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Movers, Shakers,
& Music Makers

By Irish America Staff
December 14, 2019

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On Tuesday, December 10, Irish America magazine hosted its 34th annual Business 100 awards luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.  The best and brightest Irish-American business leaders, representing some of the nation’s top corporations, were honored.  Mike Clune, founder of Clune Construction and chairman of the board of the Irish American … [Read more...] about Movers, Shakers,
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Paul Boskind: A Man and His Castle

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2020

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Paul Boskind, Ph.D. is a psychologist, chief executive officer, National LGBTQ activist, philanthropist, and Tony Award-winning producer and owner of a castle in Ireland. Paul Boskind couldn’t have picked a better time to visit Ireland. As he checked into the Fitzwilliam Hotel, the desk clerk warned, “It’s going to be crazy here tomorrow.  It’s the parade.”  It … [Read more...] about Paul Boskind: A Man and His Castle

Give It a Hurl: GPA All-Star Gala & Super11s

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Join the Gaelic Players Association on Friday, November 15 for the annual Ireland-US Gaelic Heritage Awards & Dinner Gala. This night is always a great gathering of friends, who join together to support over 2,300 current players and an ever-growing number of retiring and retired inter-county players, protecting their welfare both on and off the pitch.  Legendary singer … [Read more...] about Give It a Hurl: GPA All-Star Gala & Super11s

How the Irish Are Healing the World

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A scientist who has found a promising treatment for Crohn’s Disease honored at Irish America's Healthcare / Life Sciences Awards There were wonderful personal stories among the 50 Healthcare and Life Sciences honorees that attended Irish America magazine’s awards dinner last Thursday night, September 12, at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. Frankly, in a world … [Read more...] about How the Irish Are Healing the World

Astronaut Michael Collins on the Moon Landing

By Gregory Chestler, Editorial Assistant
July 20, 2019

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The most trusted designated driver of all time reflects on the ride 50 years after lift-off and offers wisdom to those who will be behind the wheel in years to come. Today (July 20) marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the one where that Armstrong guy took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” With Neil Armstrong having passed on nearly seven years … [Read more...] about Astronaut Michael Collins on the Moon Landing