Irish America

December January 2016 Issue

Moët Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
December / January 2016

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From County Down to downtown Manhattan, Jim Clerkin has moved around, and systematically up, in the world. After a career in the alcoholic beverage industry, he’s landed the top position in Moët Hennessy in North America. Now that he’s there, his goal is to help others do the same.  ℘℘℘ Jim Clerkin has had a relationship with Hennessy since before he was born. His father’s … [Read more...] about Moët Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin

The 30th Annual Irish America Business 100

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2016

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For 30 years, this list has sought to recognize the phenomenal success of the Irish in corporate America. We are proud to have the opportunity to celebrate three decades of executives, managers, partners, and directors and prouder to recognize this landmark list. The honorees in the following pages represent some of the most innovative and impactful organizations doing business … [Read more...] about The 30th Annual Irish America Business 100

First Word: The French Connection

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2016

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As we struggle with the magnitude of the recent terror attacks in Paris and live with the renewed fear of attacks here at home, we all find personal ways of coping. Mine is to reflect on the past and the great tragedies that we have overcome; to remind myself that life goes on. Jim Clerkin, the subject of our cover story, responded to the devastating news by flying to Paris to … [Read more...] about First Word: The French Connection

Peter Robinson Steps Down as N.I. First Minister

By Frances Mulraney, Contributor
December / January 2016

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Peter Robinson announced he is to step down as Northern Ireland First Minister and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) just days after a new deal was struck to break a months’ long political deadlock in Stormont late November. Robinson, 67, told Northern Ireland newspaper the Belfast Telegraph that he will not contest next May’s assembly elections and will step aside … [Read more...] about Peter Robinson Steps Down as N.I. First Minister

Same Sex Marriage Wins Historic N.I. Vote

By Dara Kelly, Contributor
December / January 2016

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Making history in November, a majority of Northern Ireland’s Assembly members voted in favor of same-sex marriage for the first time. Fifty-three ministers supported the motion, while 52 voted against. But the motion was immediately blocked by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) who submitted a “petition of concern” requiring that the proposal achieve a cross-community majority … [Read more...] about Same Sex Marriage Wins Historic N.I. Vote