As the summer came to an end, once again, Irish-Americans took advantage of the muggy days and sultry nights to hold festivals celebrating their Irish culture. This summer saw festivals throughout the United States. Hundreds of Irish-Americans traveled from near and far for a chance to witness traditional music and dance. The Sioux Falls Irish Club of South Dakota celebrated … [Read more...] about Irish Festivals of Summer
Golden Summer for Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman's eponymously titled album went gold on this side of the Atlantic in early August. The quintet of lovely Irish girls with glorious voices, Chloe Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Maev Ní Mhaolchatha, Orla Fallon and Mairead Nesbitt, were presented with a gold plaque for DVD Sales in Seattle recently just before the end of their sold-out U.S. summer tour. With burgeoning sales … [Read more...] about Golden Summer for Celtic Woman
Holden Back on Broadway
Irish singer Darren Holden, who has been touring the U.S. starring as the Piano Man in the national touring production of the hit Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical Movin' Out, returned to the Broadway production for five shows at the end of August. Holden was filling in for Piano Man Michael Cavanaugh who was on vacation. Originally from County Kilkenny, Ireland, Darren is an … [Read more...] about Holden Back on Broadway
U.S. Roses Bloom in Tralee
At the end of August, eight American contestants competed in the famous International Rose of Tralee pageant in Ireland. The eight American girls traveled to Ireland in order to represent their various cities and areas of the country and to compete for the coveted title of Rose of Tralee. Over 200,000 head to Tralee each year to witness traditional Irish song, dance, music, … [Read more...] about U.S. Roses Bloom in Tralee
Irish-Americans make their mark in hit HBO series
There has never been a shortage of Irish-Americans in the forever changing rotation of the actors, directors, writers and producers who make up Hollywood. Why, they have always been one of the most talented groups of people in the history of the film industry, whether on the big screen or television! It is no surprise then that HBO's new break-out show Entourage features … [Read more...] about Irish-Americans make their mark in hit HBO series