If you are suffering withdrawal symptoms for authentic Irish rashers and other Irish products, you will rush to access www.celticbrands.com. The website offers over 50 tempting gift baskets ranging in price from $20 to $250 with something to suit all pockets, tastes and occasions. Typical baskets include 'Traditional Country Breakfast' at $35 (plus S&H). 'The Irish Survival … [Read more...] about Homesick for Irish Products?
Archives for February 2002
Celtic Appalachia
If you live in Philadelphia or happen to be planning a weekend break to the city, you will be interested to note that the 15th Annual Celtic Appalachian Celebration will take place on Sunday, March 10th between 2:30 and 7:00pm at the International House of Philadelphia. The program's theme "Far from the American Shore: Irish American history through song" offers an entertaining … [Read more...] about Celtic Appalachia
Showcase Ireland
The press launch for Showcase Ireland, Ireland's largest trade fair, was held at The 21 Club in New York City on December 10th. The Crafts Council of Ireland felt it appropriate to hold the launch in New York to demonstrate their appreciation of the friendship and economic ties between Ireland and the United States, and to show solidarity with New York in the light of recent … [Read more...] about Showcase Ireland
Gift Idea for Art Lovers
Irish sculptor John Behan's bronze memorial "Arrival" was recently unveiled at the UN Plaza in New York. Behan describes the work as having an emphasis "...on hope, the future. The people walk down the gangplanks into a new world having survived the wild, stormy voyage across the Atlantic. But the sculpture speaks to us of all peoples, not merely the Irish." Behan's work is … [Read more...] about Gift Idea for Art Lovers
McCourt Returns to Teaching
Frank McCourt has been giving accent coaching to veteran American actor Paul Newman. After a dinner one night, Paul told Frank that he was playing an Irish character and would like some `accent' coaching. It was arranged that Paul would visit Frank at his apartment where Frank proceeded to read Paul's lines into a recorder. They then enjoyed coffee and a chat as Paul regaled … [Read more...] about McCourt Returns to Teaching