The Irish chamber-pop princess talks with Tara Dougherty about her recent world tour, her second album and her innovative sound, which is breathing life into the contemporary Irish music scene.
The first rounds of touring in foreign countries are daunting enough, but when an artist like Julie Feeney does it, there is an entirely different set of concerns other than those of … [Read more...] about Julie Feeney:
The Impossibly Talented
June July 2011 Issue
Julie Feeney:
Diary of the Dance
Four young step dancers from the Inishfree School of Irish Dance share their diary entries from World Irish Dancing Championships in Dublin this past April. Paige Turilli Age 14 Pearl River, NY April 15th I left New York for Ireland today. I fell asleep for most of the plane ride after watching a movie. April 16th I arrived in Dublin Airport early this morning. My dad and I … [Read more...] about Diary of the Dance
Review of Books
Recently published books of Irish and Irish American interest. To purchase these books visit Kenny's Bookshop here. Recommended The Bottom of the 33rd: Hope, Redemption and Baseball’s Longest Game Dan Barry, renowned New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, saw something in the longest game in the history of professional baseball: that it was about … [Read more...] about Review of Books
Music Reviews
Reviews of recent releases from Irish and Irish American artists. CONTEMPORARY Cashier No. 9 To the Death of Fun Belfast has for many years been a hub for contemporary Irish music. One of the newest acts to emerge from the hometown of Van Morrison is Cashier No. 9. After securing gigs opening for Snow Patrol and playing at the famed Glastonbury Music Festival, the quintet … [Read more...] about Music Reviews
Sláinte: Dublin, City of Literature
By Edythe Preet, Columnist
Edythe Preet on the history and influence of Dublin, and James Joyce-centric recipes. When I was young, my father’s oft-repeated favorite riddle was: What is the richest country in the world? The first time he quizzed me, I wracked my brain and offered a few feeble guesses. When he could contain his mirth no longer, with a grin, a twinkle, and a nudge to my ribs he chuckled: … [Read more...] about Sláinte: Dublin, City of Literature