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New York Irish Center leads the way in packed season New York Irish Center leads the way in packed season
In a hectic season, nowhere will be quite as busy as the stages of the New York Irish Center, which will present a 6-hour celebration from 3 p.m. o...
Landscape worked its way into poems on Clare sabbatical Landscape worked its way into poems on Clare sabbatical
In May 2019, my wife and I flew from Detroit, Mich., to Dublin, rented a car and drove to County Clare, or Kilkee, to be specific. A poet friend, T...
Reading Hopkins Reading Hopkins
Fordham University’s the Rev. Dr. Francis X. McAloon SJ will give a talk with discussion titled “Reading Gerard Manley Hopkins as Spiritual Practic...
A 'golden opportunity' for love A 'golden opportunity' for love
Mike Farragher has been married happily for 29 years to his college sweetheart, and so he’s probably a good person to ask for advice about love. An...
Nealo makes 'pretty seamless transition' Nealo makes 'pretty seamless transition'
Nealo has never been afraid to make the big leap. There’ve been two in recent times, one of which brings him to the New York stage on March 12. The...
Al Smith was political trailblazer Al Smith was political trailblazer
For 75 years, America’s most powerful politicians have come to New York City for the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. Presidents Obama, ...
Spring is in the Air Spring is in the Air
The Christian world begins its observation of Lent on Wednesday, a sure sign that spring is on its way: daylight saving time begins on March 13; th...
It's special when these 3 meet It's special when these 3 meet
This week I’ve been listening to “All Jokes Aside,” an exceedingly charming album of mostly instrumental music from Kathleen Conneely, John Coyne, ...
A remarkable artist and activist 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....
Life and time are one in 'The Same' 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...
"Made by God' doesn't judge "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...
Supergroups set to go on tour 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...

 

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