Beirne, Susan
Although born and raised in New York, Susan Beirne, the owner of Emmary Day Spa in Chappaqua, Westchester County, has always identified herself by her Irish heritage.
Her parents, Eileen O’Donnell Dolan and Philip Oliver Dolan, emigrated to the U.S. in the 60s from counties Kerry and Cavan, respectively, and Beirne and her sister embraced their Irishness with gusto.
Beirne, a graduate of SUNY Purchase and the College of Massage Therapy, is also a licensed massage therapist. Emmary Day Spa is a tranquil oasis for massage therapy, body treatments, facials and spa treatments.
Married with a daughter, she says the life lessons she learned from her parents have been invaluable.
“I think of the courage they had to leave family, friends and all they knew in Ireland to start a new life here in New York,” Beirne says. “It’s that courage displayed by my parents that has instilled in me a determination to succeed in business, as well as in life. I hope to pass this along to my daughter.”
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