The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Long Island invites you to A Taste of Ireland Monday, April 20, 2026 In support of the athletes competing at the Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged Please join us in honoring George and Sandi Silkes Dominick and Grace Palestino Featuring a buffet dinner live music by The Black Velvet Band $60 donation includes: Specialty dishes of hot food prepared by local Irish & American restaurateurs Guinness, Budweiser & wine Live entertainment by The Black Velvet Band and the Nassau County Emerald Society Pipe Band Tastings from some of Long Island’s best Irish restaurants plus door prizes, 50-50 raffle & more 7pm – 10pm at: Hofstra University Club David Mack Hall – North Campus 1000 Hempstead Turnpike Hempstead, N Y

Tickets: $60 per person

Digital Ad: $200

Raffle Prize Donation: $100

Directions to Hofstra University Club:
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY
Campus entrance is at Hempstead Turnpike (a.k.a. Rt. 24) & Hofstra Blvd.  David S. Mack Hall is on the right side just past the guard booth. Signs will direct you to available parking.

From Meadowbrook Parkway:
Take Exit 4M West (Hempstead Turnpike/Route 24).  Follow Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24) west to Hofstra, approximately 1 ½ miles. Turn right at the light before 2nd Unispan (pedestrian bridge), entering North Campus.

From New York City:
Long Island Expressway East to Exit 38 (Northern Parkway) to Meadowbrook Parkway South (Exit 31A). Continue with the above directions from the Meadowbrook Parkway.

From Eastern Long Island:
Northern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway South (Exit 31A) or Southern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway North (Exit22N). Proceed on Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit M4 West (Hempstead Turnpike/Route 24). Continue with the above directions from the Meadowbrook Parkway.

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