Irish America’s keynote speakers are making headlines. Three of Irish America’s former keynote speakers have been in the news recently, attesting to the enduring relevance of all our honorees and the range of activities they involve themselves in. Time to catch up with our former keynotes. Bill Ford Defends Unions In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Irish America’s … [Read more...] about Key Notes
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Eight to be inducted at the Irish America Hall of Fame 2014 Luncheon and Ceremony
On Thursday, January 30th, Irish America magazine announced its Irish America Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Governor Martin O'Malley, and TV personalities Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews included on this year's list. The induction ceremony is to be held on Wednesday March 12th at the Metropolitan Club, New York City. For more information on our Hall of Fame click … [Read more...] about Eight to be inducted at the Irish America Hall of Fame 2014 Luncheon and Ceremony
Irish at the Oscars
It’s that time of year again and the Oscar nods arrived this morning. Among the contenders for Best Picture this year is Philomena, the true story of Philomena Lee’s search for her son after a clandestine adoption under the shadow of the Catholic Church and Irish State. Much of the movie was filmed in Ireland and, as we told you about in our last issue, highlights the troubled … [Read more...] about Irish at the Oscars
Icons Share Memories of JFK
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An excerpt from Seven Seconds, Holly Millea's best-selling e-book in which celebrities and other luminaries share where they were and what they were doing when they found out JFK had been shot. RYAN O’NEAL (22 years old): I had a little baby in my arms and I was going to the unemployment office in my car – it was in the Valley in North Ridge. There were these … [Read more...] about Icons Share Memories of JFK
Seventh Annual Stand Up for Heroes Concert at Madison Square Garden
Last week, on November 6th, the Theater at Madison Square Garden was the scene of the 7th annual Stand Up For Heroes veterans benefit. The benefit is run by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and since beginning seven years ago has raised a total of more than $21 million, with a record-breaking $5 million raised this year, for Woodruff’s injured soldiers project. Woodruff, a reporter … [Read more...] about Seventh Annual Stand Up for Heroes Concert at Madison Square Garden