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1st Irish moves to springtime 1st Irish moves to springtime
“Why not?” That’s Mick Mellamphy’s go-to reply when asked about the decision to move a theatre festival from the new year to springtime? “Why not c...
Cork City duo's wonderful album of gorgeous music Cork City duo's wonderful album of gorgeous music
Hey, it’s after St. Patrick’s Day, but everyone still seems to be talking about the proud Corkman Cillian Murphy these days. And for good reason, t...
Hannigan at IAC this week Hannigan at IAC this week
Lisa Hannigan, music's prolific "Passenger," is making a stop-over in the States this week, with a handful of new tunes in tow. Fans of Hannigan ha...
Counting Down, Pt. 2, Soon to be St. Patrick's Favorites Counting Down, Pt. 2, Soon to be St. Patrick's Favorites
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner; and you know what that means! It’s time to pull out your most treasured Irish recipes to serve up on ...
Officer of the law Officer of the law
A cop eating a pizza. It may be a commonplace sight, but in the context a vivid one that has stayed long in the memory. It’s a Bronx scene that Dep...
Sober event 'reclaims' SPD Sober event 'reclaims' SPD
The 13th Annual Sober St. Patrick’s Day will again “reclaim the day,” beginning at 4:30 on Saturday — just as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is windi...
News from big names in traditional music News from big names in traditional music
This week we’ve got some big news from some of the biggest names in traditional music, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s been a busy season ...
Kids Fest for Saturday a.m. Kids Fest for Saturday a.m.
This CraicFest is underway, and, like every year, Kids Fest is part of the mix. That begins tomorrow morning at 11:30. The program features the bes...
A home to be proud of A home to be proud of
Mary Kate Gliedt is impressed with Kansas City, Mo. Specifically, she’s impressed with the Irish there. She grew up just three hours down the road ...
A Salon send-off for Jay A Salon send-off for Jay
True to the Irish tradition of happy wakes, the Irish American Writers & Artists Salon on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Ellington restaurant on 105th & ...
Gleeson's 'balm for my soul' Gleeson's 'balm for my soul'
Not sure how many readers saw it, but last week a video circulated on social media of actor Brendan Gleeson’s appearance on the “Late Late Show” pr...
Ready for Shepherd's Pie & other St. Patrick's Day favorites Ready for Shepherd's Pie & other St. Patrick's Day favorites
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner; and you know what that means! It’s time to pull out all your most treasured Irish recipes to serve up...

 

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