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Pivoting towards wartime loyalty
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Pivoting towards wartime loyalty
AMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY By Michael Doorley April 2017 represents the centenary month of the United States’ entry into the First World War...
CD shows Castles’ intrepid spirit
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CD shows Castles’ intrepid spirit
Brenda Castles will be teaching advanced and intermediate concertina at this year’s Catskills Irish Arts Week By Daniel Neely Concertina player Bre...
'Emerald': Raw, real, riveting
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'Emerald': Raw, real, riveting
Pictured at the North American premiere of “Emerald City,” hosted by Irish Screen America, were from left: actor Matt Hopkins, director Colin Brode...
A memorable visit to Wexford
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A memorable visit to Wexford
P.J. Lynch. PHOTO: STEVE LANGAN Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott P.J. Lynch describes his latest book “Patrick and the President” as “Ryan T...
Magical time as seen through Patrick’s eyes
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Magical time as seen through Patrick’s eyes
Ryan Tubridy. PHOTO: BARRY MCCALL Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott History records that the top news event for June 26, 1963 was the “Ich bi...
‘Triply blessed’
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‘Triply blessed’
Novelist Donal Ryan giving a class during the Frank McCourt Creative Writing Summer School in New York in 2016. By Peter McDermott Last summer, the...
Springtime in Cork: Part I, The City
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Springtime in Cork: Part I, The City
The lobby of the River Lee Hotel, a 4-star, 182-room room in the heart of Cork City. By Margaret M. Johnson The dilemma you face when traveling aro...
Henry Girls' latest CD enchants
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Henry Girls' latest CD enchants
The Henry Girls have the benefit of a lifetime of practice together. By Colleen Taylor The Henry Girls are at it again. To complete their theme of ...
'Truckley' is fabulous statement
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'Truckley' is fabulous statement
Nathan Gourley, Mairéad Hurley and John Blake’s CD together is “The Truckley Howl.” By Daniel Neely A couple of really lovely albums to write about...
‘Emperor’ makes a big impression
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‘Emperor’ makes a big impression
Andy Murray and Obi Abili in "The Emperor Jones," which is showing at the Irish Rep through May 21. PHOTO: CAROL ROSEGG By Orla O’Sullivan “The Emp...
CD adds to famous lineage
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CD adds to famous lineage
Angelina Carberry and Dan Brouder’s “Waltz for Joy” has made a special contribution to the long line of banjo/box combinations. By Daniel Neely The...
Six new plays at Poor Mouth
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Six new plays at Poor Mouth
Aoife Williamson as Ophelia in “Looking For Ophelia” at this week's Puttin' on Her Shorts, an annual festival of plays produced by the Poor Mouth T...

 

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