Culture
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...
March 14, 2021
by Peter McDermott
Culture
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...
March 12, 2021
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
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...
March 11, 2021
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
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 ...
March 11, 2021
by Anne Cassidy Carew
Culture
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...
March 10, 2021
by Colleen Taylor
Culture
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...
March 09, 2021
by Daniel Neely
Culture
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...
March 06, 2021
by Maura Mulligan
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