electronics, Travel, Fine Dining, Beauty... we cannot thank all the area businesses for contributing... and now it is time for you all to win!<br><br>In addition to the Live Auction prizes already posted on <a contents="www.keenanstrong.org" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home">www.keenanstrong.org</a>, here are just a taste of what is available via silent auction or chinese auction/tricky tray...<br><br> <br><br><strong>At #KeenanStrong - Yonkers on May 3...</strong><br>60” TV!! Golf Package for 4 people, Giants and Mets Tickets, Baskets of Cheer, Gift Certificates for Hotels, Spas, Dinning and much more... <br> <br><br><strong>At #KeenanStrong - Mineola on May 3...</strong><br>Galway Crystal, Baskets of Cheer, Gift Certificates for Dozens of Restaurants, Spas and Much More, Signed Claire Irish Football Team Jersey, Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier Signed Jerseys, Field level Yankee and Mets tickets, Luxury NYC Hotel Stay plus dining & romantic carriage rides plus much more…<br> <br><br><strong>At #KeenanStrong - Rockland on May 4...</strong><br>Over 100 gift baskets... 4 Free Jet Blue Air Ticket Vouchers, 7 Night Leitrim Bed &Breakfast with Dan Dooley Car Rental, Giant Tickets,Yankee Tickets, Bicycles, Mad Science Birthday Party Magic Show, Gift Certificates for Spa & Beauty treatments, Fine Dinning, and Comedy Shows. Incredible Sport Memorabilia, Presidential Cufflinks, Private Helicopter Ride and much much more... <br><br><br><br><strong>Good luck to all you who are generous and adventurous with us at the #KeenanStrong events. </strong> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28968632014-04-24T19:55:34-04:002023-12-10T11:55:31-05:007 Amazing Live Auction Prizes... A McLean Avenue Band Concert, Vacation Homes & more<span class="font_large">We are fortunate to have seven amazing Live Auction Prizes for our #KeenanStrong - Rockland event on Sunday May 4th at 6PM. <br><br>Get your competitive/generous energy going and win one or two of these. <br><br><a contents="Send us a note " data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:help@billykeenan.org" target="_blank">Send us a note </a>if you want more information or have questions... we will publish more information about these prizes in the days ahead... ready??<br><br>Take a good luck and get ready to bid big for Billy... and some fun...</span><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong><span class="font_regular">1. Your own concert from the fabulous national touring & recording act…<br><a contents="Padraig Allen &amp; McLean Avenue Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mcleanavenueband.com/" target="_blank">Padraig Allen & McLean Avenue Band</a></span></strong></span><br>• Between now and April 3, 2015<br>• 3 hour show<br>• Your home, your party, your organization’s function... if you are in the market for a great Irish band,<em><strong> this is a great opportunity</strong></em>.<br>• Must be within a short drive from the NYC area & subject to band availability and transportation costs<br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>2. A 14 night stay in Irish Cottage in Ennistymon, Ireland</strong></span><br>• On the doorstep of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren in County Clare<br>• Includes transport to and from the airport<br>• July 7 through the fall, subject to availability <br>• Airfare not included<br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>3. A 7 night stay in a vacation home in Brewster MA Cape Cod </strong></span><br>• 4 bedrooms comfortably sleeps 10<br>• Minutes from shopping, activities and world-class beaches in Orleans, Chatham and Brewster<br>• Subject to availability<br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>4. A 7 night stay at a beautiful South Hampton Vacation Home </strong></span><br>• 3 bedrooms sleeps 6<br>• Heated pool<br>• Minutes from South Hampton Beach <br>• Availabilities May, June, September and October ‘14<br>• Subject to availability<br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>5. A New York Jets Signed Football Team Jersey <br><br><br>6. A County Clare Football Signed Team Jersey<br><br><br>7. A County Dublin Football Signed Team Jersey</strong></span>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28965242014-04-24T16:58:28-04:002022-05-09T08:27:37-04:00#KeenanStrong Thanks Our Major Sponsors#KeenanStrong would not be possible without the gracious and generous financial and services support from our wonderful major sponsor list. <br><br>We ask all of you friends of Billy's to thank these businesses and organizers at every chance for their help, and please do patronize them where you can!<br><br>And do email us directly at help@keenanstrong.org if you would like our proud sponsor list... we need you!!<br><br><br><br> <table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 950px;"><tbody>
