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The Irish at the Emmys

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2016

October 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

From intense dramas to variety shows, the Irish were well represented at the 68th annual Emmy Awards held in September. Winners included producer Mike Gibbons, one of the creative team behind James Corden’s wildly popular Late, Late Show “Carpool Karaoke” special. Gibbons – who previously won a Daytime Emmy – was among those who won for Outstanding Variety series. Up next for … [Read more...] about The Irish at the Emmys

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By Irish America Staff
December / January 2001

December 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

If this year's Emmy awards are any indication, the Irish still have the market on humor cornered. Two Irish Americans, Megan Mullally and Sean Hayes, of NBC's hit sitcom Will & Grace took the Best Supporting Actress/Actor in a Comedy Series awards. Mullally plays Karen Walker, Grace's assistant, and Hayes portrays Will'd hysterical friend Jack McFarland, Both actors are … [Read more...] about An Irish Pair
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January 31, 2000

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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