• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Irish America

Irish America

Irish America

  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT US
    • OUR CONTRIBUTORS
  • IN THIS ISSUE
  • HALL OF FAME
  • THE LISTS
    • BUSINESS 100
    • HALL OF FAME
    • HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES 50
    • WALL STREET 50
  • LIBRARY
  • TRAVEL
  • EVENTS

October November 2015 Issue

Wall Street 50
Keynote Interview:
KPMG’s Shaun Kelly

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
October / November 2015

October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Shaun Kelly won’t stop smiling. Photographer Kit DeFever asks him to put on a serious face for our cover shot but Kelly, a COO of KPMG, just can’t hold it and soon the corners of his mouth are curling up again and his eyes are sparkling behind his glasses – ever the Catholic school boy failing to repress some devilish, clever thought. Even in the most lighthearted moment, you … [Read more...] about Wall Street 50
Keynote Interview:
KPMG’s Shaun Kelly

The 2015 Wall Street 50

October / November 2015

October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

For eighteen years, Irish America has sought out and recognized the best and the brightest Irish-American and Irish-born leaders in the financial sphere, and this year is no exception. The fifty honorees of 2015 are an extraordinary, inspiring, and diverse group – from standout rising stars to masterful Wall Street veterans, this year’s list is comprised of both new faces and … [Read more...] about The 2015 Wall Street 50

First Word:
Our 30th Anniversary!

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
October / November 2015

October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

There is something about anniversaries that appeals to people. And it’s our 30th. If it were a wedding anniversary, pearls would be an appropriate gift. There is something about the pearl that speaks to the story of the Irish in America. Born out of grit, a grain of sand, an outsider makes its way into a shell and sets off a chain reaction that in time results in a precious … [Read more...] about First Word:
Our 30th Anniversary!

Celebrating Thirty Years of Irish America

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2015

October 1, 2015 by 1 Comment

Looking back at Irish America’s premier issue we see that it set the tone for what was to come: a thorough investigation into what it means to be Irish American. Thirty years later, we are still answering that question and still pondering the answers. Enjoy these quotes compiled over 30 years. 1985 – 1990 1986 Tip O’Neill “Growing up as a youngster in Boston, you were … [Read more...] about Celebrating Thirty Years of Irish America

Irish Aid for Europe’s
Refugee Crisis

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
October / November 2015

October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

On September 3rd this year, the photograph of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian three-year-old whose body washed ashore on a Turkish beach, ran across the front pages of newspapers world-wide, putting a horrifying human image to the crisis that has embattled Syria for almost five years. Many periodicals, such as the Irish Times, debated whether or not to censor the image, but ultimately … [Read more...] about Irish Aid for Europe’s
Refugee Crisis

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Featured Video

Featured Podcast

News from the Irish Post

  • Complaint over DAA advert upheld by the Standards Authority

    THE DUBLIN Airport Authority (DAA) is facing criticism on two fronts following a ruling by the Ad...

  • New report shows people in disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of migrants

    A NEW report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) shows that public opinion on ...

  • Dublin Stock Exchange considering extended trading hours

    EURONEXT Dublin has said it does not see an immediate need to extend its trading hours, but is pa...

  • Ireland is at the forefront of the four-day workweek

    AS global work cultures change in the wake of the COVID pandemic, Ireland is quietly becoming a t...

July 23, 1803

In opposition to the 1800 Acts of Union, Irish nationalist and rebel Robert Emmet returned to Ireland, after attempting to secure aid from the French, to plan a rebellion. On the evening of July 23, 1803, a rising erupted in Dublin. The rebels attempted to seize Dublin Castle, but failed, and the rising only amounted to a large-scale riot. The British military was able to stop the riot, leaving fifty rebels dead and Emmet to hang on September 20, 1803.

Footer

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe

  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Newsletter

Additional

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · IrishAmerica Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in