Global poverty and climate change can be averted by 2030. That’s according to Declan Kelly, a businessman from Portroe in Tipperary. Speaking on Ireland’s Late, Late Show in November, Kelly outlined “Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream,“ which aims to do just that. The United Nations has 17 global goals for sustainable development and Kelly is focusing on three of those: … [Read more...] about Fighting Poverty and Climate Change
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The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Business
By Irish America Staff
November 1999
Brian P. BurnsArt Collector He's a man of many talents -- business executive, attorney and philanthropist -- but it is perhaps for his extensive and unequaled art collection that Brian Burns is best known. Through his efforts, the work of dozens of Irish artists is exhibited regularly at various locations throughout the U.S. In 1996, an exhibition titled "America's Eye: Irish … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Business
The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Builders
By Irish America Staff
November 1999
Henry Ford King of the Road "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." He changed the future of this country, and indeed the world, with his revolutionary line of stylish, affordable motor cars. Today the name Ford is synonymous with quality, safety and value for money. He wouldn't have had it any other way. Born July 30, 1863, Henry Ford was … [Read more...] about The Greatest Irish Americans of the Century: Builders