Culture
Rebels to forefront at Craic Fest
A scene from “I Am Traveller,” which is narrated by “Love/Hate” star John Connors. By Orla O’Sullivan The Craic Fest returns next month and, for th...
February 14, 2017
by Orla O'Sullivan
Culture
Milwaukee Fest makes bold statement
“Atlas” is an outside the box album. By Daniel Neely I want to start this column off by reminding readers of a subject I wrote about in September, ...
February 13, 2017
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Costigan at the Rep
Gina Costigan. By Peter McDermott Honor Molloy’s “Crackskull Row,” a critically acclaimed hit from Origin’s 2016 1st Irish Festival last fall, is b...
February 10, 2017
by Peter McDermott
Culture
The Tyranny of the Irish Weather
Tom Phelan pictured at the World War I monument on a 2014 visit to his home town. By Tom Phelan [This is the latest episode in the author’s series ...
February 09, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Castle Holiday For the One You Love
Castle Durrow, Co. Laois. IRELAND HOPPING | Margaret M. Johnson Once upon a time, a box of chocolates, a dozen roses, or a bottle of Champagne were...
February 08, 2017
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
Putting self above national heroes
Douglas Mackiernan. Between the Lines / By Peter McDermott [This appeared in the Feb. 1, 2017, print/digital edition of the Irish Echo.] Mary Macki...
February 07, 2017
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Halpin looks to build on acclaim
Peter Halpin. By Sean Devlin Irish actor Peter Halpin had a huge 2016 full of firsts and accolades – and he’s looking to the new year for new chall...
February 07, 2017
by Sean Devlin
Culture
Sheeran wears heritage on sleeve
Ed Sheeran pushes pop boundaries. By Colleen Taylor You’ve no doubt been privy to the Ed Sheeran Irish buzz. Sheeran—a household celebrity name at ...
February 06, 2017
by Colleen Taylor
Culture
Busy 2017 for women dramatists
Terry Donnelly and Colin Lane in Honor Molloy’s “Crackskull Row” when it ran at the Workshop Theatre. It begins a new six-week run tonight at the I...
February 03, 2017
by Orla O'Sullivan
Culture
Artistic team have 2nd bash at ‘Crackskull’
Playwright Honor Molloy. PHOTO BY PETER MCDERMOTT By Peter McDermott Origin’s 1st Irish Festival creates lots of talking points each fall, but a pa...
February 02, 2017
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Moloney finds buzz is still there
Head Chieftain Paddy Moloney is delighted to reveal that there’s a Japanese fan group called “The Lady Chieftains.” By Colleen Taylor “We’re not gi...
February 01, 2017
by Colleen Taylor
Culture
Early morning cattle drive
Tom Phelan. BERNIEKEATINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM. By Tom Phelan [This is the latest episode in the author’s series about growing up in Mountmellick, Co. La...
January 31, 2017
by Tom Phelan