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Farmer refused to be fenced Farmer refused to be fenced
“Good fences make good neighbors,” wrote Robert Frost. What he didn’t say was that porous fences can lead to murder. In Ireland, farmers’ land is n...
From despised to acclaimed From despised to acclaimed
“As the twenty-first century opened, Irish was everywhere all at once—on television, the internet, stages, screens, and bestseller lists,” Marion R...
Ó Riada revolutionized Irish music Ó Riada revolutionized Irish music
Though Seán Ó Riada almost singlehandedly changed the course of Irish traditional music, few people today fully appreciate his massive legacy. The ...
The buck doesn't stop anymore The buck doesn't stop anymore
Harry S. Truman was famously from Independence, Mo. He lived much of his life there, and it’s where the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Muse...
Glucksman Ireland House at NYU holds 13th annual gala dinner Glucksman Ireland House at NYU holds 13th annual gala dinner
Glucksman Ireland House at NYU held its 13th annual dinner gala on Tuesday, March 4, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at Columbus Circle in Manhattan...
Danú makes bold statement Danú makes bold statement
For three decades, trad supergroup Danú has enchanted audiences across the globe with its vibrant and authentic sound. A dynamic blend of intricate...
From Maynooth to Hollywood From Maynooth to Hollywood
“They’ve got one in Honolulu, they’ve got one in Moscow too. They’ve got four of them in Sydney, and a couple in Kathmandu.” Like the lyrics of the...
Poems made in Deirdre's voice Poems made in Deirdre's voice
Margaret McCarthy describes “In the Becoming” as a “full circle moment.” The volume subtitled “Poems on the Deirdre Story” can find its roots in he...
Cider: The 'Other' Drink to Celebrate Cider: The 'Other' Drink to Celebrate
We all love a pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day, a sip or two of ‘the water of life,” or a taste of Irish cream straight-up or on the rocks. Yo...
Doc helped Keenan heal Doc helped Keenan heal
David Keenan is no stranger to the music industry. Yet, after a series of albums, including his striking debut “A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery,” and...
Busy time for favorite bands Busy time for favorite bands
We’re onto St. Patrick’s Day, folks, and you know what that means? Now is a great time to check out your favorite band (or your soon to be favorite...
Féile Oriel to honor Flanagan Féile Oriel to honor Flanagan
This week, I received a flurry of emails from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s Mid-Atlantic Region packed with exciting details about the 2025 Mid-Atl...

 



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