About Hilary
Hilary Beirne was born and raised in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. An educator by profession, he is best known for his involvement and role as C.A.O. with the iconic, New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade which dates back to 1762.
Beirne maintains a deep connection with Ireland and is a strong advocate for Irish citizens living abroad.
Why vote for Hilary Beirne?
- He will represent all NUI graduates and engage the over 50% of graduates living abroad, in order to have a more representative NUI constituency in Seanad Éireann.
- He seeks the engagement of the 1 million Irish-born nationals (emigrants) living abroad, (20% of Ireland’s population) in order to foster stronger economic and political ties with them for the benefit of Ireland.
- He will bring his unique perspective to Seanad Éireann discussions, a perspective gained while working abroad
- He has worked tirelessly in promoting Ireland on the world stage for the past 25 years as a visionary Irish leader in the Irish community abroad and the NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Throughout most of Brexit, he was the sole Irish-born national to be a member of the Irish Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement in Washington, DC.
- His engagement with Irish citizens across the globe has earned him global recognition and his experiences living outside Ireland can bring fresh insight to discussions in the Oireachtas.
- He seeks reciprocal agreements with educational institutions and countries, as well as study abroad programmers to help Irish graduates and citizens enter the global economy.
- He has experience in Education and Agriculture.
- He is community-focused and a family man.
01
Advocate for assistance to graduates living abroad and returning home.
02
Advocate for increased funding for special education resources
03
