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Tiernan Cracks Up

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2005

December 1, 2004 by Leave a Comment

Irish comedien Tommy Tiernan introduced U.S. audiences to his West of Ireland humor when he brought his show, Cracked, to New York City in early October. The crowd were riotous and warmly received Tiernan, who is fast becoming one of the most popular stand-up comedians across Ireland and the U.K. He recounted his command performance in London for Prince Charles, joked about … [Read more...] about Tiernan Cracks Up

Sardonic Joe

By Jamie Dawson, Contributor
February / March 2004

February 1, 2004 by Leave a Comment

Joe Queenan's no-holds-barred satirical writing is not for every palate. He jabs, stabs, pokes, prods, and otherwise mangles various aspects of American culture (not to mention European culture and Third World culture) like a dentist performing a root canal without an anesthetic or a disgruntled postal worker creating balloon animals. It's often not pretty, but is certainly … [Read more...] about Sardonic Joe

So Graham Norton!

By Christopher Reilly, Contributor
October / November 2003

October 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Irish Comedian, Graham Norton.

Flamboyant Irish comedian Graham Norton, one of British television's most well known and in-demand television personalities, is gaining a devoted fan following among American viewers. The Dublin-born Norton's program So Graham Norton is now airing six nights a week on the BBC America. Recently Norton was taping his show in New York City and said, "This audience, they are so … [Read more...] about So Graham Norton!

Carlin Redux

By Irish America Staff
August / September 2001

August 1, 2001 by

George Carlin is still bucking the establishment, thank God. In his latest compilation Napalm & Silly Putty, the comedian and commentator, has something to say about everything from capital punishment to the degeneration of the human species. Be prepared for hoots and brawls. ♦ … [Read more...] about Carlin Redux

An Irish Laugh-In

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2001

April 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Irish comedy has successfully crossed the pond, judging by the feedback from the New York Irish Comedy Festival.No less a celebrity than Moby turned up for the BBC America screening of Father Ted at Manhattan's Tribeca Bar & Grill to open the festival, and he then quizzed co-writer Graham Linehan during the Q&A which followed.Father Ted, a big hit in Britain and Ireland … [Read more...] about An Irish Laugh-In

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June 9, 597

On this day St. Columcille, or St. Colomba, died. His feast day of June 9 is recognized by the Catholic Church. Born in Co. Donegal to a royal family, Columcille gave up his claims in favor of becoming a monk at Glasnevin. He became one of the “Twelve Apostles of Ireland” who studied under St. Finnian. After a dispute with St. Finnian over copying the Battle Book of the O’Donnells, the battle of Cooldrevny was sparked. Columcille felt responsible for the lives lost, and in his penance, he left Ireland. He travelled to Scotland and established a monastery on Iona, which would become the center of learning for the Celtic Christian region. It is believed that the Book of Kells was started at Iona.

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