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Connors is ready for the Craic
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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...
Madden’s work ethic is awe-inspiring
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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...
Sheehan goes where work takes him
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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...
Chocolate Treats for Valentine’s Day!
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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...
‘Power to illuminate lives, worlds’
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‘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 ...
Gillen ‘Project’ recalls ’50s uneasiness
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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.” ...
Changing how we age
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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...
Scór stars shine bright on Broadway
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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...
TradFest shows what music can be
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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...
Community is strong, supportive
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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 ...
Salon honors Dr. King at IAC
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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...
Imbolg, Brigid’s Day to be celebrated in NYC
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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...

 

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