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February March 2006 Issue

Galway’s American Tour

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief

April 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Flutist Sir James Galway is internationally regarded as both a matchless interpreter of classical music and a consummate entertainer whose charismatic appeal crosses all musical boundaries. During his 50-year career, the Belfast-born Galway has sold more than 30 million albums and recorded more than 60. Starting February 22, Sir James will embark on a 22-U.S.-city tour with … [Read more...] about Galway’s American Tour

From Doubt to Defiance

By Frank Marilyn Cole Lownes, Contributor
Febuary / March 2006

February 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment

"The guy who makes coffee for me I every morning in my local coffee shop in Brooklyn congratulated me when I won the Pulitzer," recounts John Patrick Shanley with a big grin. "Then, when I won the Tony, the guy says, `This cuppa coffee's on me.'" Shanley, the Irish-American playwright and screenwriter, lets out a hoot of laughter. "God knows what I have to do to get a free … [Read more...] about From Doubt to Defiance

First Word: Mortas Cine

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief

February 1, 2006 by 1 Comment

"One thing that explains more than anything about me is the fact that I'm Irish."  ~Eugene O'Neill Is there anything better than cuddling up with a good book? I was fortunate enough to have been brought up without television. Not because my parents were worried about it being a distraction from homework, but because Ireland was a bit behind the times. When we did get … [Read more...] about First Word: Mortas Cine

George Best Laid to Rest

By Frank Shouldice, Contributor
Febuary / March 2006

February 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Belfast was brought to a standstill when the remains of soccer legend George Best were returned to Roselawn Cemetery outside the city. Best, aged 59, widely regarded as one of the world's greatest ever soccer players, died from multiple organ failure. The ex-footballer had a liver transplant three years ago in an effort to cope with deteriorating health due to alcoholism. The … [Read more...] about George Best Laid to Rest

Irish President Meets
Queen Elizabeth

By Frank Shouldice, Contributor
Febuary / March 2006

February 1, 2006 by Leave a Comment

Irish President Mary McAleese and Britain's Queen Elizabeth held a low-key "private meeting" at Hillsborough Castle, Co. Down. It was the fourth occasion that the two public figures had met but the first time such an encounter took place on Irish soil. "We both found ourselves in Northern Ireland on the same day coming up to Christmas and it seemed an opportune time to meet … [Read more...] about Irish President Meets
Queen Elizabeth

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June 27, 1963

President John F. Kennedy receives a warm welcome upon his visit to his ancestral home in Co. Wexford, Ireland. Marking the second day of his four day trip through Ireland, Kennedy also visited the nearby town of New Ross, where his great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy left from in 1848 during the potato famine. Kennedy made a speech stating, “When my great-grandfather left here to become a cooper in East Boston he carried nothing with him except two things–a strong religious faith and a strong desire for liberty. I am proud to say that all of his grandchildren have valued that inheritance.”

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