f John O'Donoghue 25 Nov-06 - 30-Nov-06 _ ___ Calendar

Saturday, November 25
- All Day - Minister on tourism promotional visit to New York from Sat 25/11 to return
on Thurs 30th Nov at (08.00hrs).
10:55 12:55 Check in at Shannon for fligth no CO 0126 Shannon to Newark
12:55 15:15 Minister and Mrs. O'D depart Shannon for newark on Flight no CO 0126
refno. Z0W12W
15:15 19:30 ARRIVE NEWARK Airport on Continental Flight. Met on arrival by Joe
Byrne, Executive Vice President, US&C, Tourism Ireland and Tim
O'Connor, Consul General of Ireland
Transfer to Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hotel down time
18:00 19:00 PAUL O'DONOGHUE WILL DO THIS EVENT. Min to launch a guidebook
for the Reeks of Kerry in Kate Kearney's, Gap of Dunloe- Jim Ryan
. SPEECH REQUESTED. B. O'Shea, D Reddington 15/11.
19:30 20:00 uEPART HOTEL
20:00 23:00 ARRIVE The Clean House, Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 West 65th St
(Broadway & Amsterdam) New York
OVERNIGHT Waldorf Astoria Hotel
301 Park Avenue, New York City

Sunday, November 26
- All Day - Minister on tourism promotional visit to New York from Sat 25/11 to return
on Thurs 30th Nov at (08.00hrs).
10:15 11:30 CARDINAL'S MASS at Saint Patrick's Cathedral
11:30 12:30 VISIT TO Irish Repertory Theatre (TBC)
132 West 22nd St. New York City

Director: Ciaran O'Reilly

12:30 13:30 BRUNCH - venue to be advised
AFTERNOON FREE
18:00 20:00 PRE-THEATRE DINNER in Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria.
Hosted by Paul O'Toole
20:00 20:30 DEPART HOTEL for Radio City Music Hall
20:30 23:00 THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
OVERNIGHT: Waldorf Astoria Hotel
301 Park Avenue, New York City

Monday, November 27
- All Day - Minister on tourism promotional visit to New York from Sat 25/11 to return
on Thurs 30th Nov at (08.00hrs).
11:15 13:00 CULTURAL DAY - Ref Secretary General and Consul General
Visit to Irish Arts Centre, New York
13:00 15:00 LUNCH at the Consul General's Residence with representatives of New
York Irish American Arts world (Gabriel Byrne - if available)
15:30 16:30 EVENT at Glucksman Ireland House, New York University, to announce
Exchange Programme commemorating Lewis Glucksman
16:30 17:30 MEETING with Irish Media New York
20:00 23:00 CULTURAL EVENT - Details to be advised
OVERNIGHT: Waldorf Astoria Hotel

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 301 Park Avenue, New York City

Tuesday, November 28
- All Day - Minister on tourism promotional visit to New York from Sat 25/11 to return
on Thurs 30th Nov at (08.00hrs).
09:00 12:00 BREAKFAST with NBC President and Executives, followed by TOUR of the
Studio.
NBC carried the Ryder Cup Matches live on network television across the
United States. They also did New Faces of Ireland special. The St. Patrick's
/ Day Parade is televised by NBC each year.
Note: ADVISE WHO WILL ATTEND - SECURITY CLEARANCE
REQUIRED
NBC, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City
12:30 15:30 LUNCH Meeting with Jack Foley Aer Lingus, (Minister, Therese O'Connor,
Phil Furlong, Paul O'Toole and Joe Byrne).
Venue and Aer Lingus attendees to be advised
15:30 16:30 Tourism Ireland run-through of PRESENTATION
17:00 18:00 PRESENTATION of North American Market Review
Presentation by Minister and Tourism Ireland, followed by
Question and Answer session (See Running Order)
Panel: Minister, Paul OToole, Joe Byrne, Noel Sweeney - moderated by
Simon Gregory (approx. 100 attendees).
18:15 18:45 RECEPTION
18:45 19:30 DEPART Waldorf Astoria (walk two blocks) to Consulate General of
Ireland. Reception will be in progress for Book Launch by Aisling Irish
Community Center. (Consul General will introduce, Minister to say a few
words). Book Title:' While Mem'ry Brings us Back Again' - Irish immigrants
remembering. Author??
19:30 20:00 Ministerial Party DEPARTS Irish Consulate
20:00 23:30 SPAMALOT
Schubert Theatre225 West 44th Street, New York
OVERNIGHT: Waldorf Astoria Hotel
301 Park Avenue, New York City

