A Flying Javelin: Marjorie Larney
When I competed for the U.S. in my first Olympics in Helsinki in 1952, I…
A Wilde Hotel in London
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Ashley Davis: Finding Herself Through Her Past
Ashley Davis has only released one CD so far, but it’s a gem, garnering her…
Chicago and the Irish
Before he was president, Barack Obama was an ambitious young politician who learned a valuable…
In the Name of the Fada: Comedian Des Bishop
God help the Irish language! Faced with insurmountable obstacles, it’s on the brink of extinction….
Irish Eye on Hollywood
Amidst the popcorn blockbusters of the summer, keep an eye out for veterans as well…
More Than Just Round of Golf
I was fortunate to play the Old Head Golf Links on my most recent trip…
Review of Books
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Robert Downey Jr. & Sr. Moments
Iron Man started the summer block busting season with a $100.7 million opening at the…
Sláinte!: Dancing at Lughnasa
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Strong Echoes of Ireland at Book Fair
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The First Word: Global Irish
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The Global Irishman: Brendan McDonagh
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The Marvelous McDonaghs
McDonagh is one of the rarer surnames of Ireland, but exists also as MacDonagh, MacDonough,…
The Tragedy of the Hannah
In April 1849, a ship carrying Irish immigrants hit an iceberg in the Gulf of…
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