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Cathedral at center of Irish story Cathedral at center of Irish story
There are few buildings in New York City that have witnessed more Irish American history than Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Mulberry Street north ...
March 21, 2025 by Geoffrey Cobb
Celebrating Mums in Ireland
Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland on the fourth Sunday in Lent (March 30 this year) since 1924 when it was introduced by the Irish Women’...
March 21, 2025 by Margaret M. Johnson
Mysticism is under-examined
In the planning of a move from his long-time Paris apartment during the winter of 1938-39, James Joyce radically downsized his personal library. “I...
March 19, 2025 by Peter McDermott

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Minnesota Irish bid fond farewell to Irish dance legend Séamus O'Sé
The Irish of Minnesota are in mourning this week for Séamus (Jimmy) O'Sé, a beloved figure whose impact on the world of Irish dance will resonate f...
March 19, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff

Bond that creates brilliant music Bond that creates brilliant music
I've got a real treat in the media yoke for readers this week. “Dan Gurney & Christina Dolphin,” the new album of traditional music performed on fl...
March 18, 2025 by Daniel Neely
Farmer refused to be fenced Farmer refused to be fenced
“Good fences make good neighbors,” wrote Robert Frost. What he didn’t say was that porous fences can lead to murder. In Ireland, farmers’ land is n...
March 14, 2025 by Tom Phelan
From despised to acclaimed From despised to acclaimed
“As the twenty-first century opened, Irish was everywhere all at once—on television, the internet, stages, screens, and bestseller lists,” Marion R...
March 14, 2025 by Peter McDermott
Ó Riada revolutionized Irish music Ó Riada revolutionized Irish music
Though Seán Ó Riada almost singlehandedly changed the course of Irish traditional music, few people today fully appreciate his massive legacy. The ...
March 13, 2025 by Geoffrey Cobb
The buck doesn't stop anymore The buck doesn't stop anymore
Harry S. Truman was famously from Independence, Mo. He lived much of his life there, and it’s where the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Muse...
March 12, 2025 by Peter McDermott
Glucksman Ireland House at NYU holds 13th annual gala dinner Glucksman Ireland House at NYU holds 13th annual gala dinner
Glucksman Ireland House at NYU held its 13th annual dinner gala on Tuesday, March 4, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at Columbus Circle in Manhattan...
March 12, 2025 by Irish Echo Staff
Danú makes bold statement Danú makes bold statement
For three decades, trad supergroup Danú has enchanted audiences across the globe with its vibrant and authentic sound. A dynamic blend of intricate...
March 11, 2025 by Daniel Neely
From Maynooth to Hollywood From Maynooth to Hollywood
“They’ve got one in Honolulu, they’ve got one in Moscow too. They’ve got four of them in Sydney, and a couple in Kathmandu.” Like the lyrics of the...
March 07, 2025 by Cal Dillon
Poems made in Deirdre's voice Poems made in Deirdre's voice
Margaret McCarthy describes “In the Becoming” as a “full circle moment.” The volume subtitled “Poems on the Deirdre Story” can find its roots in he...
March 06, 2025 by Peter McDermott
Cider: The 'Other' Drink to Celebrate Cider: The 'Other' Drink to Celebrate
We all love a pint of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day, a sip or two of ‘the water of life,” or a taste of Irish cream straight-up or on the rocks. Yo...
March 05, 2025 by Margaret M. Johnson
Doc helped Keenan heal Doc helped Keenan heal
David Keenan is no stranger to the music industry. Yet, after a series of albums, including his striking debut “A Beginner’s Guide to Bravery,” and...
March 04, 2025 by Cal Dillon
Busy time for favorite bands Busy time for favorite bands
We’re onto St. Patrick’s Day, folks, and you know what that means? Now is a great time to check out your favorite band (or your soon to be favorite...
March 04, 2025 by Daniel Neely

 



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