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By Dan Barry, Contributor October 22, 2014

“Scones for Pete Hamill”

By Dan Barry, Contributor
October 22, 2014

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On Monday, October 20th, 2014, Irish American Writers and Artists Inc. honored Pete Hamill with the Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award. The event was held at the Manhattan Club  just north of Times Square. Among those in attendance were Hamill's wife, the Japanese journalist Fukiko Aoki;  actor Brian Dennehy; singer Judy Collins; New York State Governor Andrew … [Read more...] about “Scones for Pete Hamill”

Inaugural Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Reception

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
September 26, 2014

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Irish America celebrated its inaugural Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Awards Reception (for more photos of the event, click here) co-presented with ICON plc, last night in Manhattan. The Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 aims to recognize the best and brightest professionals in the medical industry and highlight the work they are doing to improve the lives of their communities … [Read more...] about Inaugural Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Reception

Inaugural Healthcare & Life Sciences 50 Keynote Address by Garret FitzGerald

September 26, 2014

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The Irish America Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 recognizes the work of Irish-American and Irish-born medical professionals who are contributing everyday to the health and wellness of our communities, from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology to research and development and medical care. On September 25th, Irish America celebrated the honorees in … [Read more...] about Inaugural Healthcare & Life Sciences 50 Keynote Address by Garret FitzGerald

Inaugural Healthcare & Life Sciences 50 Event Photos

September 26, 2014

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The Irish America Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 recognizes the work of Irish-American and Irish-born medical professionals who are contributing everyday to the health and wellness of our communities, from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology to research and development and medical care. On September 25th, Irish America celebrated the honorees in New York … [Read more...] about Inaugural Healthcare & Life Sciences 50 Event Photos

17th Annual Wall Street 50

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
September 19, 2014

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On Thursday, September 18, 2014, Irish America magazine celebrated the 17th Annual Wall Street 50 Awards Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The Wall Street 50 recognizes the most exciting and innovative Irish American and Irish-born leaders in finance, profiled in the October/November 2014 issue of Irish America. We were delighted to recognize our first female Wall … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Wall Street 50

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