This passport picture of Peter Dolan and his son Andrew was taken in 1924 and was used when Peter took his then eleven-year-old son from Chicago to Ireland to be raised in what must have been at the time a rare incidence of emigration from the USA to Ireland. Dolan had been born in Croghan, Co. Roscommon in 1867. He emigrated to the USA around 1889 via Canada, moved to Chicago … [Read more...] about Photo Album: From the USA to Ireland
2002
A Beautiful Success
After 22 movies Jennifer Connelly is an overnight success. Penelope Dening talks to the winner of the Best Supporting actress academy Award. A blur of bodies block the corridor, voices muffled to a hum by carpets thick as fur. At the center a slight figure in black (spike-heeled boots, leather trousers, off-the shoulder lace) extricates herself and moves towards me. Like a … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Success
The Fist Word: Touch of the Poet
By standing shoulder to shoulder, hope for the future will triumph over the hurt of the past." – President of Ireland, Mary McAleese We were delighted to see Jennifer Connelly (cover story) take home the Oscar for her performance in A Beautiful Mind. Connelly is not only a beautiful star, but she's also a hell of an actress with a great mind. In this interview with Penelope … [Read more...] about The Fist Word: Touch of the Poet
Steppin’ Out in Scotland
The 32nd World Irish dance championships were held inGlasgow and drew dancers from around the world. David Kirkwood reports. Photography by Paul McSherry. ℘℘℘ Scotland, for ten days in spring, became the world Mecca for Irish dancing when dancers from across the globe descended on Glasgow. The 32nd World Irish Dancing Championships, Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2002, was held … [Read more...] about Steppin’ Out in Scotland
Robert Ballagh :
The Land and The Irish
In his latest work, Irish artist Robert Ballagh explores the relationship between the Irish and the land.
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March 10, 2002, New York: Looking remarkably fresh after a long plane fide from Dublin, artist Robert Ballagh took time to show me around the recent exhibition of his new paintings that were displayed so beautifully at the Irish Arts Center for an exhibition entitled … [Read more...] about Robert Ballagh :
The Land and The Irish