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December January 2020 Issue

Horgan to Take Centre Stage

By Tom Deignan, Columnist
December / January 2020

December 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Don’t tell Sharon Horgan the movie musical is dead. The Irish writer and actress has joined the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, a musical drama based on the hit show of the same name. The cast also features Max Harwood, Richard E. Grant, and Sarah Lancashire.  The plot was inspired by real-life events, which are pretty well summed up by the title of a 2011 documentary: … [Read more...] about Horgan to Take Centre Stage

Buckley to Break Boundaries in FARGO Season 4

By Tom Deignan, Columnist
December / January 2020

December 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Decades from now, when we look back on this era of “peak TV,” shows like The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad are sure to appear near the top of many “Best Of” lists. But in the humble opinion of this entertainment writer, the FX series Fargo deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those other iconic shows. On the surface, the show would seem destined to … [Read more...] about Buckley to Break Boundaries in FARGO Season 4

Irish Writers & Artists Honor Peter Quinn

By Karen Daly, Contributor
December / January 2020

December 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Kindness, humor, affection and even love (were) on display,” tweeted Counsel General Ciarán Madden, summing up the mood as the Irish American Writers & Artists presented Peter Quinn its Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award on October 21. The Manhattan Manor’s beautiful Skylight Room was filled to the rafters to celebrate that “New York Paddy.” The O’Neill Award … [Read more...] about Irish Writers & Artists Honor Peter Quinn

President Obama Statue of Presidents

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2020

December 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Visitors to historic downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, are greeted by a series of life-size bronze statues of our nation’s past presidents along the city’s streets and sidewalks. The City of Presidents project began in 2000, to honor the legacy of the American presidency. Each of the sculptures is privately funded, and the pattern of placement is chosen to maintain a coherent … [Read more...] about President Obama Statue of Presidents

Mother Jones Inducted into the Mining Hall of Fame

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2020

December 1, 2019 by 1 Comment

The National Mining Museum in Leadville, Colorado, inducted Mary Harris “Mother” Jones into its Mining Hall of Fame on September 14. Mother Jones, born in Cork, was one of the most famous labor activists who ever lived. Her battle cry, “Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living,” truly said it all. Her powerful speeches and knack for theatrics encouraged many to form … [Read more...] about Mother Jones Inducted into the Mining Hall of Fame

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