An exhibition of J. Kieran McGonnell's new work will be held at the Axel Raben Gallery in New York City from January 7 – February 8, 2003.
McGonnell's work, an exploration of graphic iconography within the context of today's corporate and world politics, has been widely reviewed, discussed and written about by critics and art historians both in the United States and in his … [Read more...] about Art Exhibition
J. Kieran McGonnell
February March 2003 Issue
Art Exhibition
The Cloning of Trinity
Trinity College Dublin's legal advisors were recently considering taking action against George Lucas and his company Lucas Films after the remarkable similarities between Trinity's historic Long Room library and the Jedi Archive Room, which featured in the most recent Star Wars movie, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, were brought to their attention. The similarities are … [Read more...] about The Cloning of Trinity
The Chieftains Will Tour U.S.
After celebrating 40 years together, then unexpectedly suffering a great loss of long-time member, and friend Derek Bell, the Chieftains are taking to the road again for the 41st U.S. tour, in dedication to Bell who died this past October. The band's 30-city tour kicks-off on January 13th in the southwest and culminates in New York City on St. Patrick's Day (March 17). Pop … [Read more...] about The Chieftains Will Tour U.S.
Burns Library Acquires
Rare 19th Century Irish Harp
An Irish harp handcrafted in Dublin in the 1820s has been acquired by the John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections at Boston College and is now on display in the library's Irish Room.
The 35-tach wooden harp decorated with gold shamrocks was crafted by John Egan, a leading harp-maker of the time and was bought at auction by New York concert soprano Heidi … [Read more...] about Burns Library Acquires
Rare 19th Century Irish Harp
Ireland’s “White House”
The hottest ticket in Dublin is no longer to the Abbey Theatre. It's a ticket to tour Áras an Uachtaráin, the sprawling white-pillared residence of the President of Ireland in Phoenix Park. Best of all, tickets are free, but available only on Saturdays on a first-come basis at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. Hearing the news as I arrived in Ireland last month, I decided it … [Read more...] about Ireland’s “White House”