Wednesday. November 29
- All Day - Minister on tourism promotional visit to New York from Sat 25/11 to return
on Thurs 30th Nov at (08.00hrs).
09:30 10:30 Waldorf Astoria Hotel
INTERVIEW with Ken Kiesnoski, Travel Weekly
12:30 14:00 LUNCH with the Directors and members of the Ireland U.S. Council.
Minister to speak after lunch (approx. 40 attendees)
Please confirm (for seating arrangements) if Mrs. O'Donoghue and Mrs.
Furlong will attend.
Venue: The River Club, Entertainment Suite,
447 East 52nd Street, New York City.
14:15 16:00 DESSERT & COFFEE at Residence of Tim O'Connor, Consul General, 240
East 39th Street, Apt. 52C.
Lunch event in progress for Irish Youth Team - details to follow
16:00 20:10 DEPART for Newark Airport for Continental Flight
20:10 07:30 CONTINENTAL FLIGHT DEPARTS

Thursday. November 30
- All Day - Minister on tourism promotional visit to New York from Sat 25/11 to return
on Thurs 30th Nov at (08.00hrs).

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 07:30 08:00 ARRIVE DUBLIN
11:30 12:30 FOR INFO Thirty students plus teachers from Intermediate School
Killorglin visiting Dail
15:30 16:45 Oral PQ's Day - remains unchanged 06/11/06
17:45 18:00 Meeting in OPW with Min Tom Parlon re Skellig Boatmen Ref Dan Collins.
Confirmed No Papers
18:00 18:30 official opening of Great Southern Hotel Art Collection in OPW STephen's
Green - ref Niall O'D. SPEECH REQUESTED (Maire Ni Bhriain)

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 New York

th
25th - 30 November
 Visit to New York by
John O'Donoghue, T.D.
Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism

25 November - 29 November 2006

Traveling Party:

Minister & Mrs. O'Donoghue

Secretary General & Mrs. Furlong
Therese O'Connor
Paul O'Toole (arrival Sunday)

Flight details:

Minister and Mrs O'Donoghue -

Booking ref: CO/BXRB7C; CO/BXRB7C
CO 0126 Z Sat 25 Nov depart Shannon 12.55 arrive Newark 15.15
CO 0022 Z Wed 29 Nov depart Newark 20.10 arrive Dublin 07.30

Mr Furlong -
Booking ref: CO/BT8EER
CO 0126 Z Sat 25 Nov depart Dublin 10.40 arrive Newark 15.15
CO 0022 Z Wed 29 Nov depart Newark 20.10 arrive Dublin 07.30

Ms O'Connor -
Booking ref: CO/BXS3DY
CO 0126 J Sat 25 Nov depart Dublin 10.40 arrive Newark 15.15
CO 0022 Z Wed 29 Nov depart Newark 20.10 arrive Dublin 07.30
Saturday, November 25:

3:15pm Arrive Newark Airport on Continental Flight

Met on arrival by:
Joe Byrne, Executive Vice President, US&C, Tourism Ireland
Tim O'Connor, Consul General of Ireland

Transfer to Waldorf Astoria Hotel

7:3 Opm Depart hotel

8:00pm The Clean House

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater
150 West 65 th Street (Broadway & Amsterdam)
New York

Overnight: Waldorf Astoria Hotel

301 Park Avenue
New York City
Sunday, November 26

9:45am Depart hotel

Joe Byrne & Consul General will accompany

10:15am Cardinal's Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral

11:3 Oam Visit to Irish Repertory Theatre

132 West 22 nd Street, New York City
212 255 0270
Director: Ciaran O'Reilly -

12:30pm Brunch at Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Afternoon private for Ministerial Party

- personal arrangements.

