Irish America
Irish America
GRACE "Now as the dawn is breaking, sure my heart is breaking, too. / As they lead me out to die, my thoughts will be of you." Rosemary Rogers profiles Grace Gifford (1888–1955), an Irish artist, political cartoonist, and republican activist best known for marrying Easter Rising leader Joseph "Joe" Plunkett in a jail cell hours before his execution. It was a drama … [Read more...] about Wild Irish Women | Mrs. Joe Plunkett
“Across generations, Irish Americans have demonstrated a determination not only to succeed, but to break new ground, to innovate and to inspire. The resilience and distinctiveness' of Irish America is remarkable. Those recognized in this issue of Irish America are all critical to building on that legacy and carrying it forward in the 21st century.” - Ambassador Geraldine Byrne … [Read more...] about First Word: Trailblazers Past and Present
Michael Twomey emigrated to the U.S. in the 1880s from County Cork. The Twomeys primarily settled across the New York and New England region. My dad, John Toomey (the name changed from Twomey to Toomey on arrival in America), and his brother owned and operated Toomey’s Diner in Brooklyn on the corner of Rogers Avenue and Empire Blvd, from 1935 to 1965. Since it was only two … [Read more...] about Photo Album: Toomey’s Diner
Leadership, Learning, and Life: Tony Reilly’s journey from soccer scholarship to the world of finance.Tony Reilly, founder and CEO of Ascend Advisory Group, talks to Tom Deignan about his early days in the U.S., his mentors, his company, and how having "more" means giving "more" back. “I’ve Always Been a Dreamer” Tony Reilly vividly remembers a life-changing moment from his … [Read more...] about Building a Billion Dollar Business
