A remarkable artist and activist
In Mount Jerome cemetery, not far from Dublin’s Grand Canal at Harold’s Cross, the epitaph on one gravestone reads: “Artist and Friend of the Poor....
February 23, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Life and time are one in 'The Same'
Who among us, when we by chance happen upon something or someone from our yesteryears, has not known the unmistakable feeling: a rush of comfort, a...
February 22, 2022
by Kevin Phoenix
"Made by God' doesn't judge
In an age where social argument has reached a fever pitch and divisiveness towards the other opinion is at breaking point, it is vital to realize t...
February 17, 2022
by Kevin Phoenix
Supergroups set to go on tour
It’s almost that time of year again. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have been on the back burner for almost two years now, but I’ve been hearing ab...
February 16, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Musicians in focus for CraicFest films
The CraicFest is known for its music and its films, but this year the latter are paying particular homage to the former. “This is unprecedented,” s...
February 15, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2022 is going to be fantastic
Big news, folks: all systems are go for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, which will take place in Mullingar July 31 to Aug. 7! It’s been a while...
February 14, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Embracing New York City's history
Part II I had high hopes for Charles Dineen. Lots of people did. He went to work each day, leaving behind his wife and three children in the apartm...
February 10, 2022
by Peter McDermott
Super Sunday Needs Super Foods
Super Bowl LVI kicks off at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles next Sunday, drawing what will probably be close to 100 million viewers. The competition bo...
February 09, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson
CDs' performances uniquely superb
In the spotlight this week is the newly-released revised & updated edition of “The Songs of Elizabeth Cronin,” a collection describing the life and...
February 08, 2022
by Daniel Neely
Imbolg is time to count blessings
On Feb.1, Imbolg rings in the spring season in Ireland and other Celtic lands. It is the time of new birth when lambs are born and the first flower...
February 07, 2022
by Maura Mulligan
Dublin transformed
Geographer Joseph Brady observed once that some of his fellow Dubliners seemed to know more about their city in medieval times than the present or ...
February 03, 2022
by Peter McDermott
A Festival of Remembrance
As all that is well must end well, so too does the 14th annual Origin’s 1st Irish Festival, which concluded on Monday with reflections of hope and ...
February 03, 2022
by Kevin Phoenix