"Laughter is wine for the soul – laughter soft, or loud and deep, tinged through with seriousness – the hilarious declaration made by man that life is worth living.” ~ Sean O’Casey Along with a record heat wave in July 2022, many Irish Americans came “home” to visit Ireland for some much-needed craic. Among them, was Kevin White (Irish America Hall of Fame Inductee 2017) … [Read more...] about A Celebratory Family Trip Home
48th Annual Maryland Irish Festival
Friday, November 11th, 6:00 - 11:00 pmSaturday, November 12th, 12:00 - 11:00 pmSunday, November 13th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm Timonium Fairgrounds in the Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21093 The Maryland Irish Festival is an annual celebration of Irish Culture, heritage, and customs benefiting Irish Charities of Maryland. This year celebrates the 48th annual Maryland … [Read more...] about 48th Annual Maryland Irish Festival
Walking with Ghosts
Emmy nominee and Golden Globe-winning actor Gabriel Byrne has returned to Broadway with his autobiographical solo show, Walking With Ghosts, based on his memoir of the same name, and an earlier work called Pictures in My Head, which offers fascinating glimpses into his public and private life. Bryne, who adorned the cover of Irish America in July 2011 is not just a brilliant … [Read more...] about Walking with Ghosts
The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey
IA Newsletter, October 29, 2022
Running now through November 20th
The Irish Repertory Theatre presents a New York premiere of Chester Bailey
Written by: Joseph Dougherty
Directed by: Ron Logomarisno
Starring: Reed Birney and Ephraim BirneyIn a stateside hospital at the close of World War II, a young man recovers from catastrophic injuries. Or so the doctors have told him. But Chester Bailey denies what’s … [Read more...] about The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents:
Chester Bailey
What are you Watching?
Bad Sisters Described as "a delicious blend of both dark comedy and thriller, “Bad Sisters” follows the lives of the Garvey sisters who are bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect one another." Protecting one another means that they will use any means possible to get rid of their abusive brother-in-law John Paul (named for … [Read more...] about What are you Watching?