With their melodious voices, masterful musicianship and enthusiasm, the Irish American women’s group Girsa has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere by bringing a creative mix of vocals, fiddle, accordion, banjo, tin whistle, bodhran, guitar, and piano to their shows. Kristin Cotter McGowan stops by a Girsa rehearsal. ℘℘℘ “Cup of tea? Of course you’ll have one!” My … [Read more...] about The Girsa Girls of Irish Trad
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Dangerfield Lives!
The Ginger Man at 60
At 89, J.P. Donleavy celebrated 60 years of his best-selling cult-classic, The Ginger Man. At his countryside retreat near Mullingar, he spoke to Noel Shine about his extraordinary life and the novel that gave rise to his notoriety all those years ago.
This article originally appeared in the October/November issue of Irish America. Dunleavy passed away on September 11, 2017 … [Read more...] about Dangerfield Lives!
The Ginger Man at 60
A Long Day’s Journey: New Ross to New London
By Sean Reidy, Contributor
Sean Reidy visits the O’Neill family home in New London, Connecticut, and on his return to Ireland, visits the O’Neill homestead in County Kilkenny. In May 2015, I visited the Monte Cristo Cottage in New London, Connecticut, the childhood home of celebrated playwright Eugene O’Neill. I made the journey with Richard Hayes, Head of Humanities at Waterford Institute of … [Read more...] about A Long Day’s Journey: New Ross to New London
Remembering Eugene O’Neill and Celebrating Irish American Writers and Artists
Founded in 2008, and operated as a non-profit organization, Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) welcomes Irish-American writers, actors, filmmakers, musicians and artists of every (and no) religion. As well as celebrating the achievements of Irish-American writers and artists, past and present, IAW&A’s purpose is to highlight, energize and encourage Irish … [Read more...] about Remembering Eugene O’Neill and Celebrating Irish American Writers and Artists
Noah Galloway:
Mission No Excuses
Noah Galloway’s battle to overcome depression has turned him into a fitness guru, a star performer, and a motivational speaker.
Like many of the millions who watched Noah Galloway’s performances on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, I was moved by his natural grace, strength, manliness, and humility. He did not hide his prosthetic leg or residual arm but showed the world that he is … [Read more...] about Noah Galloway:
Mission No Excuses