Women from around the U.S. and three of the seven Celtic nations gathered in Milwaukee in October for the Conference of Celtic Women, held at the sprawling former church that houses the city's Irish Heritage Center. Organized by Jean K. Bills, the Conference featured singers from Scotland, Brittany and the U.S. "What makes these weekends so special is the bringing together of … [Read more...] about Celtic Women Celebrate
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Ireland Commemorates 50 Years at the UN
Glucksman Ireland House at New York University hosted a luncheon to celebrate Ireland's 50th Anniversary as a member of the United Nations at the UN Private Dining Room on November 30. Loretta Brennan Glucksman, who together with her husband Lew, founded Glucksman Ireland House, introduced Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan (pictured above with Irish Foreign … [Read more...] about Ireland Commemorates 50 Years at the UN
A Touch of the Heart
Gabriel Byrne is a true Renaissance man. As an actor, he is currently receiving accolades for his performance as Cornelius Melody in a New York production of Eugene O'Neill's A Touch of the Poet. As a writer, he found much success with his autobiographical Pictures in My Head, and now he's shown himself to be quite the photographer -- a photographer with a heart. For what is … [Read more...] about A Touch of the Heart
Cash’s Forty Shades of Green
With Johnny Cash in the news a lot recently thanks to the movie Walk the Line, many tend to forget the music legend's ScotsIrish roots. Though he was always the Man in Black, Cash was also the guy who loved Ireland, so much so that he penned the song "Forty Shades of Green" after his first trip there in the 1960s. The lyrics go like this: "I close my eyes and picture the … [Read more...] about Cash’s Forty Shades of Green
Peck’s Star Stolen
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is missing I one of its most beloved stars thanks to a thief whose identity remains unknown. The missing black cement square featured a pink star honoring Gregory Peck. The perfectly cut square hole left in the pavement indicated that whoever took Peck's star was in possession of a cement saw. Authorities say that the thief was probably dressed as a … [Read more...] about Peck’s Star Stolen