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<strong><span class="font_large">Cable Beverage </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Bardonia NY</span><br> </td> <td>
<strong><span class="font_large">Our Town Newspaper </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Rockland County</span><br> </td> </tr>
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<strong><span class="font_large">Bailey's Smokehouse </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Blauvelt, NY</span><br> </td> <td>
<strong><span class="font_large">Gate Hill Audio </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Stony Point, NY</span><br> </td> </tr>
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<strong><span class="font_large">Manhattan Beer Distributor </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Suffern NY</span><br> </td> <td>
<strong><span class="font_large">Hudson Valley Pepsi Cola </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Newburgh, NY</span><br> </td> </tr>
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<strong><span class="font_large">Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, LLC </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">White Plains NY</span><br> </td> </tr>
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<strong><span class="font_large">WFUV - Fordham University</span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Bronx NY</span><br> </td> <td>
<strong><span class="font_large">Irish Radio Network </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">New York NY</span><br> </td> </tr>
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<strong><span class="font_large">Bandzoogle.com </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular">Boston, MA</span><br> </td> <td>
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</tbody></table>#KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28878672014-04-21T19:58:17-04:002022-04-04T21:48:58-04:00Have you gotten your #KeenanStrong Raffles? Three raffles & 10 big prizes await you!There are 10 big raffle prizes coming for lucky #KeenanStrong supports... have you bought your raffles yet? <br><br>On Sunday May 4th at 6PM during the #KeenanStrong - Rockland concert... we will hold the raffle drawings. You don't need to be present to win... although we hope you are. Winners will be contacted by phone and posted here on <a contents="www.keenanstrong.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.keenanstrong.org" target="_blank">www.keenanstrong.org</a>. <br><br>Here are the raffles and prizes... <br><br><strong>For $100 Donation Raffle... Three All cash prizes!</strong><br>1st Prize - $7,000<br>2nd Prize - $2,000<br>3rd Prize - $1,000<br><br><strong>For $20 Donation Raffle </strong><br>Two 1st Prizes! <br>Gertrude Byrne’s Feb 2015 All Star Irish Caribbean Cruise for 2 <br>Andy Cooney’s Jan 2015 Cruise of Irish Stars for 2 <br>2nd Prize – Toshiba 50” Smart TV<br>3rd Prize – Weekend for 2 at the Cape Code Irish Village, Yarmouth MA<br><br><strong>For the $5 Donation Raffle </strong><br>1st Prize – LG 42” LED TV<br>2nd Prize – Nintendo Wii U Deluxe & Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack<br>3rd Prize – Beats Earbuds Head Phones by Dr. Dre<br><br><br>If you want to buy raffles... they will of course be on sale at all three #KeenanStrong concerts. They are also available at these three locations: <br><br>Rockland - <strong>The Blauvelt Irish Center</strong> - 284 Convent Rd, Blauvelt, NY 10913 - Phone: (845) 365-2495 <br>Long Island - <strong>The Mineola Irish Center</strong> - 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 - Phone: (516) 746-9392<br>Yonkers - <strong>McKeon's Bar & Restaurant </strong>- 996 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 – Phone: (914) 530-2386<br><strong>NOTE THAT TICKETS FOR THE #KEENANSTRONG EVENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE... THESE LOCATIONS ARE FOR RAFFLES ONLY. </strong><br><br>Or send us a note at <a contents="help@keenanstrong.