Culture
‘The Ferryman’ engages, entertains
Fionnula Flanagan (Aunt Maggie Far Away) and Mark Lambert (Uncle Patrick Carney) in "The Ferryman." PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS By Orla O’Sullivan Broadwa...
February 01, 2019
by Orla O'Sullivan
Culture
'The Writing Irish of New York'
Luanne Rice. PHOTOS BY COLIN BRODERICK “Maeve Brennan” (excerpt), by Colin Broderick No other female Irish writer in New York has garnered the myth...
January 31, 2019
by Colin Broderick et al
Culture
Bluegrass chart success ‘huge deal’ for WB3
The We Banjo 3 band members are, from left, Fergal Scahill, David Howley, Martin Howley and Enda Scahill. PHOTO BY MARIANNE MANGAN Traditional Musi...
January 30, 2019
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Irish Readers Pick Favorite Breakfasts
Neven Maguire. Ireland Hopping / By Margaret M. Johnson For three years, Neven Maguire has been one of the most cited names in the Irish Independen...
January 29, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
‘Sunshine’ is a must for trad lovers
Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely Oldtime Records is known for its meticulous, high-quality reissues of traditional Irish music from the interwar...
January 28, 2019
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Film goes ‘Down Claiborne’ in N.O.
Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave., New York, NY, will screen for three consecutive nights, Feb. 1-3, at 7:30 p.m., Dublin-born filmmaker Moir...
January 28, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Recalling a man of letters
Joseph Goodrich signing a copy of “People in a Magazine” for fellow IAW&A member Maureen Hossbacher at the book’s launch. PHOTO BY PETER MCDERMOTT ...
January 25, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Scones: Sweet, Savory, Delicious
Blueberry Scones. NICOLE FRANTZ/DREAMTIME Recipes / By Margaret M. Johnson Believed to have originated in Scotland in the early 1500s, scones were ...
January 24, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Writers should ‘save it for the page’
Daniel James McCabe. Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott The just published “The Writing Irish of New York” is a collection of autobiographical...
January 23, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Dublin’s TradFest showcases finest musicians and venues
Kieran Hanrahan on one of his album covers By Michael Quinlin One of Ireland’s great winter events for music lovers is the Temple Bar TradFest in t...
January 22, 2019
by Michael Quinlin
Culture
Dwelling Place’s warm welcome
Some of the group from Nollaig na mBan NY that visited the Dwelling Place of New York. PHOTOS BY MARGARET MCCARTHY By Karen Daly The last event of ...
January 18, 2019
by Karen Daly
Culture
Dublin’s TradFest showcases finest musicians and venues
Kieran Hanrahan on one of his album covers By Michael Quinlin One of Ireland’s great winter events for music lovers is the Temple Bar TradFest in t...
January 17, 2019
by Michael Quinlin