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First Twenty of our Young Guns named ahead of Irish 40 under 40
NewsFebruary 12, 2016by Irish Echo Staff
By Irish Echo Staff
With just two weeks to go, until the biggest celebration in the nation of young Irish America, the Irish Echo can reveal the names of our first twenty outstanding honorees for the Irish 40 under 40.
Over 200 guests will gather in Rosie O’Grady’s on Seventh Avenue in New York on 26 February for the ninth annual Irish 40 Under 40 when guest speaker will be State Representative Ed Braunstein of Queens.
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This year’s band of high-achievers include Irish Americans making a difference across the country, from San Diego to Syracuse and from Albany to Atlanta.
Sponsors of this year’s event include Kalikow and Tourism Ireland.
Our first 20 confirmed recipients are:
Six special awards will be presented to selected honorees at the gala celebration in New York including a People’s Choice Accolade to be chosen by internet vote.
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