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‘An exciting new voice in Irish fiction’
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‘An exciting new voice in Irish fiction’
The central character in Molly Aitken's debut novel is a "wonderful creation," according to the Irish Times' reviewer. Page Turner / Edited by Pete...
Grace elected 1st NY Catholic mayor
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Grace elected 1st NY Catholic mayor
William R. Grace in a photograph taken in New York in the early 1880s. By Geoffrey Cobb Irish-born William Grace was a millionaire international bu...
Wine not whine is the best response to restaurant restrictions says Irish American pioneer of the Zoom Dinner
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Wine not whine is the best response to restaurant restrictions says Irish American pioneer of the Zoom Dinner
When the Covid hurricane struck in mid-March, most US restaurants pulled down the shutters and called it a day. That was never an option, though, f...
One Simple Sauce, Three Tasty Sides
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One Simple Sauce, Three Tasty Sides
Salad with buttermilk dressing. Recipes | By Margaret M. Johnson I discovered this lovely buttermilk-enhanced dressing a few years ago and found th...
Under attack in 1960s Deep South
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Under attack in 1960s Deep South
John Lewis's autobiography was first published in 1998. Between the Lines / By Peter McDermott Almost a full four years before the events on the Ed...
Celebrate Lughnasa with Blueberry Treats
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Celebrate Lughnasa with Blueberry Treats
Blueberries. Recipes / By Margaret M. Johnson Lughnasadh or Lughnasa (pronounced LOO-na-se) is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harve...
Laytown cancelled
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Laytown cancelled
A scene from the Laytown Races, Laytown, Co. Meath, on Sept. 12, 2019. INPHO/OISIN KENIRY A horse racing tradition dating back 150 years has fallen...
Introducing Tach the Hurler
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Introducing Tach the Hurler
Saniya Chughtai. Page Turner / By Peter McDermott Saniya Chughtai’s favorite thing in life is “spending time telling stories with children.” And sh...
Leitrim’s more than a place to visit
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Leitrim’s more than a place to visit
Edwina Guckian with husband Michael Ó Ruairc and son Páidí. Her Dreoilín Productions has made "Come to Leitrim, It could change your life!" By Pete...
Keane’s ‘Shine’ is must for trad fans
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Keane’s ‘Shine’ is must for trad fans
Caroline Keane's new album puts her front and center in a way that lets listeners really focus on her playing more directly. Traditional Music / By...
Fallon provides necessary escapism
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Fallon provides necessary escapism
Órla Fallon became known for her Irish-language solo numbers with Celtic Woman. Music Notes / By Colleen Taylor Órla Fallon became known for her Ir...
Burr’s pragmatic style endured
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Burr’s pragmatic style endured
Aaron Burr helped make the Society of St. Tammany into a political machine. By Stephen G. Butler On the eve of the least festive Independence Day i...

 



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