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2021 Masters of Tradition Festival
Featuring Martin Hayes, Steve Cooney, and David Power

October 2, 2021 Newsletter

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The second concert of the 2021 Masters of Tradition Festival will be broadcast from the magnificent stately home Bantry House on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 8:00 PM EST. “This concert features two old friends of mine who I have played a lot with over the years. Steve Cooney is an Australian-born guitarist who moved to Ireland many years ago. He has explored Irish music in … [Read more...] about 2021 Masters of Tradition Festival
Featuring Martin Hayes, Steve Cooney, and David Power

40 Shades of Green

IA Newsletter
March 12, 2022

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Where: New York Irish Center, The Reilly Room When: Thursday, March 17, 2022 3:00 - 9:00 pm The New York Irish Center hosts a six-hour-long, post-parade celebration, “40 Shades of Green,” running from 3pm to 9pm, that will include music, dance, and joyous mingling with some of the most talented and prominent people in our community.  During this time, in the Center’s newly … [Read more...] about 40 Shades of Green

Ireland Live…From New York

April 16, 2022 IA Newsletter

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An Evening with Colm Gannon & Sean Gavin at the New York Irish Center Thursday, May 5, 2022, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Award-winning Irish trad musicians Colm Gannon and Sean Gavin join New York Irish Center for our concert series Ireland Live...From New York Accordion wizard Colm Gannon’s playing is as vibrant and beautiful as the Connemara Hills themselves. He was born in … [Read more...] about Ireland Live…From New York

The Real Mr. Tanner

Summer 2021

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The life of Martin J. Tubridy was the inspiration for Harry Chapin’s hit song “Mr. Tanner." Story by Pat Fenton “Mr. Tanner was a cleaner from a town in the Midwest. And of all the cleaning shops around he'd made his the best. But he also was a baritone who sang while hanging clothes. He practiced scales while pressing tails and sang at local shows.” It’s been a … [Read more...] about The Real Mr. Tanner

Bushmills Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day with
Flogging Molly & Free Whiskey

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Livestream concert from Dublin, Ireland Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST, and 7:00 pm GMT As the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, Bushmills has seen their fair share of St. Patrick’s Days. And while the local pub is typically the spot for celebration, this year, it’s all about celebrating Paddy’s Day safely at home. The green beer and … [Read more...] about Bushmills Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day with
Flogging Molly & Free Whiskey