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Avolon’s Paul Geaney Presented with Irish ...

The Irish American Partnership has presented its 2024 New York Business Leadership award to Paul Geaney, President & Chief Commercial Officer at Avolon. The award was celebrated at a breakfast reception at the historic Union League Club of New York attended by over 300 business leaders, friends, and supporters. 

Previous honorees include Adrian Jones, Chairman and Co-Head, Global Private Equity, Goldman Sachs; Stan McCarthy, former Chief Executive, Kerry Group; Michael Dowling, President and Chief Executive at Norwell Health; and Bernie Brennan, President of the Royal Dublin Society.

Avolon’s Paul Geaney Presented with Irish American Partnership 2024 Business Leadership Award
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LPGA star Leona Maguire Presents $25,000 from ...

As Ambassador with leading transatlantic educational charity, the Irish American Partnership, Leona was delighted to award grants to four primary schools while she prepares for the 2023 KPMG Women’s Irish Open.

LPGA star Leona Maguire Presents $25,000 from the Irish American Partnership, marking over $250,000 received by thirty-five Primary Schools so far in 2023
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Boston Peace Dinner Raises $30,000 for ...

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) was honored and delighted to have received a $30,000 donation from a special dinner organized by leading transatlantic educational charity the Irish American Partnership, Ireland Gateway To Europe, and the Boston College Ireland Business Council.

The Boston College Peace Dinner was held in March to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and to celebrate Senator George Mitchell’s distinguished contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland, special guest speakers at the event included Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III, Senator George Mitchell, Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office Steve Baker MP, and Tommie Gorman, author, journalist and former Northern Ireland Editor of RTE.  More>> 

Boston Peace Dinner Raises $30,000 for Integrated Education
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Irish American Partnership Announces ...

Leading transatlantic educational charity the Irish American Partnership is delighted to announce its support of, and partnership with, Leader Kicking. Founded by Tadhg Leader, former rugby union player and gridiron football placekicker, Leader Kicking is a non-profit organization that creates and supports a pathway for young Irish athletes to access a college education in the US. More>>

Irish American Partnership Announces Partnership with Leader Kicking
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Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan ...

Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland". The Irish American Partnership is proud to support not only the production of this important book, but also the pioneering Activating Social Empathy education program, piloted throughout all Irish secondary schools.

Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Partnership-Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"

Avolon’s Paul Geaney Presented with Irish American Partnership 2024 Business Leadership Award

Avolon’s Paul Geaney Presented with Irish American Partnership 2024 Business Leadership Award

The Irish American Partnership has presented its 2024 New York Business Leadership award to Paul Geaney, President & Chief Commercial Officer at Avolon. The award was celebrated at a breakfast reception at the historic Union League Club of New York attended by over 300 business leaders, friends, and supporters. 

Previous honorees include Adrian Jones, Chairman and Co-Head, Global Private Equity, Goldman Sachs; Stan McCarthy, former Chief Executive, Kerry Group; Michael Dowling, President and Chief Executive at Norwell Health; and Bernie Brennan, President of the Royal Dublin Society.

Jim Kelliher Joins The Board of Directors

The Partnership announces the election of Jim Kelliher to its Board of Directors. Chief Executive Mary Sugrue said, “I have the privilege to welcome Jim Kelliher, who has been newly elected to our expanding Board of Directors. As a four-time CFO and financial executive, his global business acumen, vision, and unwavering commitment to Ireland are all tremendous assets to our organization."

Charles Francis “Chuck” Feeney – A Tribute

Charles Francis “Chuck” Feeney – A Tribute

Today the Board and staff of the Irish American Partnership join the international community in mourning the loss of Chuck Feeney. Irish American businessman and philanthropist who gave all, and inspired so many to do the same. Chuck Feeney’s philanthropic organization, The Atlantic Philanthropies, made grants totaling more than $8 billion, much of it anonymously, to causes on five continents. 

Boston Peace Dinner Raises $30,000 for Integrated Education

Boston Peace Dinner Raises $30,000 for Integrated Education

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) was honored and delighted to have received a $30,000 donation from a special dinner organized by leading transatlantic educational charity the Irish American Partnership, Ireland Gateway To Europe, and the Boston College Ireland Business Council.

The Boston College Peace Dinner was held in March to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and to celebrate Senator George Mitchell’s distinguished contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland, special guest speakers at the event included Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III, Senator George Mitchell, Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office Steve Baker MP, and Tommie Gorman, author, journalist and former Northern Ireland Editor of RTE.  More>> 

Irish American Partnership Announces Partnership with Leader Kicking

Irish American Partnership Announces Partnership with Leader Kicking

Leading transatlantic educational charity the Irish American Partnership is delighted to announce its support of, and partnership with, Leader Kicking. Founded by Tadhg Leader, former rugby union player and gridiron football placekicker, Leader Kicking is a non-profit organization that creates and supports a pathway for young Irish athletes to access a college education in the US. More>>

Irish American Partnership Announces $500,000 in Educational Grants on Leadership Mission

Irish American Partnership Announces $500,000 in Educational Grants on Leadership Mission

The Irish American Partnership (the Partnership) disbursed $500,000 in grants to education and community programs across the island of Ireland during its biennial leadership mission this week. This round brings the charity’s year-to-date funding for Ireland to $1.2 million. The awards were announced at a reception to culminate the mission, hosted at the residence of U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin

Announcing Our New Patron, Pádraig Harrington: Three-time Major Champion and European Ryder Cup Captain internationally renowned golfer

Announcing Our New Patron, Pádraig Harrington: Three-time Major Champion and European Ryder Cup Captain internationally renowned golfer

The Partnership is pleased to announce internationally renowned champion golfer, Pádraig Harrington, as its Patron at a reception today at US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin’s residence in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. To mark Harrington’s patronage, the Partnership, in collaboration with the Department of Education, will launch the Outdoor Play & Learning program providing $250,000 funding for primary schools to purchase resources that enhance outdoor play and learning. Outdoor Play & Learning has been developed in response to the great need identified by principals and teachers to encourage young people to get outside particularly in the wake of virtual learning necessitated by COVID-19.

Irish American Partnership Announces $1 Million Gift to Peter McVerry Trust to Expand Offerings for Homeless and At-Risk Youth

Irish American Partnership Announces $1 Million Gift to Peter McVerry Trust to Expand Offerings for Homeless and At-Risk Youth

The investment was made possible by Partnership support, particularly from Partnership Chairman and Founder of national general contractor Clune Construction Company, Michael T. Clune, and his secondary school friend Irish businessman and financier, Dermot Desmond.

Specifically, the $1 Million gift will provide underprivileged young people (aged 13-17) who have been removed from mainstream schools with a high quality of education, equipping them with life skills to play a positive role in society through existing learning centers.

100 cents of every dollar is Invested in the people, culture, and ideas that build a peaceful and prosperous Ireland. The Partnership is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization recognized by the IRS with the Tax ID: 22-2801642. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.