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:help@keenanstrong.org" target="_blank">help@keenanstrong.org</a> and we will make sure to direct you to where you can buy raffles. <br><br>Thanks for your support and best of luck to all you raffle ticket buyers... <br><br>#KeenanStrong<br><br><br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28734082014-04-20T10:36:23-04:002022-05-20T07:19:55-04:00Believe... the new Billy Keenan CD to be released May 3. Listen to a preview now!The brand new Billy Keenan CD is called Believe, and will be released May 3rd, the day of the first two #KeenanStrong shows in Mineola and Yonkers. <br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/122739/07bb23cb791bd1a0f3b7351e407818e5e3ea11c6/medium/billyfinalfront.jpg?1398004105" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="" /><p class="caption">Click to preview a few tracks...</p></div><br>You can buy it at all the #KeenanStrong shows. If you cannot make one of the shows, we will be announcing online purchase options shortly. <br><br>Billy is joined on this CD by thirty-one musicians and singers from the biggest name Irish acts in NYC and the world. The players and singers contributing to this is unprecedented… <br> <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 750px;"><tbody><tr>
<td>Padraig Allen/McLean Avenue<br> Deirdre Brennan/Girsa<br> Jeannie Callahan/Primetime<br> Tom Comerford/Whole Shebang<br> Andy Cooney<br> Buddy Connolly<br> Patrick Dineen/Celtic Cross<br> Walter Ensor/Celtic Cross<br> Kathleen Fee/Celtic Cross<br> Pamela Geraghty/Girsa<br> Eileen Ivers<br> Seamus Keane/The Narrowbacks<br> Jimmy Kelly/Andy Cooney Band<br> Tony Marino/Primetime<br> Brian McArtin/Broken Banjo Strings<br> Dennis McCarthy/Jameson’s Revenge & Shillelagh Law</td> <td>Frankie McCormick/Celtic Cross<br> Andy McEvoy/NYPD Pipes & Drums<br> Peter McKiernan<br> Brian Meagher/NYPD Pipes & Drums<br> Brian Bugsy Moran/Andy Cooney Band<br> Margie Mulvihill<br> John Nolan<br> Kevin O’Neill<br> John Reynolds<br> George Rigney<br> Sean Ruane<br> Derek Sherry/Primetime<br> Erik van der Leeuw/NYPD Pipes & Drums<br> John Vesey/Celtic Cross<br> Kenny Vesey/Celtic Cross<br> </td> </tr></tbody></table><br>The CD features 9 tracks that Billy started before his accident and two additional tracks added by his friends. One of the tracks is called Nothing More, a big hit for The Alternate Routes who had it featured at the Sochi Olympics and the TV show NCIS. Fifteen singers contribute to this cover anthem for #KeenanStrong, which we are aiming to make the “We Are The World” song for the Irish NYC scene. We hope you agree!<br><br>The tracks are:<ul>
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<a contents="Nothing More (click to preview)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/keenanstrong/nothing-more" target="_blank">Nothing More (click to preview)</a> </li> <li>Crack Is Ninety </li> <li>Roads Melody – Roads of Kildare/Wild Colonial Boy/Whiskey In the Jar </li> <li>Pretty Little Girl From Omaha/Blue Hills of Breffni </li> <li>Nancy Spain </li> <li>Lovely Lietrum</li> <li><a contents="Hometown on the Foyle (click to preview)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/keenanstrong/hometown-on-the-foyle" target="_blank">Hometown on the Foyle (click to preview) </a></li> <li>
<a contents="Homes of Donegal " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/keenanstrong/homes-of-donegal" target="_blank">Homes of Donegal (click to preview) </a> </li> <li>Banks of the Roses </li> <li>The Billy Tunes Jam – The Controversial/Boogie Reel/High Reel </li> <li>Boys of Barr na Sráide </li>
</ul>Listen for tracks to be debuted on NYC Irish radio shows in the coming days. <br><br>Thanks to generous sponsorships from Gate Hill Audio, Sterling Sound, Disc Makers, Bandzoogle and #KeenanStrong, <em><strong>every penny of the proceeds goes directly to the Keenan's.</strong></em> <br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28706482014-04-14T19:20:47-04:002023-12-10T12:34:42-05:00#KeenanStrong Raffle Purchase Locations - Mineola, Rockland & YonkersHave you bought your #KeenanStrong raffles yet? <br><br>There are literally <em>hundreds</em> of prizes including all matters of big electronics, exotic vacation trips, sports memorabilia, valuable services, gift certificates and baskets. The raffle prices vary... there are options for however lucky and generous you might feel...<br><br>There are dozens of #KeenanStrong friends out there selling... so ask around. Or pop into one of these three locations and ask to buy the #KeenanStrong Billy Keenan raffles... <br><br><br>Rockland - <strong>The Blauvelt Irish Center</strong> - 284 Convent Rd, Blauvelt, NY 10913 - Phone: (845) 365-2495<br> <br>Long Island - <strong>The Mineola Irish Center </strong>- 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY 11501 - Phone: <a href="tel:%28516%29%20746-9392" target="_blank" value="+15167469392">(516) 746-9392</a><br> <br>Yonkers - <strong>McKeon's Bar & Restaurant </strong>- 996 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 – Phone: <a href="tel:%28914%29%20530-2386" target="_blank" value="+19145302386">(914) 530-2386</a><br><br><strong>NOTE THAT THESE ARE NOT LOCATIONS FOR ADVANCE #KEENANSTRONG CONCERT TICKETS... THESE ARE FOR BUYING RAFFLES ONLY. </strong><br><br>Thanks for your generosity... and good luck!