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35 Years: 1985-2020

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

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

2018 Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

By Irish America Staff
October 5, 2018

October 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Every year, Irish America magazine is proud to present the Healthcare and Life Sciences 50, a celebration of the works of the best Irish-born and Irish-American leaders in medical fields, that include medical care, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, research, development, and life sciences venture capital. This year's awards dinner will take place on November 2 at … [Read more...] about 2018 Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

Irish America Celebrates 2017 Healthcare & Life Sciences 50

By Irish America Staff
September 7, 2017

September 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Irish America magazine celebrated its annual Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Awards at a dinner event at the New York Yacht Club September 6. The event, co-hosted by Irish clinical research company ICON plc, paid tribute to the impressive range of the Irish in the medical profession and the work of the best Irish and Irish American healthcare professionals featured in the … [Read more...] about Irish America Celebrates 2017 Healthcare & Life Sciences 50

Photos from Irish America’s 2017 Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Awards

Photos by Nuala Purcell

September 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

The 4th annual Irish America Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Awards took place September 6 at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan with keynote speaker Daniel O'Day, CEO of Roche Pharmaceuticals. Scroll through below for photos from the celebration of the top Irish and Irish American healthcare professionals across all areas of medicine from pharmaceuticals to elder care, and … [Read more...] about Photos from Irish America’s 2017 Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 Awards

Daniel O’Day: Healthcare’s New Frontiersman

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
August / September 2017

August 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

As the visionary leader of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, Daniel O’Day is changing the future of patient care. At a time in our country when healthcare is a polarizing topic, everyone can agree with Daniel O’Day. His mission to cut the time between discovering life-changing medicines and getting those medicines to patients is central to his role as … [Read more...] about Daniel O’Day: Healthcare’s New Frontiersman

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Irish American tennis star Maureen Connolly won the U.S. Open at only 18 years old on September 7 of 1953. Connolly defeated Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, making her the first woman in tennis to ever win the “Grand Slam.” She had won the prior French Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon of that same year. After this achievement, Connolly went on to be named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year from 1951-1953. However, her career tragically ended a year later after injuring her leg.

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