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Locked in by literature at salon Locked in by literature at salon
This month we are in the back room of Ernie O’Malley’s on East 27th Street. Its Kelly-green walls are festooned with historical paraphernalia detai...
August 13, 2025 by Anthony C. Murphy
ITMA is a bedrock institution
Back home after a great trip to Ireland, where I spent a week in Dublin getting stuck into a new research project! Over the course of these academi...
August 12, 2025 by Daniel Neely
2 phone calls changed history
Governor Nelson Rockefeller preached Sunday sermons at four Black churches in Brooklyn on Oct. 23, 1960. Historian Taylor Branch said the governor ...
August 07, 2025 by Peter McDermott

The world at my feet
I grew up in Prospect Heights long before it was hip; it was just “the neighborhood.” Not fancy but rich with iconic institutions of art and beauty...
August 07, 2025 by Karen Daly

Broadcaster Rocks was kind, patient and welcoming Broadcaster Rocks was kind, patient and welcoming
Seán Rocks, host of RTÉ Radio's long-running arts program “Arena,” passed away last week at age 64. Seán was a wonderful broadcaster - skilled, cul...
August 06, 2025 by Kevin Holohan
Dublin's St. Stephen's Green: Inside & Out, Part 1 Dublin's St. Stephen's Green: Inside & Out, Part 1
If you’ve visited Dublin, chances are you’ve taken a stroll through St. Stephen’s Green, the 27-acre Victorian park located in the heart of the cap...
August 01, 2025 by Margaret M. Johnson
Vermeers spend time at the Frick Vermeers spend time at the Frick
“I know how difficult it is. Everyone wants your Vermeer.” So said Axel Rüger, the director of the Frick Collection, when thanking the National Gal...
July 30, 2025 by Peter McDermott
O'Brien's approach on album is subtly inventive O'Brien's approach on album is subtly inventive
So, I’ve a couple things in the media yoke this week. First up is Ultan O’Brien’s “Dancing the Line” (https://www.ultanobrien.com). O’Brien is a fi...
July 29, 2025 by Daniel Neely
Salon marks 1 year at Slainte Salon marks 1 year at Slainte
It was a bit foreboding of one of the themes for Irish American Writers & Artists Salon at Slainte Oakland. First, meeting Christopher and Claire W...
July 29, 2025 by Lori Cassels
Elevate a Toastie or Burger from Ordinary to Awesome Elevate a Toastie or Burger from Ordinary to Awesome
Move over mayonnaise. Let go of the mustard and ketchup. On my recent visit to Ireland, I discovered that these popular condiments are facing serio...
July 23, 2025 by Margaret M. Johnson
Cast excel in Rep's revival Cast excel in Rep's revival
There are spirits in the spirits of the Irish Repertory Theatre’s current revival of “The Weir,” where strangers gather in search of friendships, u...
July 23, 2025 by Kevin Phoenix
Living tribute to a rich heritage Living tribute to a rich heritage
I’m sure there are lots of incredibly disappointed Cork folks out there after this weekend’s hurling final, but maybe there are a few who can find ...
July 22, 2025 by Daniel Neely
Theatre is the place to be Theatre is the place to be
Incoming report from The Weather Girls; humidity is rising and the barometer's getting low. According to all sources, the theatre is the place to g...
July 18, 2025 by Cal Dillon
Dou's album is powerful arrival Dou's album is powerful arrival
If it’s the middle of July then it means it’s time for the Catskills Irish Arts Week, which at this very moment is in full swing up in East Durham,...
July 18, 2025 by Daniel Neely
BOOKS: Inspired by an IRA legend, 'Monaghan' enlarges our view of what it is to be human
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BOOKS: Inspired by an IRA legend, 'Monaghan' enlarges our view of what it is to be human
In the classic short story ‘Guests of the Nation’ by Frank O’Connor, the narrator and his fellow soldier have befriended the two British hostages t...
July 18, 2025 by Rus Bradburd
Novelist in search of an identity Novelist in search of an identity
“This Side of Paradise’ unfurled like a banner over an entire age." So wrote A. Scott Berg in his biography “Max Perkins: Editor of Genius.” Its mo...
July 17, 2025 by Peter McDermott


 



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