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Ennis was Lomax's entrée in Ireland Ennis was Lomax's entrée in Ireland
A little while back, I received a parcel from the Irish Traditional Music Archive that contained, among other things, a handsomely presented two CD...
KCK, KCMO have rich history KCK, KCMO have rich history
Peter Quinn was once visited by agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. So he reveals in his memoir “Cross Bronx: A Writing Life,” which has ...
Colm prefers work on 'Banshees' to hanging out with Padraic Colm prefers work on 'Banshees' to hanging out with Padraic
Martin McDonagh’s new film “Banshees of Inisherin” arrives in New York City cinemas this month, boosted by film-festival fanfare and press rumbling...
'Cry of a People Gone' is brilliant, amazing and substantial 'Cry of a People Gone' is brilliant, amazing and substantial
A quite remarkable book recently came my way called “Cry of a People Gone: Irish Musicians in Chicago 1920-2020” by Richie Piggott. The result of “...
'Platonov' adapation taps deep into collective psyche 'Platonov' adapation taps deep into collective psyche
It takes the derisive and cynical mind to express the thought that all order must collapse, and that the indulgence of our dreams are destined to c...
From Berlin to New York, via Clare From Berlin to New York, via Clare
Irish musician, songwriter and record producer Enda Gallery will headline his first solo concert in the United States at the New York Irish Center ...
IAW&A to raise a glass to Larry Kirwan next Monday night IAW&A to raise a glass to Larry Kirwan next Monday night
Larry Kirwan is a man who needs no introduction, but he’s going to get one anyway next Monday evening in the beautiful Skylight Room, upstairs at R...
'Coming of Spring' is a lovely, well-rounded collection 'Coming of Spring' is a lovely, well-rounded collection
Folks, this week I’m checking out “Coming of Spring,” the new album from the band New Leaf. Based in southern New England, New Leaf comprises Kira ...
Craic & cake at Sept. 27 Salon Craic & cake at Sept. 27 Salon
The Irish American Writers and Artists returned to The Ellington restaurant on the Upper West Side for an in-person Salon on Sept. 27, with a mix o...
'Cross Bronx' launched 'Cross Bronx' launched
Pic of Day: Peter Quinn signing a copy of his memoir, "Cross Bronx: A Writing Life," at its formal launch at the Irish Arts Center last evening. [P...
Counting Down to Christmas Counting Down to Christmas
A few years ago, I gave a book talk/cooking demonstration on Irish holiday foods at a local library. One of my personal favorites is mincemeat, an ...
Sampson left indelible mark on the law Sampson left indelible mark on the law
Under American law, a priest does not have to reveal what he learns in the confessional, but this important pillar of American religious freedom th...

 

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