ST. PATRICK’S DAY REMINDS OUR EMPLOYEES THAT SURVIVING, AND THRIVING, IS ABOUT MAKING YOUR OWN LUCK. For Byrne, St. Patrick’s Day is about more than simply heading out to raise a glass with friends. A lot more. Here, it’s a special day of recognition—an opportunity to show gratitude for one another and celebrate the never-quit mindset that’s intertwined into the company’s culture. It’s also a day to celebrate the story of each employee while honoring the struggles of immigration, personal sacrifice, and outright survival that have been woven into the lives of many of us. Founders Norman and Rosemary Byrne have always embraced their family’s history, and for Norm, that heritage reaches back to the rolling hills of Ireland. It’s an identity he wears proudly all year long—but when the calendar flips to March, that same energy begins to build across the organization and it’s time for this tightknit family of employees to joyfully revel in their own Irish pride. Byrne’s CEO, Dan Byrne, makes it his goal to ensure that “St. Patrick’s Day serves as a great reminder of who we are, where we each come from, and the amazing things we can accomplish when we all work together.” It’s also a time-honored way for the company to underscore its dedication to Byrne’s family of employees, their customers, and their community. In years past, St. Patrick’s Day has begun early with kiltsmen in traditional dress playing bagpipes and filling the air with Irish cheer. Byrne employees, as well as many vendors and customers, are treated to a breakfast feast including authentic Celtic favorites like bangers and mash. Afterwards, Norm and Rosemary, who have celebrated the day with their employees since the company began back in 1970, lead a parade across campus to whatever festivities await. In 2018, it was a spirited battle of the bands allowing Byrne employees to showcase their own musical skills. Nationally-ranked strongmen (shown here at our 2019 celebration), proved the perfect way to symbolize Byrne’s own strength, and the challenges we’ve overcome along the journey. All of us doing the heavy lifting – then and now – with the support of one big Irish family.
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