The Teetotallers is one of those remarkable flash in the pan moments of the seisiuin genre that seems too good to be true. The trio is lineup of giants, Martin Hayes on fiddle and viola, Kevin Crawford on flute, whistles and occasionally the bodhrán, and John Doyle on vocals, guitar, bouzouki and mandola. After debuting as a trio in late 2011 with a tour in Ireland, the … [Read more...] about A Lineup of Legends
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From Brown Bread to Wine Writing – Irish Talent at the James Beard Awards
By Kara Rota, Contributor
The recent James Beard Awards, held at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall on May 9, celebrate the stars of the restaurant and cookbook worlds, and this year’s winners included some true Irish talent. Matt Dillon, of Seattle restaurant Sitka & Spruce, went home with the award for Best Chef in the Northwest. Maureen O’Hagan won a Health and Well-Being writing award for her … [Read more...] about From Brown Bread to Wine Writing – Irish Talent at the James Beard Awards
Once the Musical Leads the Tony Nominees
By Catherine Daivs, Editorial Assistant. May 1, 2012.
Once, the Broadway musical based on the 2006 Academy Award winning Irish film of the same name staring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, has been nominated for the most Tony awards this year, leading the pack with a total of 11 nods. The show, which takes place during the course of one week, tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant in Dublin, who are brought … [Read more...] about Once the Musical Leads the Tony Nominees
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
By Irish America Staff
“I'm Unsinkable” Margaret Tobin Brown was reading a book in her first-class cabin on the Titanic when she heard a crash and was thrown to the floor by the impact. Pulling herself up, she went out into the corridor to investigate and saw her fellow passengers standing around in their nightwear. It was then she noticed that the engines had stopped. She went up on deck and was … [Read more...] about The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Irish America Announces Irish Spirit Award
Irish America magazine is proud to announce the Irish Spirit award recipients Arthur and Barbara Gelb. The Gelbs will be presented with the award by Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times writer Maureen Dowd at the 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on March 14th at the New York Yacht Club. As a writing team, Arthur and Barbara Gelb are best … [Read more...] about Irish America Announces Irish Spirit Award