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December / January 2018

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First Word:
American Dreamers

“Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according …
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2017 Irish America Business 100 Awards

Now in its fourth decade, the Irish America Business 100 has a long history of …
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Bill McDermott: The American Dreamer

With tenacity, focus, a lot of hard work, and an ability to inspire others to …
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Bobby Kennedy’s Message of Unity and Raging Spirit

Chris Matthews talks about his new book, which offers valuable insights into Bobby Kennedy, and …
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California High Schooler Wins Surfing Competitions on Tricolor Longboard

Los Angeles area high schooler Emily Rose Flavin, 17, is an award-winning amateur competitive surfer in both …
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Eileen McDonnell Honored at Concern U.S. Seeds of Hope Awards

Concern Worldwide U.S. recognized Penn Mutual chairman and CEO Eileen McDonnell at its 21st annual Seeds of …
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Eugene O’Neill Awards

Television host and entertainer Phil Donahue (second from left) was awarded with the Irish American …
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First American Wins NY Marathon in 40 Years

With a finish time of 2 hours 26 minutes, Shalane Flanagan (below) became the first …
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Gaelic League Donates Archives to NUIG

A new chapter in Irish language scholarship is about to begin as the National University …
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Gerry Adams Announces Retirement

Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Féin and one of the most formidable figures in Irish …
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Girl Power: University College Cork’s Annual Alumni Awards

Several outstanding University College Cork graduates were recently honored at the university’s annual alumni awards in November, …
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Ireland At Christmas

Christmas the most magical time of year in Ireland, where the festive atmosphere is not …
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Ireland’s First President

Douglas Hyde, born in Roscommon in 1860, was a leading figure in the Gaelic revival …
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Ireland’s Watchmaking Revolution

The word “clock,” one of the oldest human inventions, is derived from the Celtic words …
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Irish American Priest Beatified in Detroit

Father Solanus Casey, a first-generation Irish American Capuchin priest, was beatified in Detroit in November, …
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Irish Books, Arts, and Music Celebration 2017 Honors Deserving Irish

The Ninth Annual iBAM! 2017 opened in October with a near-sold-out concert when Daniel O’Donnell …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Barry Lyndon Joins the Criterion Collection

In the annals of classic Irish films, Barry Lyndon holds a strange spot. It has …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
RFK Biopics in the Works for 50th Anniversary of his Death

June 2018 will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Rising Irish Stars On Both Sides of the Camera

The Hollywood Reporter recently highlighted 10 rising Irish stars set to make serious waves in …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Samuel Beckett’s “Film” and “Notfilm”

It sounds like a Ph.D. candidate’s idea of a joke: What do you get when …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Saoirse Ronan Just Can’t Do Wrong

The Irish actress earned raves in the November coming-of-age movie Lady Bird, which was directed …
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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
TV & Streaming Report

Here are some new, recent, and noteworthy Irish shows streaming on various services. ABC has given …
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Irish Passport Service Wins World Class Civil Service Award

The Irish Passport Service was recognized for its outstanding achievement with the World Class Civil …
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Irish Post Awards 2017: “Together We are Immense”

A night of community, Brexit, and high praise of the Irish in Britain as Bob …
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Irish Woman Among Youngest Ever to Pass New York Bar

When the results of the July New York Bar Exam were posted this fall, Aoife …
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Last Word:
Lessons on Leadership

General Martin Dempsey on what he learned from the writings of W.B. Yeats. ℘℘℘ I first became …
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LinkedIn Launches New HQ in Ireland

LinkedIn officially opened its new Europe, Middle East, and Africa headquarters in Dublin in September, …
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More than 100 Syrian Refugees at Home in Roscommon

Ballaghadereen is a small town in County Roscommon of about 2,000 people, and since March, …
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New Irish Embassies and Consulates to Open in 2018

In October, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney announced the opening of six …
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Out of Reach:
Memories of a Distant Father

I reached for my father’s hand as he lay in his hospital bed. Sensing his …
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Photo Album: A Visit to Santa

Christmas, 1959 One Christmas was so much like another in those years, to borrow a line …
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Review of Books

Recently published books of Irish and Irish American interest. ℘℘℘ NONFICTION Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation …
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Roots: The MacDermots

The MacDermots are a clan of royalty and rebels. ℘℘℘ The MacDermot clan and its descendants have …
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Roscommon, Part I:
Ireland’s Lake District

A county that is rich in beauty and many historical sites. ℘℘℘ The third largest of Connacht’s …
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Roscommon, Part III:
The Hungry Years

Roscommon was one of the hardest hit counties during the Famine, losing 31 percent of …
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Roscommon, Part III: The Hungry Years

Roscommon was one of the hardest hit counties during the Famine, losing 31 percent of …
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Sláinte! The Irish Pig, Part II: Everything but the Oink

How the Irish used every part of the pig to create varied and resourceful dishes. Anyone …
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Slane Castle Open for Whiskey Touring

After eight years in the making and two years of building and renovations, a new …
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Steve Martin Honored at Irish Arts Center Gala

New York’s Irish Arts Center honored Oscar-, Emmy-, and Grammy-winning performer Steve Martin in October …
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The Golden Touch

The most surprising thing about Nigel O’Reilly is not that he looks so young (at …
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Those We Lost

Glen Campbell 1936 – 2017 Country singer, songwriter, session musician, actor, and television host Glen Campbell, best …
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UCD’s Smurfit Business School Annual New York Fundraiser

The University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School held its 15th Annual New York …
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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

The world has been enriched by many distinctly Irish songs. “Danny Boy” and “MacNamara’s Band” …
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Wild Irish Women: Rita Hayworth, the Ravishing and Ravished Redhead

The tragic star who burned too bright but always gave the loveliest light.  Her mother, the …
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Women in Leadership: Her Place at the Table

Enterprise Ireland hosted their inaugural female leadership and entrepreneurship event in New York City in …
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FIRST WORD

First Word:
American Dreamers

HIGHLIGHTS

Cover Story

Bill McDermott: The American Dreamer

News
The latest updates from Irish America’s most recent print issue….
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Hibernia
News from Ireland and happenings in Irish America….
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Those We Lost
A tribute to those who have passed on…..
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Slainte!
Tracing the history of traditional Irish food, drink, and celebration…..
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Photo Album
Photos and stories of our reader’s Irish ancestors….
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SPECIAL

Last Word:
Lessons on Leadership

General Martin Dempsey on what he learned from the writings of W.B. Yeats. ℘℘℘ I first became …
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