Interviews
“Happy Days” For O’Casey and Beckett
When Shivaun O’Casey first met Irish-born Nobel Literature Prize winner Samuel Beckett, she was a…
To Hell and Back
Ex-hostage Brian Keenan speaks to Jane Campbell about his book, his experiences, and his life…
Harrison Ford
The king of Hollywood talks to Frances Haines about his controversial role in Patriot Games…
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George Mitchell
There would not have been a peace agreement on Good Friday 1998 without George Mitchell. Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams reflects the views of most Irish nationalists when he says: […]
Alice McDermott
In 1998, Alice McDermott’s fourth novel, Charming Billy, captured the National Book Award. Few were surprised. McDermott had previously been nominated for two Pulitzers and another N.B.A. But McDermott was […]
Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt went from retired New York City high school in a matter of months with the publication of Angela’s Ashes, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography. Frank managed […]
Donald Keough
Donald Keough’s love of Ireland and all things Irish led to his involvement in fostering Ireland’s economy. He led several groups of American businessmen, including Warren Buffett, on economic missions […]
Gene Kelly
Gene Kelly got his first big break on Broadway in the Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey. He had graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was operating his successful […]
McGuinness’ Doll House
Frank McGuinness, whose adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House won four Tony Awards, talks to Patricia O’Haire. It would be hard to miss Frank McGuinness lumbering into a room. Curly […]