Culture
Connors is ready for the Craic
John Connors in “Ireland’s Call.” By Peter McDermott Film and TV star John Connors wants to see more working-class stories told by working-class ac...
February 19, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Madden’s work ethic is awe-inspiring
Joanie Madden, second from left: “What I love is that I’m running a trad cruise and that it’s successful." Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely If J...
February 15, 2019
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Sheehan goes where work takes him
County Laois native Robert Sheehan stars in “The Umbrella Academy,” a new series debuting on Netflixt tomorrow that is based on the comic book seri...
February 14, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s Day!
SERGII KOVAL | DREAMSTIME Recipes / By Margaret M. Johnson Valentine’s Day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of poet Geoffrey C...
February 13, 2019
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
‘Power to illuminate lives, worlds’
Alice McDermott signing a copy of “The Ninth Hour.” Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott On Thursday evening, Feb. 28, novelist Alice McDermott ...
February 12, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Gillen ‘Project’ recalls ’50s uneasiness
Aidan Gillen’s Josef Hynek in "Project Blue Book" represents a change of pace from the Dubliner’s roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Peaky Blinders.” ...
February 11, 2019
by Karen Butler
Culture
Changing how we age
Dr. Rozalyn Anderson directs the Metabolism of Aging Research Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is biological sciences co-editor-i...
February 10, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Scór stars shine bright on Broadway
Everyone was in fine form on the evening of Jan. 18. Origin's 1st Irish Theatre Festival 2019 hosted various plays, productions, and feature events...
February 07, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
TradFest shows what music can be
Temple Bar. PHOTO: TIM REILLY By Colleen Taylor TradFest, held the week through Sunday, Jan. 27, made Dublin the place to be for music lovers. What...
February 06, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Community is strong, supportive
Sheila Connolly. HILARY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott Sheila Connolly writes a mystery series set in West Cork that has ...
February 05, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Salon honors Dr. King at IAC
Irish American Writers & Artists members, from left, Cat Dwyer, Kathleen Walsh D’Arcy, Mark Butler, Maureen Hossbacher and Karen Daly. PHOTO BY PET...
February 04, 2019
by Karen Daly
Culture
Imbolg, Brigid’s Day to be celebrated in NYC
Vonnie Quinn and Mary Courtney at last year's event. Nollaig Na mBan NY will present an afternoon of Irish culture and entertainment marking Imbolg...
February 01, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff