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Tales of romance, trips, if onlys 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...
 Donegan has been playing, composing for 50 years 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...
BOOKS: Buffalo's Eternal Emerald Thread
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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...
Young people test their mettle 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...
Lynch is enjoying his New York acting career 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 ...
Emigrant Bank is 'valuable' roots source 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 ...
Clark delights in Calif. sun 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...
The Gospel of Luke and the call to do justice 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 ...
Mini Desserts for Easter 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...
Owens was folk trailblazer 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 ...
Gerry Conlon Miscarriage of Justice story for San Fran Arts Fest
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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...
When Life Makes Lemons... 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...

 



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