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We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it

By Michael Dowling
February 14, 2026

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America’s power, brand, and strength were built by the diverse talents and contributions of all immigrants. In late spring 1831, French philosopher, diplomat, and historian Alexis de Tocqueville came to New York City and spent the next five months traveling across the United States. The young nation was experiencing its first major wave of immigration during … [Read more...] about We Should Celebrate Diversity, Not Cancel it

St. Patrick Day Medals & Honors

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin awards Research Ireland St. Patrick’s  Day Medal to Leading Experts in Philosophy and Healthcare Taoiseach Micheál Martin trip to Washington, D.C., included his much publicized visit to the Oval Office to meet with President Trump, but he also made time to give out some very important awards to leading experts in the philosophy and healthcare … [Read more...] about St. Patrick Day Medals & Honors

2024 Hall of Fame Awards

The newly re-opened American Irish Historical Society provided the backdrop to a beautiful evening that saw three legendary leaders in the Irish community in New York being inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame. Founded in 2010 in celebration of Irish America magazine’s 25th anniversary, the Irish America Hall of Fame honors the extraordinary achievements of … [Read more...] about 2024 Hall of Fame Awards

2022 Healthcare 50 Awards

Irish America magazine celebrated many of the most distinguished frontline workers at the 2022 Healthcare & Life Sciences 50 event at the New York Yacht Club on October 3. After forgoing the event for two years due to Covid-19 restrictions, it was a pleasure to honor Irish American members of the medical and healthcare communities for their work in leading us through the … [Read more...] about 2022 Healthcare 50 Awards

Taking the Lead

By Tom Deignan

Fall 2022

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by Tom Deignan Northwell CEO Michael Dowling talks about leadership, the future of healthcare, and what immigrants can teach the rest of us You could understand why someone like Michael Dowling – who grew up amidst extreme poverty in Limerick – might turn out to be a bit of a pessimist.  Especially if they also spent the last two-plus years weathering the grim storm … [Read more...] about Taking the Lead