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Striking Gold – Transcontinental Railroad Turns 150

By Mary Gallagher, Assistant Editor
May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Irish contributions to American history received a special recognition this week. The 150th anniversary of connecting the First Transcontinental Railroad was commemorated in a two-day celebration in Utah May 9 and 10 at Promontory Point, the state landmark where the Golden Spike connecting the track’s east and west branches was struck on May 10, 1869. The railroad was six years … [Read more...] about Striking Gold – Transcontinental Railroad Turns 150

New Jobs for Kerry

By Irish America Staff
September / October 2018

September 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Irish fintech company Fexco is creating 175 jobs over the next three years at its headquarters in Killorglin, County Kerry. The jobs will be in the areas of information, communication technology, software development, and sales as part of the payment firm’s expansion strategy. The 175 new jobs will add to the existing staff of 2,300 working across Fexco’s Irish and … [Read more...] about New Jobs for Kerry

Bill Ford, Jr: Heritage, Family and Moving Forward

February / March 2012

January 26, 2012 by 1 Comment

The 26th annual Business 100 luncheon, which took place on December 15th at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, drew many of America’s top corporate leaders. Highlights included the presentation to Jim Quinn, president of Tiffany & Co., of the Irish Spirit Award, the keynote address by William C. Ford, Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, and a parting song by … [Read more...] about Bill Ford, Jr: Heritage, Family and Moving Forward

2011 Business 100 Awards Luncheon Highlights

December 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Some highlights from the Irish America Business 100 luncheon on December 15, 2011 at the Metropolitan Club of New York. The Business 100 is an annual celebration of the best and brightest Irish Americans leading some of the most innovative and powerful corporations in the world. William Clay Ford, Jr., Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company delivered the keynote address and … [Read more...] about 2011 Business 100 Awards Luncheon Highlights

Rebuilding the Skyline

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2011

October 1, 2011 by 3 Comments

The heroism and sacrifices of Irish Americans on September 11, 2001 have been well documented. What has not been discussed nearly as much are the contributions Irish Americans are currently making to the long rebuilding process at the World Trade Center.   Honoring the Past There’s Irish-born Tony Kearney, who supervises some 500 construction workers. There are … [Read more...] about Rebuilding the Skyline

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