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A Tribute to Justice: The William Brennan Legacy

Interview by Sean O Murchu, edited by Irish America Staff

September / October 1997

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The death of Justice William Brennan in July, after a long illness, was mourned by President Clinton, other dignitaries, family and friends who packed St. Matthew's Cathedral -- the same church where the funeral mass was celebrated for slain U.S. President John F. Kennedy in November 1963 -- in Washington, D.C. for his funeral mass.  "We thank God for his life," said Clinton, … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Justice: The William Brennan Legacy

Living on the Fringe

By Frank Shouldice

September / October 1997

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Frank Shouldice explores the relationship between Irish travellers and the settled community. When Mary Robinson announced she would not be staying on for a second term of office as President of Ireland it was worth observing the reaction from various quarters.  For most people, the announcement heralded a conclusion to a uniquely popular presidency. As a most impressive … [Read more...] about Living on the Fringe

McGuinness’ Doll House

By Patricia O'Haire

July/August 1997

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Frank McGuinness, whose adaptation of Ibsen's A Doll's House won four Tony Awards, talks to Patricia O'Haire. It would be hard to miss Frank McGuinness lumbering into a room.  Curly red-hair that looks as if it had never, in all its life, been introduced to a comb, a curly red beard to match, he's tall and somewhat overweight, but he gives off an air of nervous energy that … [Read more...] about McGuinness’ Doll House

The Year of Living Famously

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Frank McCourt has gone from retired New York City high school teacher to 66-year-old international celebrity in a matter of months. Almost a year after the publication of Angela's Ashes, McCourt tells Brian Rohan "it's been lovely, thank you, but I wouldn't mind a bit of peace and quiet, either...." Frank McCourt sits in the back room of the Old Town tavern, acting not at … [Read more...] about The Year of Living Famously

Young Ladies of the Dance

By Darina Molloy

May/June 1997

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While her class-mates in St. Mary's Secondary School in Nenagh, County Tipperary, are busy preparing for end-of-year exams in their last year before Leaving Certificate, 17-year-old Bernadette Flynn is savoring the sweet success of a dream come true as leading lady in the acclaimed show, Lord of the Dance. And Bernadette has absolutely no regrets about leaving her school life … [Read more...] about Young Ladies of the Dance