Donald Keough's love of Ireland and all things Irish led to his involvement in fostering Ireland's economy. He led several groups of American businessmen, including Warren Buffett, on economic missions to the country over the years.In 1993, Keough retired as president and COO of The Coca-Cola Company, and that same year he and his wife, Marilyn, endowed a chair of Irish Studies … [Read more...] about Donald Keough
Donald Keough
Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly got his first big break on Broadway in the Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey. He had graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was operating his successful dance schools in Pittsburgh and in Johnstown, Pennsylvania when he decided to try his luck in New York. Within a short time he landed the part of Harry the Hoofer in William Saroyan's hit The Time of Your … [Read more...] about Gene Kelly
Ireland welcomes over 5,000 new citizens
THIS month over 5,000 people received Irish Citizenship at the Convention Centre, Dublin. Applicants from over 130 countries made a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and became Irish citizens. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan was joined by Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers and Minister of … [Read more...] about Ireland welcomes over 5,000 new citizens
Ireland is one of top ten ‘clean’ nations
The Republic is perceived to be among the least corrupt nations in the world TOP TEN COUNTRIES PERCEIVED TO BE THE LEAST CORRUPT ACCORDING TO TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL 🇩🇰 1. Denmark🇫🇮 2. Finland🇸🇬 3. Singapore🇳🇿 4. New Zealand🇱🇺 5. Luxembourg🇳🇴 6. Norway🇨🇭 7. Switzerland🇸🇪 8. Sweden🇳🇱 9. Netherlands🇮🇪 10= Ireland🇦🇺 10= Australia🇮🇸 10= Iceland UK & USA 🇬🇧 20. United … [Read more...] about Ireland is one of top ten ‘clean’ nations
St Patrick’s festival in Birmingham will keep celebrations going despite parade cancellation
BUSINESSES in Birmingham have come together to host a series of St Patrick’s Day events which will keep the celebrations going in the city despite the cancellation of its annual parade. Following the news earlier this week that the parade would not go ahead in 2025, due to the costs of hosting it, a number of firms across Digbeth have organised an alternative celebration of all … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s festival in Birmingham will keep celebrations going despite parade cancellation