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Dark past with redemptive moments
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Dark past with redemptive moments
Consul General Ciarán Madden. By Peter McDermott Consul General Ciarán Madden began to notice something about the events he attended and spoke at w...
In March, It’s Great to be Irish!
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In March, It’s Great to be Irish!
Crocuses have appeared. Recipes | By Margaret M. Johnson In some parts of Ireland, daffodils and crocuses have already appeared, a sure sign that s...
FB book clubs combine for virtual event
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FB book clubs combine for virtual event
By Irish Echo Staff Eight Facebook book clubs, with an aggregate membership of 50,000, are planning a virtual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on this Sund...
Making lemonade from lemons in San Fran.
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Making lemonade from lemons in San Fran.
A view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Lands End in San Francisco. [PHOTO: PETER MCDERMOTT] By Anne Cassidy Carew During this pandemic, the last 12 ...
Dropkick Murphys aim to lift spirits
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Dropkick Murphys aim to lift spirits
The Dropkick Murphys will livestream on St. Patrick’s Day and release “Turn Up That Dial” next month. PHOTO BY KEN SUSI Music Notes / By Colleen Ta...
Trad artists embrace the season
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Trad artists embrace the season
Mick Moloney, back in the day right, has blazed a trail with his online series “By Memory Inspired: Mick Moloney's Songbook.” Traditional Music / B...
Searching for hottest commodity
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Searching for hottest commodity
The Stantons are Emma, Paul, Baby Eleanor and Teddy the dog. By Maura Mulligan Will I be able to celebrate a significant birthday in Ireland this s...
‘Joyous, exuberantly fun-filled’
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‘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 ...
Edge in Meade’s music is bracing
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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...
CraicFest 23 has 3 programs of shorts
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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...
Salon’s embrace of creative risk-taking
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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...
Tea Brack: Bake it Again
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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...

 

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