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Gripping drama at renovated Rep
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Gripping drama at renovated Rep
Robert Zawadski, left, and Patrick O’Kane in “Quietly.” PHOTO BY JAMES HIGGINS By Orla O’Sullivan Contrary to its name, “Quietly,” just opened at t...
NYCB learned from the best
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NYCB learned from the best
The Ennis-bound New York Céilí Band is inspired by the 1960 original. PHOTO: MARIANNE MANGAN By Daniel Neely In 1960, the New York Céilí Band, a le...
Joe Derrane, trad great, 86
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Joe Derrane, trad great, 86
By Daniel Neely On July 22, Irish music lost one of its greats. Joe Derrane was born in Boston on March 16, 1930. The product of a musical househol...
Seas, Rivers, and Loughs
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Seas, Rivers, and Loughs
PETEER | DREAMSTIME.COM By Margaret M. Johnson We’re already halfway through Northern Ireland’s “Year of Food and Drink” but it’s not too late to v...
Straight-up trad at its best
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Straight-up trad at its best
By Daniel Neely “Music From the Lost Continent” is the new album from Jesse Smith (fiddle), Sean Gavin (flute), John Blake (piano), and Johnny “Rin...
We Banjo 3 have 6th sense
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We Banjo 3 have 6th sense
The innovative blend of American and Irish music in the hands of We Banjo 3 is entirely natural and uncanny to hear. PHOTO: YVONNE VAUGHAN By Colle...
Where a goat is king
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Where a goat is king
The crown is ready for this year’s King Puck and is held here by Kerry Lynch, who is supported by her lady in waiting, Blathnaid Ni Chearnaigh. By ...
Shamrock and Sword by Robert Ryal Miller
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Shamrock and Sword by Robert Ryal Miller
Reviewed by J.C. Sullivan A part of Irish-American, or perhaps Irish-North American history, is little known in the U.S. but rather well-known in M...
RFK’s healing magic would be balm right now
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RFK’s healing magic would be balm right now
By Larry Tye Bobby Kennedy’s healing magic was on graphic display on a chilly day in May, 1968, when his presidential campaign motorcade rode throu...
Hurley for Rockaway
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Hurley for Rockaway
By Irish Echo Staff Joe Hurley is bringing his All-Star Irish Rock Revue to Rockaway for the first time ever on Friday night. It will take place at...
Eviction is just  one check away
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Eviction is just one check away
Nollaig na mBan founder Maura Mulligan will host a fundraiser on Aug. 1 in New York, marking Lughnasa. By Maura Mulligan According to an online rep...
‘Acting is like a  summer romance’
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‘Acting is like a summer romance’
Jo Kinsella dancing in “Dancing at Lughnasa.” PHOTO BY CAROL ROSEGG By Peter McDermott pmcdermott@irishecho.com Jo Kinsella was once being hailed a...

 

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