Culture
Seamus O’Farrell finding his feet on the American stage
Seamus O’Farrell doing Stand Up at the American Irish Historical Society in Manhattan. By Irish Echo Staff Seamus O’Farrell’s story is both similar...
October 21, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Lankum's harder style is superior
The honesty and integrity feels evident throughout Lankum's latest, "The Livelong Day." Traditional Music / By Daniel Neely Lankum is a band I’ve l...
October 21, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
A very personal family selection
By Peter McDermott Seamus Heaney produced 12 volumes of new poetry, beginning with “Death of a Naturalist” in 1965 and ending with “Human Chain” in...
October 18, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Coronas to showcase new work at Mercury
The Coronas, who value their independence, pick everything: sleeve design, producers, publicists and people generally who really believe in them an...
October 17, 2019
by Colleen Taylor
Culture
‘Adventurous’ Garvin marks 100
Catherine Garvin setting out on one her overseas trips. By Peter McDermott “A life well lived.” That’s how grandniece Bernadette Bento summed up on...
October 16, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Fabulous lineup for fundraiser
"Quarehawk" is a study in contrasts. By Daniel Neely On Saturday, Nov. 2, Donie Carroll will again hold his annual fundraiser for Bangkok’s Mercy C...
October 15, 2019
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Cohalan’s American journey
Judge Daniel Cohalan. By Peter McDermott Michael Doorley will mark the publication of his latest book, “Justice Daniel Cohalan, 1865-1946: American...
October 11, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Poets, storytellers and Beatles
Sarah Fearon gave a short preview of her solo show, “2B." PHOTOS BY GORDON GILBERT JR Salon Diary / By Karen Daly Brendan Costello, Jr., noting the...
October 10, 2019
by Karen Daly
Culture
Weighing in on honoree Quinn
Peter Quinn pictured with fellow theatre-goers Maeve Price, left, and Mirna Cardona at the Chain Theatre in May. PHOTO BY PETER MCDERMOTT By Peter ...
October 09, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Ward is a titan in Irish music
Ed Ward, the founder of Ward Irish Music Archives in Milwaukee, is an impressive character with an impressive resume. By Daniel Neely A couple thin...
October 08, 2019
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Celebrating 100
Peggy Hussey pictured with her husband Dermot and their children Tony, Frank, Nuala, Emer and Deirdre after they’d disembarked from an Air Lingus p...
October 07, 2019
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Judge Cohalan up for discussion
St. Joseph’s College is hosting Irish historian Dr. Michael Doorley for four lectures at its Brooklyn and Long Island campuses from Oct. 17-22. At ...
October 04, 2019
by Irish Echo Staff