Niamh Hyland sang “Silent Night” in Irish, and a hush fell over the room – a splendid room with tall windows, looking out over Central Park. So often at Irish events, music is the thread that holds it all together, acting as the link to the ancestors across the generations, and this occasion was no different. It was December 12, and some 250 Irish and Irish Americans were … [Read more...] about Celebrating thePast and Present
Eileen McDonnell
Irish America’s 2018 Business 100
By Irish America Staff
Irish America magazine is delighted to announce that Eileen McDonnell, Chairman and CEO of Penn Mutual will deliver the keynote address at the 2018 Business 100. Please join us on December 12th at the New York Metropolitan Club, to celebrate Eileen and the 2018 Business 100 honorees for the 33rd annual awards luncheon. For tickets and information click here. To nominate … [Read more...] about Irish America’s 2018 Business 100
Eileen McDonnell Honored at Concern U.S. Seeds of Hope Awards
Concern Worldwide U.S. recognized Penn Mutual chairman and CEO Eileen McDonnell at its 21st annual Seeds of Hope dinner in November. McDonnell was honored for her outstanding dedication to improving the lives of the world’s poorest people, particularly women and young girls. “I am humbled by Concern Worldwide’s perseverance in their commitment not only to emergency relief, but … [Read more...] about Eileen McDonnell Honored at Concern U.S. Seeds of Hope Awards
Bringing Seeds of Hope to The World
Irish relief organization Concern Worldwide U.S., which for the past 40 years has served the poorest of the poor across 26 countries around the world, will hold its 21st annual Seeds of Hope award dinner on November 28. This year’s Seeds of Hope honoree is Eileen McDonnell, chairman, president, and CEO of Penn Mutual Life. McDonnell, whose grandparents were born in Clare, … [Read more...] about Bringing Seeds of Hope to The World