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Eight Feet Tall's work gives music and dance equal prominence Eight Feet Tall's work gives music and dance equal prominence
Starting this week with the sad news of the untimely passing of Barry Lynch. Lynch was a gifted multi-instrumentalist, involved over the years with...
'Cortisol' at the Rep 'Cortisol' at the Rep
The Origin Theatre Company’s annual reading series “Plays in May" (formerly “Mondays in May”) continues with “Coritsol” on next Monday, May 22, at ...
Breaking down Irish brick walls Breaking down Irish brick walls
Do all your U.S.-based records for your Irish immigrant ancestors only list “Ireland” as the place of origin? Are you unable to trace your ancestry...
Maggie destined for another life Maggie destined for another life
There is much to be grateful for, so I continue to muster fortitude in navigating through this maze called “life.” I now think it's in my blood! Ho...
Very high standard on display at lively Mid-Atlantic Fleadh Very high standard on display at lively Mid-Atlantic Fleadh
Congratulations to the the Mid-Atlantic Region of Comhatas Ceoltóirí Éireann on another successful Mid-Atlantic Fleadh! It was a heartwarming scene...
'Bright fire' brings in summer at Landmark May 1 gathering 'Bright fire' brings in summer at Landmark May 1 gathering
One of four Celtic Fire Festivals, Bealtaine celebrates fertility and the beginning of summer in Ireland and other Celtic lands. The word “Bealtain...
TRASNA MHEIRICEÁ: NY Gaeilge teacher wins acclaim for first Irish flick
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TRASNA MHEIRICEÁ: NY Gaeilge teacher wins acclaim for first Irish flick
Ireland’s film industry has been placed firmly in the spotlight recently with Oscar nominations, locations lauded, and artists receiving worldwide ...
Touring Ireland's Ancient East: Tipperary Tastemakers Touring Ireland's Ancient East: Tipperary Tastemakers
Tipperary, also known as the “Golden Vale,” is the largest inland county in Ireland and a food lover’s paradise, thanks in part to its lush, fertil...
'A proliferation of great talent' at Ellington Restaurant Salon 'A proliferation of great talent' at Ellington Restaurant Salon
Irish American Writers & Artists April Salon at the Ellington Restaurant featured an ideal mix of new presenters and familiar faces. Original music...
Top traditional fiddler Conway plays highly nuanced music Top traditional fiddler Conway plays highly nuanced music
The news of the sudden passing of the fiddling legend Seán Keane spread quickly on Sunday. Keane (b.1946) was one of the greats. The brother to but...
One flew over the chicken coop One flew over the chicken coop
A beguiling time has swooped by from the skies, as one play flew over the chicken coop at the Irish Arts Center this weekend, from April 28-30, in ...
St. Jean's Players stage 'Six Degrees' at new NYC venue St. Jean's Players stage 'Six Degrees' at new NYC venue
“I read somewhere that everybody on the planet is separated by only six other people”, says Ouisa, the central female character in the latest play ...

 

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