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Archives for December 2011

Michael Quinlin

December 26, 2011 by 3 Comments

Michael Quinlin

Michael Quinlin is author of Irish Boston (Globe Pequot Press) and editor of Classic Irish Stories (Lyons Press). He founded the Boston Irish Tourism Association, created Boston's Irish Heritage Trail, and formed MassJazz to promote the vibrant jazz scene in Massachusetts. Mike lives in Milton, Massachusetts with his wife, Colette, and son, Devin. www.irishmassachusetts.com … [Read more...] about Michael Quinlin

Edythe Preet

December 26, 2011 by 1 Comment

Edythe has served as culinary historian for Irish America since 1994. Her continuing feature series “Sláinte!" traces the histories of traditional Irish food, drink and celebration, liberally laced with a wealth of folklore, mythology and popular customs. Edythe owns The Heritage Kitchen, a specialty food business producing sweets and savories based on historical … [Read more...] about Edythe Preet

Sharon Ní Chonchúir

December 26, 2011 by 2 Comments

A frequent feature writer for Irish America, Sharon is a freelance writer who lives and works in West Kerry, Ireland. Much of her writing is concerned with the changing face of modern Irish culture. … [Read more...] about Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Mary Pat Kelly

December 26, 2011 by 2 Comments

As an author and filmmaker, Mary Pat Kelly has told various stories connected to Ireland. Her award-winning PBS documentaries and accompanying books include To Live for Ireland, a portrait of Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume and the political party he led; Home Away from Home: The Yanks in Ireland, a history of U.S. forces in Northern Ireland during World War II; and Proudly … [Read more...] about Mary Pat Kelly

Tom Deignan

December 26, 2011 by 10 Comments

For over a decade, Tom Deignan has written the weekly “Sidewalks” column for The Irish Voice newspaper. He also writes columns about movies and history for Irish America and is a regular book reviewer for the Newark Star-Ledger. He is the author of Irish American: Coming to America. … [Read more...] about Tom Deignan

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