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IFHF seeks new members IFHF seeks new members
The Irish Family History Forum is reaching out to those interested in Irish genealogy. “To kickoff our 2024 membership drive, we are opening up our...
Innovative twist proves effective Innovative twist proves effective
This week I’ve been listening to “A Collection of Songs in the Traditional & Sean-Nós Style,” a gorgeous collection from Nyahh Records, which featu...
Group members share 2024 plans Group members share 2024 plans
On January 6, as the first snowstorm of 2024 loomed in the sky, a group of women brightened the day as they gathered for lunch at Gossips on 9th Av...
Called to the Bar Called to the Bar
“Three Irish presidents have been barristers: Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson,” writes author and academic Niamh Howlin in her...
'Geantraí' Ep. 1 is superb 'Geantraí' Ep. 1 is superb
Happy New Year, folks! I hope your holidays were fulfilling and relaxing. The world of traditional music promises a bunch of exciting things to com...
Favorites in IAC program Favorites in IAC program
Jean Butler, Lisa Hannigan and Panti Bliss. together with "Agreement," "Reclaiming a Space" and "Distillation" top the bill in the Irish Arts Cente...
'Probing, timely new work' 'Probing, timely new work'
Irish Arts Center programming for Spring 2024, just announced, includes the “probing, timely new work of political theater ‘Agreement,’ a beautiful...
Celebrating Nollaig na mBan Celebrating Nollaig na mBan
The twelfth day of Christmas, January 6, officially marks the end of the Christmas season. In Ireland, it’s also one of the most important days on ...
2023 has been quite a year 2023 has been quite a year
Greetings everyone! I hope your holiday season has been filled with happiness and good cheer! With the year drawing to its close, I’ve been taking ...
Ring out the old, ring in the new Ring out the old, ring in the new
"Ghosts in Greasepaint" returns to its Twin Cities birthplace with five performances at the Celtic Junction Arts Center in St. Paul. Under the dire...
'Tis the season, and the moment, for that very special Irish ballad 'Tis the season, and the moment, for that very special Irish ballad
I was in a public house last week — more of a rarity these days than in years past. It was filled with the boisterous, pre-Christmas, after-work bo...
Happy Holiday Hosting Happy Holiday Hosting
Crackers, cheese, and fresh or dried fruits are perfect pairs when it comes to serving small bites at holiday gatherings, but successful hosts rare...

 

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