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‘Let Fly’ is an inspired album
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‘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 ...
Rep extends season through March 7
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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...
President pays tribute to Joe Burke, 81
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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 ...
Seafood Suggestions for Lenten Meals
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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...
Most damaging traitor was a fed
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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...
A life on the left
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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...
1942 NYC recordings are breathtaking
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1942 NYC recordings are breathtaking
Do you have an original, signed copy of a Francis O’Neill publication? Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned ITMA’...
The school doctor visits
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The school doctor visits
Tom Phelan. By Tom Phelan Once a year we have the county doctor's examination day in the school. The night before the examination everyone is suppo...
Left in debt to Liam Reilly for ‘46a’ lyrics
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Left in debt to Liam Reilly for ‘46a’ lyrics
The late Liam Reilly, left, and Bagatelle bandmate Ken Doyle pictured in the Palace Bar, Dublin, at the 2014 announcement of details of ‘An Audienc...
Acclaimed Connors doc for Craic Fest
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Acclaimed Connors doc for Craic Fest
John Duddy in “A Bend in the River,” which closes CraicFest 23 on March 6. By Peter McDermott “Endless Summer” got a standing ovation and won the a...
‘Princess’ is perfect for St. Valentine’s
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‘Princess’ is perfect for St. Valentine’s
"Aughnavinna" features sweet music played in a relaxed Clare style that fans of the Banner County will want to check out. Traditional Music / By Da...
A transatlantic St. Brigid’s Day
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A transatlantic St. Brigid’s Day
A virtual get-together for Imbolg St. Brigid's Day. By Maura Mulligan As Imbolg St. Brigid's Day approached, I thought about how our Nollaig Na mBa...

 

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