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Labor and Dignity: A New Exhibition on James Connolly in America

Matt Skwiat
October 31, 2013

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James Connolly, one of Ireland’s most revered men, is the focus of a new touring exhibition, “Labor and Dignity: James Connolly in America.” Connolly was born in 1868. He enlisted in the army at 14 and later, in the 1890s, immersed himself in socialism and labor rights, which he would remain passionate about for the rest of his life. An Irish Nationalist, Connolly fought during … [Read more...] about Labor and Dignity: A New Exhibition on James Connolly in America

Maeve’s House: A Journey Through the Years

By Sheila Langan, Deputy Editor
October 25, 2013

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Dublin's famed Abbey Theatre has returned to New York with a new one-man show created and performed by Eamon Morrissey, veteran actor of the Irish stage and screen. Maeve's House, which centers on the life and work of writer Maeve Brennan, is playing at the Irish Arts Center through November 10 (its run was recently extended for five more performances), and is a must-see for … [Read more...] about Maeve’s House: A Journey Through the Years

Voices of Ireland Past

By Matt Skwiat
October 21, 2013

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The Doegen Records Project In 1926, Berlin native Dr. Wilhelm Doegen, director of the sound department at the Prussian State Library, was asked by the Irish government to make a series of recordings of the Irish language in the Gaeltacht areas of Ireland and in the surrounding areas that had suffered a major decline in native Irish speaking. Doegen had a life long interest in … [Read more...] about Voices of Ireland Past

The Secret Life of the Shannon

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The River Shannon is the subject of a recent RTÉ wildlife documentary produced by the Wicklow-based company Crossing the Line. It opens in the orange of dawn, with a sepia mist rising from the surface of the river before the silhouette of a canoe traverses the plane of water. “The dawn chorus comes and the reeds are full of bird song,” the narrator says. “It’s a wonderful, … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of the Shannon

Tuning in to Roots Music, Irish Style

By Teresa O’Dea Hein
October 9, 2013

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The Comhaltas Echoes of Erin Tour in North America. Lucky residents of the Northeast and Midwest now have the chance to enjoy the best of Irish music, song and dance because the 41st Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Echoes of Erin tour of North America is underway. On Tuesday, October 8, the 13-member troupe, which includes many present and past All-Ireland champions, launched … [Read more...] about Tuning in to Roots Music, Irish Style