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Irish America magazine - Aug/Sept '08 issue: The Global Irishman, In the Name of the Fada, Chicago and the Irish, Hannah’s Descendants, Roots: The Marvelous McDonaghs, Slainte: Dancing at Lughnasa, Review of Books, Ashley Davis - Finding Herself Through Her Past
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Global Irishman
HSBC’s Brendan McDonagh is a new breed of international Irishman and was the 2008 Wall Street 50 Keynote speaker.
Brendan McDonagh tells Niall O’Dowd about how he went from being the son
of a butcher to becoming the CEO of HSBC Bank North America.
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In the Name of the Fada
The Irish language has found an unlikely advocate and hero in Des
Bishop. Sharon Ní Chonchúir conducts a bilingual interview with the
Irish-American comedian about this accidental love affair that has
changed his life.
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Hannah and Her Descendants
John Kernaghan looks at the trials faced by Irish immigrants to Canada
and the tragedy that befell the immigrant ship, the Hannah, in the icy
waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Chicago and the Irish
The “City on the Prairie” has long been a haven for Irish immigrants and
their families. Tom Deignan explores how the Irish have influenced the
dynamics of Chicago, from the building of the canals to the rich history
of gang culture.
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A Flying Finn Javelin
Former Olympian Marjorie Larney – the youngest javelin thrower in
Olympic history – recalls her experiences at the 1952 summer games.
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A New Kind of Leader For a New Kind of Ireland
On May 7, Brian Cowen was elected by Dáil Eireann to become Ireland’s
twelfth Taoiseach. Niall O’Dowd went to Dublin to meet him.
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Strong Echoes of Ireland at Book Fair
Mary Pat Kelly visits BookExpo America and finds a wealth of Irish in
attendance. Alphie McCourt was there to launch his memoir, A Long
Stone’s Throw.
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