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The U.S.-Ireland
Business Summit

By Sarah Buscher, Contributor
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by 1 Comment

Susan Davis, Chairperson U.S.-Ireland Business Summit, At the opening session of the Washington Conference.

A conference in Washington to strengthen economic ties. Approximately 450 heavy hitters in business, academia, and politics from both sides of the Atlantic descended on Washington D.C. in early September for the U.S.-Ireland Business Summit. Adopting the theme "Redefining Relationships," the conference aimed to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Ireland in the hopes … [Read more...] about The U.S.-Ireland
Business Summit

The Fighting Irish

By Thomas Hauser, Contributor
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

"Irish" Mickey Ward

"Irish" Mickey Ward takes on Arturo Gatti again for $1.2 million ℘℘℘ Mickey Ward is a fighter. That's the first thing to know about him. Outside the ring, he's soft spoken and likeable. Inside the squared circle, he's something else. On May 18, 2002, Ward stepped into the ring against Arturo Gatti. It was a memorable fight marked by unremitting punishment and an extraordinary … [Read more...] about The Fighting Irish

Irish Win Ryder for Europe

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Paul McGinley holding the Ryder Cup.

The European Ryder Cup Team, which included several Irish players, triumphed over the United States in the 34th Ryder Cup held at the Belfry, North Warwickshire, England, in late September. Of the twelve team players, three were Irish, one of whom, Paul McGinley, was playing in his first Ryder Cup. The Americans had been expected to win. They had five of the top10 players in … [Read more...] about Irish Win Ryder for Europe

Solas Award for Menino

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Boston's Irish Immigration Center is awarding its ninth annual Solas Award to Mayor Thomas Menino in recognition of his administration's work on behalf of immigrants and refugees. The award ceremony will take place on December 3, 2002 at the Boston Westin Hotel in Copley Square. Solas is the Irish word for light and the award was created to recognize people with a steadfast … [Read more...] about Solas Award for Menino

Ireland’s Ambassador to Washington Welcomed by President Bush

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

President George W. Bush formally welcomed Ireland's newest dignitary to the U.S. recently. Ireland's new ambassador in Washington, D.C., Noel Fahey, accompanied by his wife, Christine, presented his letter of credence to Bush in a White House meeting on Wednesday, September 25. Fahey, who replaces the popular Sean O'Huiginn in the top diplomatic post, praised the … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Ambassador to Washington Welcomed by President Bush

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