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Murphy fleshes out Liam, Wendy Murphy fleshes out Liam, Wendy
As far as bad dates go, the ones that Derek Murphy is busy matchmaking lately have been going resoundingly well. Maybe not in the way that you’d th...
April 22, 2026 by Kevin Phoenix
A writer still himself learning
Colm Toíbín told us how he was still mastering the art of short story writing. He has some clues now, some ins and some hard worked outs. A profess...
April 21, 2026 by Anthony C. Murphy
'Northern Shores,' by Diamond and Miller, is a fabulous album
First off, congratulations all around to everyone who took part in last weekend’s Mid-Atlantic Fleadh! Social media was abuzz and framed it as a ro...
April 20, 2026 by Daniel Neely

Boston has top-notch events
Published in the April 8-14, 2026 issue of the Irish Echo. Boston has very much an embarrassment of traditional music riches these days. Sometimes ...
April 16, 2026 by Daniel Neely

A trio of Citrus Delights A trio of Citrus Delights
Citrus desserts seem to be even more delicious on a bright spring day, but you’ll want to keep these recipes to make on a year-round basis to have ...
April 15, 2026 by Margaret M. Johnson
Maritime tenure Maritime tenure
In the fall of 1937, 14 American seamen were arrested by federal agents on the S.S. “Algic” in Baltimore and charged with “revolt and mutiny.” Nine...
April 15, 2026 by Peter McDermott
'Derry Girls' passed local test first 'Derry Girls' passed local test first
Mary Pat Kelly sat down with Marie-Louise Kerr for a conversation about the impact and relevance of the television show “Derry Girls” at the Americ...
April 15, 2026 by Anthony C. Murphy
Upcoming events Upcoming events
The Ballyfermot-born playwright Derek Murphy is giving his “Bad Daters” duo Liam and Wendy, played by Shane McNaughton and Kate Arrington, a fresh ...
April 15, 2026 by Irish Echo Staff
Researching religious sisters' records Researching religious sisters' records
Irish Family History Forum will feature a presentation entitled “Researching Catholic Nuns & Sisters," with guest speaker Sunny Morton, at the Free...
April 10, 2026 by Irish Echo Staff
Salon inspired by radio, film Salon inspired by radio, film
A group shot of some participants in the salon at California Historical Radio Society. With the background of vintage radios, Irish American Writer...
April 09, 2026 by Lori Cassels
1926 Irish Free State Census to be released on April 18 1926 Irish Free State Census to be released on April 18
“Census Day — Next Sunday.” So announced the Irish Independent on Friday morning, April 16, 1926, That was a fourth-deck headline on a leading news...
April 08, 2026 by Peter McDermott
Writers answer some questions at Houghton Hall salon Writers answer some questions at Houghton Hall salon
The Irish American Writers & Artists gathered at Houghton Hall, East 30th Street, New York City on April 1. It was national Flann O’Brien Day, 60 y...
April 07, 2026 by Anthony C. Murphy
A look at Ireland's 'greatest mystery' A look at Ireland's 'greatest mystery'
Irish storytelling-showman Paddy Cullivan returns to the New York Irish Center with his tour de force “The Murder of Michael Collins” for two night...
April 06, 2026 by Irish Echo Staff
Irish 40 Under 40 Honoree Steps Up to Top Role with Trinity Dance Troupe
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Irish 40 Under 40 Honoree Steps Up to Top Role with Trinity Dance Troupe
After 12 Years of dedication and transformative leadership, Trinity Irish Dance Company founder Mark Howard stepped onto the stage of The Auditoriu...
April 02, 2026 by Anthony Neeson
A question of language A question of language
Max Baker would generally rather be painting. Still, if he must act then he could hardly do better than perform alongside Matthew Broderick and Ger...
April 02, 2026 by Peter McDermott
IAC Féile was go hiontach IAC Féile was go hiontach
My first time at Féile na Gaeilge, the daylong celebration of the Irish language that has run for many years at the Irish Arts Center? It was good ...
April 02, 2026 by Orla O'Sullivan





 



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