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Rebels to forefront at Craic Fest
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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...
Milwaukee Fest makes bold statement
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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, ...
Costigan at the Rep
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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...
The Tyranny of the Irish Weather
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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 ...
Castle Holiday For the One You Love
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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...
Putting self above national heroes
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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...
Halpin looks to build on acclaim
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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...
Sheeran wears heritage on sleeve
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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 ...
Busy 2017 for women dramatists
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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...
Artistic team have 2nd bash at ‘Crackskull’
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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...
Moloney finds buzz is still there
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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...
Early morning cattle drive
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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...

 

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