6:30pm Pre-theater dinner in Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria

Hosted by Paul O'Toole

8:00pm Depart hotel for Radio City Music Hall

8:30pm The Christmas Spectacular

Overnight: Waldorf Astoria Hotel

301 Park Avenue
New York Citv
Monday. November 27: (Accompanied by Consul General - Tim O'Connor)

9:30am Depart hotel

10.00am Visit to Irish Arts Centre, New York, West 51 st St & 11th Ave

11.30am Meeting with Gabriel Byrne

Consul General's Residence,
240 East 39 th St (tbc)

12.30pm. Lunch at the Consul General's Residence with representatives of

New York Irish-American Arts world.

4:00pm Reception at Glucksman Ireland House, NYU (1 Washington Mews),

announce Exchange Programme commemorating Lew Glucksman

5:00pm Meet with Irish media New York (Glucksman Ireland House)

8:00pm Minister & Mrs. O'Donoghue attend Heartbreak House

Irish Repertory Theatre
132 West 22 n d Street, New York City

Director: Ciaran O'Reilly

Overnight: Waldorf Astoria Hotel

301 Park Avenue
New York City
Tuesdav«November 28:

8:30am Depart hotel

8:45am Breakfast with NBC President and Executives

N B C carried the Ryder Cup Matches live on network television
across the United States, and also did Beyond the Greens special.
The St. Patrick's Day Parade is televised by NBC each year. A
tour of the studio will follow.
NBC, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City
Attending from NBC:
Frank Comerford - President and General Manger, NBC - NY
Dan Foreman - Head of News
Rich Cerussi - National Sales Manager

12:30pm Lunch Meeting with Jack Foley and Helen Maguire,

Aer Lingus. (Minister, Therese O'Connor, Phil Furlong,
Paul O'Toole and Joe Byrne)
Venue: Cellini
54 th Street between Park & Madison

3:3 0pm Tourism Ireland run-through of presentation

5:00pm Presentation of North American Market Review

Presentation by Minister and Tourism Ireland followed by
Question and Answer session.

Panel: Minister O'Donoghue, Paul O'Toole, Joe Byrne,

Noel Sweeney - moderated by Simon Gregory
(approximately 100 attendees)

Out of Ireland Television: Interview Minister

6:15pm Reception
Depart Waldorf Astoria (walk two blocks) to Consulate General
of Ireland. Reception will be in progress for book launch by
Aisling Irish Community Center (Consul General will introduce
Minister to say a few words). Book is "While Mem'ry Brings us
Back Again" - Irish immigrants remembering.

Ministerial Party departs Irish Consulate

Spamalot
Schubert Theater, 225 West 44 th Street, NY

Overnight: Waldorf Astoria Hotel

301 Park Avenue
New York City
Wednesday. November 29

9:30am Interview with Ken Kiesnoski, Travel Weekly

at Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

11:30am Depart hotel for Irish Radio Network

11:40am Radio interview with Adrian Flannelly
12:20pm Depart Irish Radio Network
12:30pm Lunch with the Directors and members of the Ireland U.S. Council
Minister to speak after lunch (approx. 40 attendees)

Venue: The River Club

Entertainment Suite
447 East 52 nd Street
New York City

2:15pm Dessert & Coffee at residence of Tim O'Connor, Consul General

240 East 39 th Street, Apt. 52C
Lunch event in progress for Irish Youth Team - more details
to follow.

4:00pm Depart for Newark Airport for Continental Flight

8:10pm Continental flight departs.

* * * * * * * * * *
Hotel: Waldorf Astoria Hotel. 101 Park Avenue, New York City

Tim O'Connor
Consul General of Ireland

Marie, DFA

Brendan O'Caollai, DFA

Ciaran O'Reilly,
Irish Repertory Theatre

Joe Byrne, TIL

1
Margaret O'Reilly, TIL k

Orla Carey, TIL

Phil Furlong, Sec Gen

Therese O'Connor, Priv Sec

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