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Marian Keyes’ L.A. Story

By Siobhán Tracey, Contributor
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Marian Keyes and her husband Tony Baines at home in Dublin.

The author of such works as Rachel's Holiday and Sushi for Beginners talks to Siobhán Tracey about her new book set in L.A. ℘℘℘ Anyone who has ever read one of Marian Keyes' novels will already have an impression of the author's irrepressible sense of fun, which finds humor in situations not obviously funny. And in the flesh, Keyes, the best-selling author of six novels, … [Read more...] about Marian Keyes’ L.A. Story

Death of “Quiet” Beatle

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2002

February 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

The world is mourning the death of former Beatles guitarist George Harrison, who died in Los Angeles, aged 58, after a long fight against cancer. In New York, fans gathered at Strawberry Fields in Central Park to pay homage to George at the garden created as a memorial to former Beatle John Lennon, who was murdered in 1980. Liverpool has long been the first port of call for the … [Read more...] about Death of “Quiet” Beatle

Top Hat!

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2002

December 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

Hat designer, Marie Galvin.

Hat designer and IA covergirl Marie Galvin joined the 7th Anniversary Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion show presented by POWERade in New York and Los Angeles in October (host committee included the top designers Vera Wang and Diane Von Furstenberg). The show featured 12 of the best new fashion designers in the world. Earlier in the month Marie brought her GALVIN-ized head-ware … [Read more...] about Top Hat!

Steve Allen (1921 – 2000)

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2001

February 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

If the stars are twinkling a bit more lately, it's because one of Earth's brightest has taken his place in their midst. On November 1, Steve Allen passed away in his sleep and into the realm of legend. His wife, actress Jayne Meadows, once described him as "a good Irish Catholic boy. One of the true, clean wits around." He was that, and much more -- a comic genius, musician, … [Read more...] about Steve Allen (1921 – 2000)

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Today in History

August 10, 1920

James O’Neill, father of American playwright Eugene O’Neill, died on August 10 of 1920. With James’s background in theater, it is evident that he provided Eugene with his first glance into the world of theater and playwriting. James O’Neill was born in Kilkenny and immigrated to Buffalo, NY. His most famous role in the theater was as the Count of Monte Cristo. James O’Neill is characterized in his son’s play “Long Day’s Journey into Night” as a young boy called James Tyrone.

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