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Celebrities Hand Over Purses

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Celebrities have handed over their purses, literally, in aid of a good cause. In January, Concern Worldwide held an auction to raise money for its work assisting the impoverished in developing parts of the world. Isabella Rossellini, Barbara Walters, and Marian Keyes were a few of the names who donated their handbags to be auctioned. But the men weren't left out in the cold. … [Read more...] about Celebrities Hand Over Purses

Celebs $hare

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2002

December 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Last month "America: A Tribute to Heroes," the telethon featuring just about everyone in the entertainment industry, raised more than $150 million for relief efforts in New York. But many others in the industry thought it wasn't enough. The whole cast of The west wing including Irish American star Martin Sheen, donated their salaries from their special episode on terrorism. … [Read more...] about Celebs $hare

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