Irish America
Irish America
George Carlin is still bucking the establishment, thank God. In his latest compilation Napalm & Silly Putty, the comedian and commentator, has something to say about everything from capital punishment to the degeneration of the human species. Be prepared for hoots and brawls. ♦ … [Read more...] about Carlin Redux
Reba McIntyre, who wowed them on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun, has a new sitcom set to launch on the WB this fall. The show, called Deep in the Heart, features the country singer star as a mother whose teenage daughter is pregnant and whose dental hygienist is also in the family way, care of McIntyre's husband. Let's hope it's as funny as the laughing gas and not as painful … [Read more...] about Reba’s Toothache
California redwoods in Ireland? Yes, you can find a fine grove at Avondale Forest Park in County Wicklow about an hour's drive from Dublin. Avondale, now a national historic site and home of the Irish Forest Service, was the family estate of Charles Stewart Parnell, whose brilliant career as national leader in Ireland's fight for Home Rule was wrecked by the revelation of his … [Read more...] about Sweet Avondale
Williamsburg: The challenge for Busch Gardens in adding an Ireland theme to its park at this colonial oasis was to steer clear of shamrockery, yet still create a family environment that was fun and vibrant. "Ireland" was opened to the public May 18 and in the opinion of Sean Counihan, mayor of Killarney, steered that midway course pretty well. "What I like about it is … [Read more...] about A Little Bit of Ireland in the U.S.
The Irish Memorial in Philadelphia is one of many Famine memorials springing up across the United States. But how does one show that the one million dead were once living, breathing, loving, laughing humans? And how does one move from the tragedy to the promise of new life that America offered? Sculptor Glenna Goodacre is no novice to daunting tasks. Her ability to capture … [Read more...] about A Call to Remember
