We’re familiar with the traditionally large-scale and internationally renowned St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – New York, Boston, Chicago, Dublin, and the like – but what about the other 190 countries? What about the other 47 U.S. states? What about upstate?
In addition to national landmarks, fountains, and even rivers (looking at you, Chicago) turning green in honor of … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Diaspora:
19 Places Other than Dublin to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Archives for February 2015
St. Patrick’s Diaspora:
Bob McCann to Be Inducted to Irish America Hall of Fame
CEO of UBS Americas and UBS Wealth Management Americas Robert J. McCann will be inducted to the Irish America Hall of Fame March 16th in Manhattan, Irish America magazine has announced. McCann is being inducted for his long-standing involvement with Irish-American community and charity organizations like the American Ireland Fund and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of … [Read more...] about Bob McCann to Be Inducted to Irish America Hall of Fame
Hozier and Annie Lenox Perform at 2015 Grammys
February 9, 2015
Last night's 57th annual Grammy Awards held some promise for its Irish contenders at the outset, but in the end, the major Irish nominees walked away empty handed. But that is not to say that the event was devoid of an Irish presence. Although Hozier is not a name that would immediately strike most as belonging to an Irish pedigree, Andrew Hozier-Byrne was born on St. Patricks … [Read more...] about Hozier and Annie Lenox Perform at 2015 Grammys
ICON Creates Global Innovation Hub in Ireland
February 4, 2015
ICON plc, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, announced a new global innovation hub which will create 200 new jobs in Ireland. The hub will foster the development of new technologies and clinical trial processes that will enable faster access to large volumes of clinical data and will enable … [Read more...] about ICON Creates Global Innovation Hub in Ireland
Hillary Rodham Clinton to be Inducted into Irish America Hall of Fame
We are delighted to announce Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton will be inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame. The former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from New York is being honored for her work on the Irish peace process. "Hillary Rodham Clinton is one of the unsung heroes of the success of the Irish peace process,” said Irish America co-founder Niall … [Read more...] about Hillary Rodham Clinton to be Inducted into Irish America Hall of Fame