Irish America honored the heroes and victims of 9/11 at its annual Top 100 event held on March 14, 2002 at The Plaza Hotel, New York City. The honorees came from every segment of the community – firefighters and police officers, ironworkers who cleared Ground Zero for rescue workers, and families who had lost loved ones. The guest speaker, President of Ireland Mary … [Read more...] about President Mary McAleese’s Address to 9/11 Heroes
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George Mitchell: A Keystone of the Good Friday Agreement
To mark the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement on April 10, 1998, we are look back on Deaglán de Bréadún's profile on former U.S. Senator George Mitchell, who played a crucial role in the ultimate success of the peace talks. ℘℘℘ COMETH the hour, cometh the man. Philosophers have argued for a long time over the importance of the individual in history. … [Read more...] about George Mitchell: A Keystone of the Good Friday Agreement
Irish Micky Ward: The Fighter Speaks Out
The real-life boxer behind the Oscar-nominated movie Eight years ago, Irish America magazine honored boxer Micky Ward as one of “The Irish 100.” Ward received his tribute at the annual Irish America awards banquet at the Plaza Hotel in New York. “I don’t know why I’m being honored,” Micky said that night. Then he turned toward fellow honoree, Robert Morris, leader of the New … [Read more...] about Irish Micky Ward: The Fighter Speaks Out
The Top 100
"I'm, Irish. There are some things more important to me than money." - POLICE COMMISSIONER RAY KELLY Our Top 100 is about many things, but more than anything, it's about heart. It's about an 11-year-old giving up play time to practice Irish dance and winning the World Championship in Ireland. It's about a snowboarder going for the gold and coming up just short, and a skater … [Read more...] about The Top 100