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Photo Album:
Ma Bell and Mom

Submitted by Martin Daly, New York, New York
December / January 2015

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

My mother Christine Daly (née Flynn), born in CastleGregory, County Kerry, came to the U.S. in 1949 when her Aunt Molly sponsored her. She met our late dad – Patrick Daly – also from Kerry (Killarney) and married him in 1951. I came along in 1952, my sister Ann in ’53 and our brother Michael in ’55. Our Irish parents raised us in the beautiful Bronx, and the three Daly ‘kids’ … [Read more...] about Photo Album:
Ma Bell and Mom

Kathleen Lynch:
A Commitment to Excellence

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by 1 Comment

As Chief Operating Officer for UBS Group Americas and Wealth Management Americas, Kathleen Lynch is a dedicated team leader and motivator. Having achieved a role both professionally and personally rewarding, she enjoys paying it forward, acknowledging the support and encouragement she received from her own family and colleagues along the way. "I may not be the smartest person … [Read more...] about Kathleen Lynch:
A Commitment to Excellence

2014 Wall Street 50

By The Irish America Team
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

For seventeen 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 2014 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 2014 Wall Street 50

The First Word:
Making the Most of
What You’ve Got

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

“Being Irish means being the best you can be by making the most of what you’ve got. It’s about being loyal to your friends and family, sharing with them all the joys that make life worth living.”  – Wall Street 50 Honoree Sean Kelly. In the 1980s when Kathleen Lynch was making her way to Wall Street, Irish America was in its infancy. With little money and few staff, we all … [Read more...] about The First Word:
Making the Most of
What You’ve Got

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Allows Gay Groups to March

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
October / November 2014

September 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A decision announced in early September by the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, will allow some gays to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, specifically the NBC-affiliated LGBT group OUT@NBCUniversal. The announcement has been seen by many as a change of heart towards the gay community by the organizers, who have long claimed that the parade is a Catholic … [Read more...] about NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Allows Gay Groups to March

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