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October November 2011 Issue

Brian Ruane: A View from One Wall Street

By Sheila Langan, Deputy Editor
October / November 2011

October 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Born in the U.S. and raised in Ireland, BNY Mellon's Brian Ruane represents a new kind of Irish presence on Wall Street. His success is built on a sound understanding of financial practices on both sides of the Atlantic. As Ireland emerges from its post Celtic Tiger hangover it is men like Brian Ruane who will be important to building new confidence in the structures there. … [Read more...] about Brian Ruane: A View from One Wall Street

The First Word: The Spirit of America

By Patricia Harty, Editor-In-Chief
October / November 2011

October 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A letter from our Editor: As I write this the world outside my window is peaceful. It’s Sunday so the construction that happens on weekdays is stopped and though I actually enjoy watching the men at work, doing manly stuff, digging and endlessly moving things about, I’m glad of the quiet. (New York is always reinventing itself. “Our country is so new that we watched it being … [Read more...] about The First Word: The Spirit of America

Irish Eye on Hollywood: Upcoming Film Releases

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2011

October 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

One of the more highly-anticipated crime dramas of the new TV season is NBC’s Prime Suspect starring Maria Bello (A History of Violence, Coyote Ugly). Also starring in Prime Suspect is Irish-American actor Aidan Quinn (Michael Collins), seen recently in indy movies such as Sarah’s Key and Flipped, as well as Jonah Hex. Quinn plays Lt. Kevin Sweeney in Prime Suspect, which is a … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Upcoming Film Releases

Uncovering Irish History in Lowell, MA and Northern Ireland

By Harrison Post, Contributor
October / November 2011

October 1, 2011 by 3 Comments

The Irish-American Heritage Archeological Program discovers Irish artifacts in Lowell, MA and Cosson, Co. Tyrone.Students and archeological experts from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and Queen’s University, Belfast recently completed phase two of a four year archeological dig in the Massachusetts town, and expanded the project to include a site in Co. Tyrone, Northern … [Read more...] about Uncovering Irish History in Lowell, MA and Northern Ireland

Study in Ireland Fairs Come to Northeast

By Sheila Langan, Deputy Editor
October / November 2011

October 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A new initiative called Education Ireland asks American students to consider studying in Ireland. Education Ireland, a new initiative of the Irish Government, is holding a series of "Study in Ireland" events in New York and Boston as part of their Fall Recruitment Week. Increasingly more American students are choosing to study abroad in Ireland – 7,000 as of last year. … [Read more...] about Study in Ireland Fairs Come to Northeast

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May 14, 1881

Edward Augustine Walsh was born in Pennsylvania to a family of Irish immigrants. At age 12, he began working in the coal fields. He grew to be 6′.1″ and at 193 lbs became known at “Big Ed.” In 1902, urged on by a friend, he tried out for the Wilkes-Barre baseball team. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 1904, becoming one of the top pitchers in the American league. Walsh is known for his spitball, which is now illegal. After his career ended, he coached the White Sox for several years and then coached baseball at Notre Dame University. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Walsh died on May 26, 1959. His son, Ed Walsh, also had a career with the White Sox.

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