TICKETMASTER has been accused of acting like touts after tickets for next year's Oasis reunion shows sold out within hours of going on sale on Saturday. The band, which includes second-generation Irish brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, announced this week that they were going back on tour after a 15-year split. Grace Boland, who will represent Fine Gael in Dublin Fingal West in … [Read more...] about Ticketmaster accused of acting like touts as Oasis reunion shows sell out
Ticketmaster accused of acting like touts as Oasis reunion shows sell out
Milwaukee Irish Fest 2024 — embracing the next generation of Irish music
THE BEST of Irish music, culture, tourism, and friendship took centre stage as Milwaukee Irish Fest celebrated its 43rd year over four days from 15 to 18 August 2024 Our man in Milwaukee, Brooke Billick, was there with his camera The Pierce Family—fans of Irish Fest THOUSANDS came to Milwaukee’s lakefront from across North America and Ireland to enjoy and take part in the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Irish Fest 2024 — embracing the next generation of Irish music
A Morrissey and Marr reunion on the cards?
An offer was made to the former Smiths musicians earlier this summer IN THE wake of the news of Oasis’ massive 2025 reunion tour, Morrissey has claimed he accepted a “lucrative offer” this summer for a Smiths reunion – but his former band colleague Johnny Marr ignored it. Like the Gallagher brothers, both Morrisey and Marr are second generation Irish men from Manchester. … [Read more...] about A Morrissey and Marr reunion on the cards?
Irish chef killed in Kansas City in car park confrontation
TWO teenage boys were arrested within an hour of the killing of Tipperary man Shaun Brady on August 28 in Kansas City. Missouri police in the US were investigating the fatal shooting of the US-based chef, and quickly made the arrests. Tributes have been paid to the Mr Brady, a chef, popular businessman, and key member of the closely-knit Irish community in Kansas City. A … [Read more...] about Irish chef killed in Kansas City in car park confrontation
Funeral for teenager killed in collision in Donegal takes place today
A TEENAGER who died in a collision in Donegal will be laid to rest in his hometown in Derry today. Kian Dawson-Kirk died on Saturday, August 24 after the car he was a passenger in was involved in a collision at around 11.15pm. The 16-year-old, from Carnhill in Derry, was travelling with his cousin Eoghan Dawson who was driving the car. Mr Dawson, aged 20, was seriously injured … [Read more...] about Funeral for teenager killed in collision in Donegal takes place today