Culture
Writing’s ‘All I’m good for’
The fourth volume of the letters of Samuel Beckett covers the last 23 years of his life. By Kevin Holohan “The Letters of Samuel Beckett: Volume 4,...
December 13, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Carty albums superb, sublime
From left, Matt Molloy, John Carty and Arty McGlynn. By Daniel Neely You know it’s going to be a great week when a new album from banjo and fiddle ...
December 12, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Diaspora awards honor 11, four from U.S.
President Higgins, seated center in front, presided over the presentation of the awards at his official residence. Maxwell Photography for the Depa...
December 09, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Ireland is aiming to be even more creative
Taoiseach Enda Kenny speaking at the launch of “Creative Ireland.” RollingNews.ie photo By Irish Echo Staff Taoiseach Enda Kenny today launched “Cr...
December 08, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff
Culture
Celtic + Christmas = Perfect Harmony in New England
Maeve Gilchrist By Michael Quinlin Boston --- It is that time of year, when New England overflows with the perfect harmonies of Celtic music and Ch...
December 07, 2016
by Michael Quinlin
Culture
‘Solstice’ assembles stellar crew
Liz Hanley, Leni Sloan and John Roberts. By Daniel Neely Christmas time is always an exciting part of the New York’s Irish calendar. Among the deli...
December 06, 2016
by Daniel Neely
Culture
Winning by means of a different set of rules
Rep. Joe “You lie!” Wilson of South Carolina By Peter McDermott Political correctness is in the eye, ear and mind of the beholder. For example, it ...
December 05, 2016
by Peter McDermott
Culture
O’Leary recovers 18th c. carols
Caitríona O’Leary spent years studying and singing the work on “Wexford Carols.” By Colleen Taylor I recently came across an album that combines so...
December 02, 2016
by Colleen Taylor
Culture
Cranberry Cookery, It’s Not Over Yet! Part II
Cranberry Pudding. MONKEY BUSINESS | DREAMTIME.COM Recipes | By Margaret M. Johnson Thanksgiving may be done and gone, but delicious cranberry reci...
December 01, 2016
by Margaret M. Johnson
Culture
Sexton’s ‘Pigeon’ soars at Rep
Laoisa Sexton and John Keating in “The Pigeon in the Taj Mahal.” TREVORMURPHY.TV By Orla O’Sullivan “C’m here, I’ll tell you a question,” Laoisa Se...
November 30, 2016
by Orla O'S
Culture
A focus on Christmas faith, legend
Cara Dillon. By Colleen Taylor Cara Dillon’s Christmas album is finally here, but it’s not at all what I expected. Usually when an album comes arou...
November 29, 2016
by Colleen Taylor
Culture
Banjo star of 78-rpm era
Mike Flanagan, on right, Louis, center, and Joe emigrated with their family from Waterford City to New York in 1911. By Michael-John DePalma In mid...
November 28, 2016
by Irish Echo Staff