John Liegl travels to Ireland to find his roots. My adventure began 40 years ago when I discovered that my great-great-grandparents John Tobin and Elizabeth Dooley had emigrated to America from Ireland in the 1860s. They settled in Montclair, New Jersey, raised a family and as far as I know never made it back to Ireland for even a visit, but they never forgot where they came … [Read more...] about Tobin’s Field
Marian Keyes’ L.A. Story
The author of such works as Rachel's Holiday and Sushi for Beginners talks to Siobhán Tracey about her new book set in L.A. ℘℘℘ Anyone who has ever read one of Marian Keyes' novels will already have an impression of the author's irrepressible sense of fun, which finds humor in situations not obviously funny. And in the flesh, Keyes, the best-selling author of six novels, … [Read more...] about Marian Keyes’ L.A. Story
Book Reviews
A Sampling of the Latest Irish Books on Offer ℘℘℘ RECOMMENDED Ireland's Painters: 1600-1940 presents a stunning survey of the grand, oftoverlooked tradition of art in Ireland. From the early, stately portraits by Thomas Frye and Susannah Drury's East Prospect of The Giant's Causeway, to Sean O'Sullivan's intimate look inside a cottage with The Old Couple and the grand … [Read more...] about Book Reviews
Sinéad’s New Style
In New York to promote her new album of old Irish songs, Sinéad O'Connor talks to Bill Crandall Sinéad O'Connor hasn't been here since the towers fell. As a car carries her from JFK to the city, she asks the driver what it feels like without them. He says he feels lost -- literally, because he used the buildings to help him navigate around town. That night she and her … [Read more...] about Sinéad’s New Style
Traditional Music Round-up
A roaring rip tide of traditional music recordings has been flowing out of Ireland and Irish America recently, much of it released by the musicians themselves without recourse to record labels. A listing of the year's best discs could easily include several dozen equally worthy releases, so limiting this roundup to a mere ten was a reviewer's nightmare. You won't go wrong, … [Read more...] about Traditional Music Round-up