Looking back at Irish America’s premier issue we see that it set the tone for what was to come: a thorough investigation into what it means to be Irish American. Thirty-five years later, we are still answering that question and still pondering the answers. Enjoy these quotes compiled over 35 years. -The Irish America Team 1986 Tip O'Neill “Growing up as a youngster in … [Read more...] about 35 Years: 1985-2020
Bob McCann
Glucksman Ireland House to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner Gala at NYU’s Kimmel Center
Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM (EST) The Glucksman Ireland House will hold its 11th annual dinner gala at NYU’s Kimmel Center to mark the 30 year anniversary as the home of Irish and Irish-American studies at New York University. Honoring four leaders in the fields of education, business and philanthropy, arts, and journalism: Bob McCann, celebrated philanthropist and … [Read more...] about Glucksman Ireland House to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner Gala at NYU’s Kimmel Center
Robert J. McCann: Businessman, Philanthropist
Robert J. McCann’s first day of work in Manhattan’s financial district was July 6, 1982. He remembers it was a Tuesday, and he was starting out as a trader on the floor for Merrill Lynch, a company he would spend the next 26 years with, eventually serving as its vice chairman. He had come from Pittsburgh, by way of Texas and West Virginia, and though he knew he had a … [Read more...] about Robert J. McCann: Businessman, Philanthropist
Bob McCann to Be Inducted to Irish America Hall of Fame
February 17, 2015
CEO of UBS Americas and UBS Wealth Management Americas Robert J. McCann will be inducted to the Irish America Hall of Fame March 16th in Manhattan, Irish America magazine has announced. McCann is being inducted for his long-standing involvement with Irish-American community and charity organizations like the American Ireland Fund and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of … [Read more...] about Bob McCann to Be Inducted to Irish America Hall of Fame
Irish Arts Center
Raises $1.1 Million
From left: Irish Arts Center vice chair Pauline Turley, Martin Hayes, special guest Sting (whose grandmother is Irish), Robert McCann, and Irish Arts Center executive director Aidan Connolly, pictured at the 15th Annual Spirit of Ireland Gala in October. The Center honored musician Martin Hayes and Bob McCann, CEO of UBS Americas. A record $1.1 million was raised for the Irish … [Read more...] about Irish Arts Center
Raises $1.1 Million