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Archives for December 2011

Kit DeFever

December 26, 2011 by 2 Comments

Kit DeFever is a California-born, Midwest-raised New York photographer. For 30 years he has had a major NYC studio. His client list includes Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Belks, Famous-Barr, LS Ayres, Madamoiselle, Marie Claire, Stern, JWT, Campbell Ewald, and others. When not photographing for his fashion accounts Kit is usually found in Ireland or Alaska. www.kitdefever.com … [Read more...] about Kit DeFever

Your Travel Story: Doolough

By Patricia Harty, Editor-In-Chief.

December 26, 2011 by 1 Comment

On a lonely stretch of road in Co. Mayo, between Louisburgh and Delphi Lodge, I took this photo of Doolough, which translates as dark lake. It was a lovely day, and the light was perfect, as it often is in Ireland, and I just took one shot. I now have this photo., many times enlarged, hanging behind the desk in my office. Visitors are struck by the beauty of the scene, but most … [Read more...] about Your Travel Story: Doolough

Sheila Langan

December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Sheila Langan is Irish America's deputy editor. She joined the magazine in 2010, first working as an editorial assistant and then as assistant editor. She has interviewed actors Gabriel Byrne and Brendan Gleeson, Booker prize-winning Irish authors Anne Enright and John Banville, poet Meghan O'Rourke, and Bob Savage and Nanette Lepore, the husband-and-wife team behind the label … [Read more...] about Sheila Langan

Marian Fairweather

December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Marian Fairweather is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts in NYC. She has been working in the graphic design field for over 20 years. Marian began working for Irish America Magazine not long after college but left to pursue other career opportunities. Eventually she returned to design the magazine again. She says, “I love working with everyone one on the talented staff and … [Read more...] about Marian Fairweather

Kate Overbeck

December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Kate Overbeck is the vice president of marketing at Irish America magazine. Since joining the publication in 2006, she has worked to identify and recognize outstanding Irish-American leaders who have made extraordinary contributions in fields ranging from business and finance to philanthropy and humanitarian aid. In addition to producing Irish America’s awards events honoring … [Read more...] about Kate Overbeck

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