He's been nominated for Oscars, was recently awarded the French Legion d'Honneur, and won dozens of Grammies and other prestigious music awards. So it really isn't a big deal that U2 lead singer Bono has now been nominated for a little thing called the Nobel Peace Prize, is it? Think again. "It's just a huge honor to be even mentioned on the same list as people like Pope John … [Read more...] about Bono Nominated for Nobel
Awards
The Brigid Awards
On St. Brigid's Feast Day, February 1, over 400 people gathered in Chicago's Drake Hotel to honor women who have shown Brigid-like qualities of justice, compassion and generosity. The Brigid Awards, now in their third year, are the brainchild of Mary Pat O'Connor, who was featured in Irish America Nov./Dec. article on professionals working overseas with the Irish aid agency, … [Read more...] about The Brigid Awards
Stars Turn Out For
Concern Gala Evening
The stars came out in October to honor A.M. Rosenthal, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose work on behalf of human rights and compassion in consistently calling attention to the voiceless suffering was honored by Concern Worldwide at their fourth annual Award Dinner Dance. ♦ … [Read more...] about Stars Turn Out For
Concern Gala Evening
Hibernia: Ellsworth Kelly Wins International Award
Irish-American artist Ellsworth Kelly and the Ulster Youth Orchestra were among the winners in the 12th Praemium Imperiale, the world's largest arts awards. The Praemium Imperiale singles out artists in the five fields of Painting, Sculture, Architecture, Music, and Theatre / Film. It is among the most prestigious international honors for artists whose achievements are in … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Ellsworth Kelly Wins International Award