Donnelly's Arm on view in NYC

The exhibition in New York which includes Dan Donnelly's Arm has opened to the public and is from all accounts doing well in terms of visitors.



The arm was brought to New York in July (above) by Josephine Byrne who has lent it to the exhibitors for the three month duration of the event. Jo's picture shows longtime friend of the late Des Byrne, Aer Lingus pilot Henry Donoghue, bringing it through US Customs and Immigration.

The 'Fighting Irishmen' exhibition is at the Irish Arts Centre in New York, and includes mementos and artifacts from a wide variety of Irish boxing heroes, including Barry McGuigan.

The event is curated by Jim Houlihan, a realtor based in New York who is one of the patrons of the Arts Centre.

The official Gala Opening takes place next Tuesday evening, with an opening by the Honorary Chair of the Centre, actor Liam Neeson.

The Diary will be at the gala and will report directly from the event.

Brian Byrne.