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December January 2015 Issue

Dublin: Europe’s Tech Capital

By Stephen Smith, Contributor
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Dublin today has a unique rhythm, a youthful impatience to succeed, and confidence in its ability to compete with the greatest cities in the world. Underpinning this sense of buoyancy is the city’s thriving digital hub, made up of international IT giants like Google and native start-ups that are gathering momentum and accelerating the speed at which the economy is … [Read more...] about Dublin: Europe’s Tech Capital

Irish Eye on Hollywood

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Two children of the Irish diaspora may well come together to tell the story of a recently deceased American icon. Oscar winning director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) is currently planning to shoot a biopic of legendary Apple designer and executive Steve Jobs. Boyle grew up in England, where his parents settled after emigrating from Galway. Christian Bale had … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood

Irish Post Awards

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Hollywood actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers was among those honored at this year’s Irish Post Awards on October 24 in London. Hosted by broadcaster Eamonn Holmes, the black tie event at the Hilton, Park Lane, which was attended by 700 guests, honored a number of exceptional people including Rhys Meyers, who received this year’s Legend award for his contribution to the film and … [Read more...] about Irish Post Awards

Irish Hero Awards

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Irish Emigrant newspaper, in partnership with IrishCentral.com, held its Irish Heroes of New England awards in Boston on December 3. Two firefighters, Michael Kennedy and Edward Walsh were honored posthumously in recognition of their heroism and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as firefighters for the City of Boston. Kennedy and Walsh died in a nine-alarm fire that … [Read more...] about Irish Hero Awards

Irish Arts Center
Raises $1.1 Million

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

From left: Irish Arts Center vice chair Pauline Turley, Martin Hayes, special guest Sting (whose grandmother is Irish), Robert McCann, and Irish Arts Center executive director Aidan Connolly, pictured at the 15th Annual Spirit of Ireland Gala in October. The Center honored musician Martin Hayes and Bob McCann, CEO of UBS Americas. A record $1.1 million was raised for the Irish … [Read more...] about Irish Arts Center
Raises $1.1 Million

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