Irish America
Irish America
Rape, Ireland's New Legacy The closing half of the twentieth century has been an awkward time for Ireland. A nation still only 70 years old, it has had more than its share of growing pains as it stumbles into maturity. Eamon de Valera's age of innocence in the 1930's, 40's and 50's has erupted in recent years, as a country formerly under the firm hand of the Catholic Church … [Read more...] about Blazes Boylan
The Irishman That Designed the White House If Irish visitors strolling along Washington, D.C.'s Pennsylvania Avenue sometimes imagine that there is a familiar look about the White House, small wonder. It was modeled on Leinster House in Dublin by the Irish-born architect, James Hoban. When it was decided that a special official residence for the President of the United States … [Read more...] about Hibernia
Jim Reilly, one generation out of Kerry, aims to keep several generations ahead of the competition. As general manager of marketing and communications for IBM in the U.S., Reilly is acknowledged as the key figure in putting together the corporate strategy that positions IBM products in the marketplace. His position at Big Blue gives him the say-so on all aspects of … [Read more...] about Calling the Tune at IBM
In November 1991, shortly after making an abortive effort to replace Charles Haughey as head of Fianna Fail, the chances of Albert Reynolds ever becoming Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland looked bleak indeed. From being Minister for Finance, arguably the most important position in the cabinet, he had been dispatched by Haughey to the backbenches where he seemed likely to … [Read more...] about Taking It To The Top: An Interview with An Taoiseach Albert Reynolds
