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'Coming of Spring' is a lovely, well-rounded collection 'Coming of Spring' is a lovely, well-rounded collection
Folks, this week I’m checking out “Coming of Spring,” the new album from the band New Leaf. Based in southern New England, New Leaf comprises Kira ...
Craic & cake at Sept. 27 Salon Craic & cake at Sept. 27 Salon
The Irish American Writers and Artists returned to The Ellington restaurant on the Upper West Side for an in-person Salon on Sept. 27, with a mix o...
'Cross Bronx' launched 'Cross Bronx' launched
Pic of Day: Peter Quinn signing a copy of his memoir, "Cross Bronx: A Writing Life," at its formal launch at the Irish Arts Center last evening. [P...
Counting Down to Christmas Counting Down to Christmas
A few years ago, I gave a book talk/cooking demonstration on Irish holiday foods at a local library. One of my personal favorites is mincemeat, an ...
Sampson left indelible mark on the law Sampson left indelible mark on the law
Under American law, a priest does not have to reveal what he learns in the confessional, but this important pillar of American religious freedom th...
Fellow musicians are passionate about O'Brien's work Fellow musicians are passionate about O'Brien's work
Not sure if anyone watched Saturday Night Live last week, but Brendan Gleeson was the host. During his monologue, Gleeson played “Dr. O’Neill’s hor...
N.Y. Matchmaker makes pilgrimage to Ireland N.Y. Matchmaker makes pilgrimage to Ireland
New York, N.Y. — Sept. 29, 2022 "New York's Irish-American Matchmaker" made a voyage to Ireland in September, taking in two historic places that ar...
Duddy stars in 'The Night Alive' Duddy stars in 'The Night Alive'
“The Night Alive” is back on the New York stage. Conor McPherson’s play, which tells the story of Tommy, a middle-aged loner who has lost hope in l...
Mick Moloney's life celebrated at New York events Mick Moloney's life celebrated at New York events
Legendary musician, folklorist and humanitarian Mick Moloney was finally laid to rest last week with a series of events that finally gave family an...
O'Connor had change of heart on Michael Collins O'Connor had change of heart on Michael Collins
"This book has been a labor of love. To some extent it has been an act of reparation,” wrote Frank O’Connor in the foreword of a book of his in 193...
 Music, turnout, venue impresses Music, turnout, venue impresses
It was a triumphant return to form for Don Meade’s “Blarney Star” series last Friday in Long Island City, as droves came out to the New York Irish ...
Ardal's back in the Apple Ardal's back in the Apple
Ardal O’Hanlon kicks off the New York Irish Center fall arts program on when he steps on stage at the Long Island City venue on Friday night. The a...

 



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