<br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28518332014-04-13T19:28:43-04:002022-03-24T04:07:52-04:00Billy Keenan's unfinished CD to be completed in time for #KeenanStrong ConcertsBilly Keenan has been working on a new CD project over the last few years featuring some of his favorite Irish standards. The project was on a hiatus at the time of Billy's accident. Now, a number of Billy's friends in the New York Irish music scene have come together to complete the CD in time for the #KeenanStrong Concerts in early May. <br><br>The project's engineer Gary Solomon from Gate Hill Audio in Stony Point and Patrick Dineen from Celtic Cross got the idea to listen to Billy's incomplete recordings to see what might be done. What they found were nine heartfelt tracks of Irish showband standards that needed some work, but were the core of a great CD. <br><br>"I know from our own projects that the passionate pursuit of perfection can take a long time... and Billy was passionate about making a great record with these songs. We had talked to him a bunch on getting going to finish it" said Dineen, who directly reached out to the Keenan's for their blessing on pursuing the project. "All it needed was a little polish, a few guitars, some whistles and fiddles, and a bit of harmony. Billy was pretty close. His vocal tracks are great."<br><br>The list of bands and musicians lining up to help the project is impressive. Jimmy Kelly, Buddy Connolly, John Reynolds, Margie Mulvihill, John Nolan and George Rigney have joined John & Kenny Vesey, Walter Ensor, Frankie McCormick, Kathleen Fee and Patrick Dineen from Celtic Cross in recording sessions over the last few weeks. Jeannie Callahan, Derek Sherry, and Tony Marino from Billy's own Primetime Showband are featured on several tracks. Andy Cooney, Eileen Ivers, Dennis McCarthy from Shilelagh Law & Jameson's Revenge, Gabriel Donohue, Kevin O'Neill, Padraig Allen from McLean Avenue, Seamus Keane from The Narrowbacks, Pamela Geraghty & Deirdre Brennan of Girsa, Brian McArtin from Broken Banjo Strings, Sean Ruane, as well as Brian Meagher, Eric van der Leeuw and Andy McEvoy from the NYPD Pipes & Drums have also joined the project in the last few days. Solomon, who has donated all the studio time for the project was amazed about the talent coming out to help "I am delighted to have such great players and fine people recording at my studio for Billy."<br><br>"We needed one more song, something that we could make a rallying song for #KeenanStrong" said Buddy Connolly on the idea of recording the recent <a contents="Alternative Routes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thealternateroutes.com/" target="_blank">Alternative Routes</a> hit "Nothing More" recently featured in the Sochi Olympics. The Connecticut-based pop act, currently on tour with Ingrid Michaelson, agreed. Connolly said "They couldn't have said yes faster to give us permission to record their big song for Billy." The plan is to have several of the greatest voices in NYC's Irish scene join in the vocals for the track modeling the classic '80s "We Are The World" charity hit. #KeenanStrong looks forward to the new track being a big hit for awareness about Billy. <br><br>After considering several options, Billy and Noreen decided that the CD should be titled Believe. "Through this whole ordeal, the graciousness of everyone has been amazing, people have helped us at every turn, and they truly have helped us believe. So the title had to be that," Billy told us in a #KeenanStrong interview. He went on "this CD is a concrete piece of history about the music that I loved to play, my kids will have this years from now."<br><br>The recording work is just about complete and the project is on schedule to have the brand new CD available for sale during the upcoming #KeenanStrong concerts. With gracious sponsorships from <a contents="Gate Hill Recording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gate-Hill-Audio/214843488555315" target="_blank">Gate Hill Recording</a>, <a contents="Sterling Sound Mastering" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sterling-sound.com/" target="_blank">Sterling Sound Mastering</a>, <a contents="Bandzoogle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bandzoogle.com" target="_blank">Bandzoogle</a>, and <a contents="Disc