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A Theory About the Irish

April 29, 2021 by 2 Comments

Irish Americans are among the most generous in the world — the evidence is there in the World Giving Index. But why? Kieran McConville works with Concern Worldwide, an international humanitarian agency with its roots in Ireland, offices in the US, and a mission to eliminate extreme poverty across the world. That job has given him a unique perspective on both the challenges … [Read more...] about A Theory About the Irish

Big Turn Out for Irish American Partnership’s New York Leaders Breakfast

IA Newsletter April 24, 2024

May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

The Irish American Partnership held its fifth annual New York Business Leaders Breakfast on April 18, 2024. Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Avolon,  was presented with the 2024 New York Business Leadership Award.  Over 300 business leaders, friends, and supporters turned out to celebrate Geaney, Irish leadership and ingenuity. Mary Sugrue, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Big Turn Out for Irish American Partnership’s New York Leaders Breakfast

Irish American Partnership Grants $10,000 in Honor of Michael Dowling

By Maggie Holland, Assistant Editor
May / June 2019

May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

The Irish American Partnership announced a special grant of $10,000 to Ahalin National School in County Limerick during its annual New York Business Leaders Breakfast on April 10, 2019, in honor of Limerick native Michael J. Dowling, who is president and CEO of Northwell Health, the largest integrated health care system in New York State. Dowling delivered a keynote address … [Read more...] about Irish American Partnership Grants $10,000 in Honor of Michael Dowling

Ireland's Biggest Santa Cycle Reaches €1 Million Mark for Sick Children This Christmas

By Maggie Holland, Editorial Assistant
January / February 2019

December 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment

On Sunday, December 2, 500 Dubliners dressed as Santa Claus with Christmas lights took part in Ireland’s biggest Santa Cycle, now in its fourth year. After departing from the Phoenix Park, the Santas cycled through Dublin, past Our Lady’s Hospital in Crumlin, and finished in Clondalkin. The event was arranged by the Laurels Charity Crew, who won the charity event of the year at … [Read more...] about Ireland's Biggest Santa Cycle Reaches €1 Million Mark for Sick Children This Christmas

Flax Trust New York Banquet

By Irish America Staff
November / December 2018

November 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Jim Quinn, President of Flax Trust America with honorees Ed and Brigid Kenney and Sr. Mary Turley, Director of Flax Trust.

The 28th annual Flax Trust New York banquet took place in the 21 Club on October 10, 2018, honoring Ed and Brigid Kenney and Tom O’Brien, Director and Audit Chair of Prudential Financial Annuity Funds for their support of the work of the Trust over the years, having seen the projects firsthand. The Flax Trust is a registered charity formed in Belfast in 1977, and has as its … [Read more...] about Flax Trust New York Banquet

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