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Irish Song

Danny Boy Uncovered

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2002

February 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

In his book Danny Boy – The Beloved Irish Ballad to be published in March, well-known Irish-American writer Malachy McCourt offers an explication of the history, facts and myths surrounding the well-loved Irish air. McCourt explains that "Danny Boy" is unique in that people are willing to overlook a bad rendition if the singer is earnest and the moment is true. It is certainly … [Read more...] about Danny Boy Uncovered

The Pipes Aren’t Calling in RI

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2001

October 1, 2001 by

This July, the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island announced that no longer would the haunting tune of "Danny Boy" which so many have used to say goodbye to their loved ones, be permitted at funerals because it is a secular song, and therefore not suitable for Mass of the Christian Burial. Church officials felt it would lead to requests for other secular songs. Response to … [Read more...] about The Pipes Aren’t Calling in RI

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Today in History

August 18, 1728

James Caulfeild, the 4th Viscount and 1st Earl of Charlemont, was born in Dublin on this day in 1728. Lord Charlemont was well known for his love of classical artwork, music and literature. He was politically connected to both Henry Flood and Henry Grattan, who were nationalists. Although he was an Earl, the first President of the Royal Irish Academy, a member of the Royal Dublin Society and a Knight of the Order of St. Patrick, Caulfeild joined Grattan in 1780 on the fight for Irish independence.

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