By Edythe Preet The secret of distilling spirits was brought to Ireland by fifth-century Mediterranean missionaries, Edythe Press informs us, while Darina Allen gives us a wonderful recipe for pea soup. In an issue of a prestigious American travel magazine, a well-known author wrote about the food of Ireland. After dining at one of the Republic's most illustrious hotels, he … [Read more...] about Sláinte: Hail to the Chef
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George M. Cohan Tonight
…An Abridged Version
Showing August 17 - 29, 2021
A BumptyBump Production
Written by Chip Deffaa
Starring Jon Peterson
Adapted for the screen by Jon Peterson
Originally directed for the stage by Chip Deffaa
Take a trip through musical theatre history in this upbeat one-man journey through the life, music, and artistry of George M. Cohan. This Performance on Screen is a dazzling showcase that … [Read more...] about George M. Cohan Tonight
…An Abridged Version
Bandleader Brendan Ward
Dies at 97
Legendary Irish musician and Mayo native Brendan Ward died Saturday, July 24th in Rochester, New York.
By Kevin O'Connor
Mr. Brendan Ward, who has died at his daughter’s home in Rochester, New York on July 24th was hailed in his native Mayo as a musical genius.
Foxford-born Brendan Ward (who was 97) learned the violin and piano at his local school and later became … [Read more...] about Bandleader Brendan Ward
Dies at 97
Thatcher Considered Cromwell-type Removal of Catholics from North, New Book Reveals
A new book by a former British Ambassador to Ireland reveals shocking examples of Margaret Thatcher’s ignorance on Irish issues. By Niall O'Dowd, Publisher Margaret Thatcher considered a Cromwell-type solution to the Northern Ireland problem by forcibly moving Irish Catholics in Northern Ireland from the six counties a new book has revealed. The late British … [Read more...] about Thatcher Considered Cromwell-type Removal of Catholics from North, New Book Reveals
August 2021 Book Reviews
By Tom Deignan Beautiful World, Where Are You By Sally Rooney Get ready for a new crop of Dublin 20- and 30-somethings, rambling about and chatting, trying to look like they don’t care about life and love. Which means they care very much about life and love. In her first two novels – Conversations with Friends, and Normal People – Mayo native Sally Rooney proved … [Read more...] about August 2021 Book Reviews