'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 ...
May 19, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
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...
May 17, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
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...
May 16, 2023
by Margaret Fergusson
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...
May 15, 2023
by Daniel Neely
'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...
May 11, 2023
by Maura Mulligan
Culture
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 ...
May 11, 2023
by Aileen Gorman Leong
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...
May 10, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
'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...
May 09, 2023
by Karen Daly
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...
May 08, 2023
by Daniel Neely
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 ...
May 04, 2023
by Kevin Phoenix
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 ...
May 04, 2023
by Irish Echo Staff
Mid-Atlantic '23 promises to be a great experience for attendees
First off, a huge congratulations to Leah Rankin, who last week received an Irish American Arts & Culture Awards from the Irish Echo. Rankin is one...
May 02, 2023
by Daniel Neely