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The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: C. Feeney – R. Fitzgerald

January 2000

October 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Charles Feeney Chief Executive Officer Medallion Hotels Revenue: N/A Employees: N/A A native and resident of New Jersey, Charles "Chuck" Feeney has shown a considerable commitment by dedicating energy and time to helping the peace process in Ireland. He was one of four Irish Americans involved in bringing about the IRA and Loyalist ceasefires. A member of the Irish-American … [Read more...] about The 100 Most Influential Irish Americans in Business: C. Feeney – R. Fitzgerald

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