Culture
‘Joyous, exuberantly fun-filled’
"Good Eggs" is Rebecca Hardiman's debut novel. Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott “Millie assembles her most authentic aw-shucks grin, hoping ...
March 05, 2021
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Edge in Meade’s music is bracing
Edel Meade. Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely “Brigids and Patricias” is the new album by County Tipperary singer Edel Meade. “A collection of or...
March 04, 2021
by Daniel Neely
Culture
CraicFest 23 has 3 programs of shorts
A still from “Ciúnas” (“Silence”) which will be presented in the live action shorts program in this week’s CraicFest 23. There will also be the ani...
March 03, 2021
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Salon’s embrace of creative risk-taking
Sarah Fearon sang “That’s Life” with ukulele accompaniment. Salon Diary / By Maureen Hossbacher Sarah Fearon launched the virtual salon by harkenin...
March 02, 2021
by Maureen Hossbacher
Culture
Tea Brack: Bake it Again
Popular tea brands on store shelves. Recipes | By Margaret M. Johnson With more people, including me, cooking and baking these days, there’s always...
March 01, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
Two cases that make great TV
District Attorney Rachael Rollins will speak at the 2021 Irish Echo Top 40 Under 40 virtual presentation this evening, which begins at 6 p.m. Rolli...
February 26, 2021
by Peter McDermott
Culture
‘Let Fly’ is an inspired album
Danny Diamond, left, and Brian Miller launch their album “Let Fly” this weekend. Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely In the media player this week ...
February 25, 2021
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Rep extends season through March 7
Dearbhla Molloy in Irish Rep's production of "Give Me Your Hand." PHOTO BY CAROL ROSEGG. By Irish Echo Staff The plaudits keeping coming for the br...
February 24, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
President pays tribute to Joe Burke, 81
“The Traditional Music of Ireland" is one of a string of acclaimed solo albums released by Joe Burke over the years. By Daniel Neely Last Saturday ...
February 23, 2021
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Seafood Suggestions for Lenten Meals
Sole with tomatoes, capers and lemon butter. Recipes | By Margaret M. Johnson Lent began this week, and for those who observe it Ash Wednesday mean...
February 19, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
Most damaging traitor was a fed
The dead drop site used by Robert Hanssen on the day of his arrest, Feb. 18, 2001. Screen Time / By Peter McDermott Twenty years ago today, the FBI...
February 18, 2021
by Peter McDermott
Culture
A life on the left
Dr. Helena Sheehan is professor emerita at Dublin City University, where she taught history of ideas and media studies. Page Turner / Edited by Pet...
February 17, 2021
by Peter McDermott