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Weekly Comment: Michael Flatley receives Lifetime Achievement Award

By Irish America Staff
December 4, 2015

December 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Riverdance and Lord of the Dance superstar Michael Flatley received a lifetime achievement award from Irish America magazine December 3 at the 30th annual Business 100 Awards Luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. Flatley, who is also a Golden Gloves-winning boxer and world-class flutist, received the award for his contributions to Irish dance, music, and cultural … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Michael Flatley receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Moët Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by 1 Comment

From County Down to downtown Manhattan, Jim Clerkin has moved around, and systematically up, in the world. After a career in the alcoholic beverage industry, he’s landed the top position in Moët Hennessy in North America. Now that he’s there, his goal is to help others do the same.  Jim Clerkin has had a relationship with Hennessy since before he was born. His father’s drink … [Read more...] about Moët Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin

The 30th Annual Irish America Business 100

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

For 30 years, this list has sought to recognize the phenomenal success of the Irish in corporate America. We are proud to have the opportunity to celebrate three decades of executives, managers, partners, and directors and prouder to recognize this landmark list. The honorees in the following pages represent some of the most innovative and impactful organizations doing business … [Read more...] about The 30th Annual Irish America Business 100

The 29th Annual
Irish America Business 100

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Business 100 recognizes the phenomenal success of the Irish in corporate America. The executives, managers, partners, and directors profiles in the following pages represent some of the most innovative and impactful organizations doing business in the United States. From startups to well-established American entities, these companies are as integral to the economy as our … [Read more...] about The 29th Annual
Irish America Business 100

Key Notes

April 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Irish America’s keynote speakers are making headlines. Three of Irish America’s former keynote speakers have been in the news recently, attesting to the enduring relevance of all our honorees and the range of activities they involve themselves in. Time to catch up with our former keynotes. Bill Ford Defends Unions In an interview on CNBC’s  “Squawk Box,” Irish America’s … [Read more...] about Key Notes

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On this day in 2000, Irish American George Mitchell was nominated along with President Bill Clinton for the Nobel Peace Prize. Mitchell served as United States Special Envoy for Ireland under President Clinton. He worked diligently for peaceful negotiations in Northern Ireland. The Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998, is largely credited to the work that Mitchell did and is widely described as one of the most crucial members in the peace talks. He was also made an Honorary Knight Grand Cross by Queen Elizabeth II for his service. He later became Special Envoy for Middle East Peace under President Obama.

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