Makers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.discmakers.com/" target="_blank">Disc Makers</a>, #KeenanStrong will finish this record for a fraction of the typical cost, enabling essentially all the proceeds from the CD to go directly to the Keenans. Celtic Cross lead singer Kathleen Fee said it best, "Every single person that walks through the door at these concerts, and everyone who had Billy play at their wedding or party over the years will buy this CD to hear Billy sing again. We Irish come together to help when it is most needed... in this case we coming together with music." <br><br>We here at #KeenanStrong all look forward to hearing him sing again soon, and are looking forward to the completion of Billy's CD. Look out for updates on the project and when it will be available at <a contents="www.keenanstrong.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.keenanstrong.org" target="_blank">www.keenanstrong.org</a>, <a contents="KeenanStrong on Twitter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/keenan_strong" target="_blank">KeenanStrong on Twitter</a>, and on the <a contents="#KeenanStrong Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://http:/www.facebook.com/keenanstrong" target="_blank">#KeenanStrong Facebook page</a>. #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/28507932014-04-07T18:28:28-04:002022-04-04T21:43:41-04:00#KeenanStrong Concert Lineups are Official... Just 3 Weeks AwayThe #KeenanStrong team is busy at work putting the final touches on one of the largest benefit concert efforts ever for the Irish American community around NYC. Several raffle ticket opportunities are well underway with an impressive list of bounty, children activities and other entertainment<br><br>New bands have been added to the already announced star-studded lineups, including international recording star Eileen Ivers, Brooklyn's Canny Brothers, and Long Island's Dennis Gallery & Celtic Justice. The MCs for the three events have also been announced... Sean Ruane in Yonkers, Tony Jackson in Mineola, and Mr. Catskills himself Peter McKiernan in Rockland. Rockland's concert will also feature the Bergen Irish and NYPD PIpe bands. <br><br>Visit <a contents="www.keenanstrong.org" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.keenanstrong.org</a> and the #<a contents="KeenanStrong Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/keenanstrong" target="_blank">KeenanStrong Facebook</a> page for up to the minute details. <br><br> #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/24577702014-01-23T21:25:11-05:002020-07-08T23:41:52-04:00Impressive Music Lineup for #KeenanStrong Concert WeekendWe are overwhelmed that the biggest Irish bands in NYC jumped right on bill for Billy and the #KeenanStrong Concert Series on May 3-4. The list includes:<br><br><span class="font_regular"><strong>Broken Banjo Strings <br>Celtic Cross<br>Andy Cooney<br>Cunningham Brothers<br>Girsa<br>Jameson's Revenge<br>Joanie Madden<br>McLean Avenue<br>The Narrowbacks<br>NYPD Pipes & Drums<br>The Primetime Showband<br>and... John Reynolds & Margie Mulvihill</strong></span><br><br>And many others are in the works and hopefully will be announced shortly. Mark your calendars for May 3-4. #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/23204982014-01-02T20:29:12-05:002022-03-16T14:40:55-04:00A #KeenanStrong May Weekend To RememberMark down these dates! May 3 & 4th, #KeenanStrong will launch the biggest Irish-American benefit concert series ever in the New York area. Leveraging a soon to be announced star-studded list of leading performers and bands from the area, simultaneous concerts will be held in Mineola and Yonkers on Saturday May 3rd... culminating in a Rockland County outdoor concert in Tappan, NY on May 4th. <br><br>Stay tuned to this site, as well as Facebook & Twitter as bands are announced and details are released. #KeenanStrongtag:www.keenanstrong.org,2005:Post/20914962013-11-21T15:39:33-05:002022-03-10T06:52:01-05:00Just getting started... We are well on our way planning one of the most incredible Irish music and entertainment benefit concert series ever seen in the New York area. Targeting early May, #KeenanStrong will feature three major locations on the same weekend... Nassau County, Yonkers, and Rockland County. Over a dozen of the area's most popular Irish music entertainers are already on the bill. <br><br>There will be an equally incredible array of fund raising activities including cruise raffles, auctions, and a new CD dedicated to Billy, and even more surprises soon to be announced. <br><br>Make sure you get on our mail list, or follow us on Twitter & Facebook. Tweet & post using the hashtag #KeenanStrong#KeenanStrong