One of Ireland’s most talented come- dians, Tommy Tiernan, has been stateside recently and very busy. As we go to press, Tiernan’s Loose tour at the Actors Playhouse is wrapping July 15 and then he’s off to Toronto to headline the Irish Gala at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. While he was in the Big Apple he made a guest appearance on The David … [Read more...] about Tiernan tours and guests on Letterman show
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Duffy Square To Get Facelift
Hidden in the shadows of a TKTS booth amidst the bright lights and flashing signs that overpower the north end of Times Square stands a statue of Father Francis Duffy – the most celebrated U.S. Army chaplain in history. In any other place the bronze statue, backed by a 17-foot-high Celtic Cross made of granite, would be hard to ignore. But here, the only statue of a clergyman … [Read more...] about Duffy Square To Get Facelift
2006 Features Variety of Innovative Artists
For two weeks each summer the streets of West Ireland’s capital city, Galway, come alive with music and performances. From July 17-31, over 400 writers, artists, performers and musicians from Australia, Europe and North America, as well as Ireland, invade the city for the Galway Arts Festival. The 28-year-old festival – Ireland’s largest and most prestigious arts festival – is … [Read more...] about 2006 Features Variety of Innovative Artists
Duddy Wins First Title
John Duddy did not attend our Top 100 Irish-Americans of the Year event on March 16. He had a good reason – he was boxing the head off Shelby Pudwill in Madison Square Garden on the way to winning his first professional belt, the WBC Continental Americas middleweight title. He made quick work of Pudwill, knocking him out in 91 seconds, bringing his record to 16-0 with 14 … [Read more...] about Duddy Wins First Title
St. Patrick’s Day On Montserrat
An island in the Caribbean is probably the last thing people think of at mention of the words "Ireland" or "St. Patrick's Day." Believe it or not, the small island of Montserrat is the only place in the world besides Ireland that recognizes St. Patrick's Day as a national holiday. The lush tropical island celebrates the day with an annual festival from March 11-18 with food, … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day On Montserrat