Mane Event/Taste of Arlington Heights Spotlight: Peggy Kinnanes

Derek Hanley, owner of Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Pub, 8 N. Vail Street is proud of his Irish roots, which are truly grounding forces for his business today.

All of the interior, including Irish stone, the woodwork and even the bars, were constructed and shipped from Hanley’s homeland, in County Clare, Ireland.

Pictures, mementos and other tokens hung on the walls for decoration, also are pieces of Hanley’s Irish family history. He grew up observing the warmth and conversation at Setright’s Pub, also in County Clare and established by his grandfather.

Peggy Kinnane’s also happens to be named after someone very dear to Hanley, his mother, Peggy Kinnane.

The restaurant will be one of several featured at the upcoming Mane Event/Taste of Arlington Heights on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10.

Peggy Kinnane’s will be featuring Shepherd’s Pie, corned beef sandwiches, macaroni and cheese wedges and mini pork sliders. Featured refreshments will include Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, MGD and a selection white and red wines.

After the two-day end of summer event is over with, Hanley is yet again hosting a golf outing – now in its tenth year – in honor of his father who passed away in a hospice in 2001. 

Hanley divides the proceeds from fundraising between JourneyCare Foundation, a hospice with locations in Rock Falls, Illinois and Templemore, Ireland.

So far, Peggy Kinnane’s has been able to raise $172,000 for the hospice over the last ten years, and the goal is to raise $30,000 this year. To get involved, visit the Peggy Kinnane’s website for more information.