Joseph P Kennedy III and Dr John Lahey recognized among top New England Irish honorees

Boston awards ceremony will acknowledge the best and brightest Irish leaders

Mr. Browne has assisted hundreds of Irish and foreign companies, including banks, investors, venture capital, service and technology companies, now located in the United States, with raising capital, business development, market development, and assistance with corporate partnerships or joint venture opportunities.

A native of Dublin and now resident in Greater Boston, Mr. Browne maintains close ties with Ireland. He is a Board Member and Executive Leadership Institute Participant for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and he is on the Board of Advisors for the Boston Irish Business Association. He is a Board Member of the Boston Irish Wolfhounds, Chairman of the Sugan and Tir Na Theatre, former Chairman of GOAL (a world humanitarian organization), Board Member of Self Help Africa, and currently serves on the Board of Haven for Haiti. He is also a member of the Gasson Society and the Parents’ Council for Boston College and is a founding member of the North American Advisory Board of The Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business at University College Dublin.

Mr. Browne received his undergraduate degree in Business from University College Dublin. He has two law degrees, having graduated from the Law School of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland and Suffolk University Law School Boston. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, International Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Bars of England and Ireland.

Leader in Irish Hospitality

John J.Somers - Somers Pubs

John J. Somers, C.E.O. Somers Companies of Boston grew up on a farm in Finuge, County Kerry. He held a passion for Gaelic Football and played with some of the great Kerry stars such as his long time friend Jimmy Deenihan.

John Joe emigrated to America at the age of 20 with dreams of success. He started his work life in America as a laborer, while perfecting his musical talents. He formed the Irish Band Mason’s Apron. While traveling the country with his band playing in pubs and clubs, he started to think about settling down and even owning his own Irish pub one day.

Along the way he met and married his wife Ann and they have four children; Noelle, Sean, Kristine, and Jillian. With his growing family the pressure was on to fulfill his dream of owning his own pub. “I was blessed for being in the right place at the right time,” and Mr. Dooley’s Boston Irish Tavern was established in 1990.

Mr. Dooley’s, Boston made a name for its authenticity and hospitality to all. Stemming from this, John Joe eventually established The Green Dragon Tavern, Hennessy’s of Boston, Paddy O’s, Mr. Dooley’s in Wrentham and Mr. Dooley’s in Cohasset. This fine Irish gentleman is quick to thank all who have helped him along the way - the Irish and Irish American community, his staff, family and friends.

Mr. Somers is involved in supporting many charities in Ireland including the Cultural Weekend in Finuge; the Literacy Center in Listowel; the historical Lartigue Railroad. The closest to John Joe’s heart is his sponsorship of the Fingue Football Club and the state-of-the-art score board which bears his name.

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