Tales of romance, trips, if onlys
To our surprise, last month's salon began with Slainte pub in Oakland also hosting an Irish whiskey tasting. The spirit from Dingle seemed a favori...
April 25, 2025
by Lori Cassels
Donegan has been playing, composing for 50 years
I have often wondered why Ireland hasn’t produced more gifted jazz musicians like Cork pianist John Donegan. Researching Irish jazz history, I lear...
April 24, 2025
by Geoffrey Cobb
Culture
BOOKS: Buffalo's Eternal Emerald Thread
Ahead of the Heroes of Irish America Awards in Buffalo, NY, author Tim Bohen reflects on the city's storied Irish links. Irish immigrants flocked t...
April 23, 2025
by Tim Bohen
Young people test their mettle
A couple things to mention this week. First, I was over at the New York Irish Center in Long Island City last Friday to see Padraig Rynne, Tara Bre...
April 23, 2025
by Daniel Neely
Lynch is enjoying his New York acting career
Kevin Oliver Lynch once aspired to be a doctor. Then he figured out that what he really wanted was to play one on TV – and especially in something ...
April 22, 2025
by Peter McDermott
Emigrant Bank is 'valuable' roots source
The Irish Family History Forum’s Saturday morning meeting for this month, held tomorrow, will focus on the topic “Emigrant Savings Bank Records: A ...
April 18, 2025
by Irish Echo Staff
Clark delights in Calif. sun
As another year enters Spring, so does the return of the annual Craic Session. With a line-up of Irish talent ready to bring their voices to New Yo...
April 17, 2025
by Cal Dillon
The Gospel of Luke and the call to do justice
"Holy Week is always hot here, but the current temperatures of 100 Fahrenheit are more penance than we need, even during Lent!” So the Rev. Joseph ...
April 16, 2025
by Peter McDermott
Mini Desserts for Easter
You like cheesecake. Your mother likes carrot cake. Your son likes brownies. If you’re facing an Easter dessert dilemma — or looking for a fresh id...
April 16, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson
Owens was folk trailblazer
Sad news once again to pass on from the world of Irish folk music with the April 3 passing of Michael “Jesse” Owens. Born in Dublin in 1935, Owens ...
April 15, 2025
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Gerry Conlon Miscarriage of Justice story for San Fran Arts Fest
San Francisco International Arts Festival will present the United States premiere of In the Name of the Son from 30 April to 2 May in partnership w...
April 14, 2025
by Anthony Neeson
When Life Makes Lemons...
We’re all familiar with the proverbial expression “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” an idiom used to inspire optimism and a positive att...
April 10, 2025
by Margaret M. Johnson