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An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

By Irish America Staff

March 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment

From Turlough O'Carolan to The Chieftains, The Cranberries to The Corrs, Ireland has always had a world-wide reputation for musical prowess. This St. Patrick's Day, enjoy this special playlist of Irish music that ranges from traditional Irish songs to more contemporary fare like The Pogues and The Saw Doctors. The 90-song playlist curates the best of Irish music and hopefully … [Read more...] about An Irish Music Playlist Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

JUDY COLLINS:
A RETURN TO HER LEGENDARY 1964 CONCERT

February 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment

The Town Hall will present an encore performance of Judy Collins recreating her legendary 1964 New York City concert hall debut. Collins filmed the show onstage at The Town Hall and it will be available for On-Demand viewing for 72 hours beginning Friday, April 16th at 8:00 pm. The On-Demand video is available for purchase at The Town Hall.  A lover of songwriters and the … [Read more...] about JUDY COLLINS:
A RETURN TO HER LEGENDARY 1964 CONCERT

Hall of Fame: Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Jean Butler

By Tom Deignan, Columnist

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By Tom Deignan, Columnist

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March 1, 2020 by 3 Comments

A few years back, the Irish dancing community was dealt a series of devastating losses. Four celebrated dance masters – Jimmy Erwin, Jerry Mulvihill, Michael Bergin, and Peter Smith – passed away in close succession.“All I could think,” recalls Riverdance choreographer and dancer Jean Butler, “was the steps and stories that died with them. The dances live in the … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame: Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Jean Butler

Hall of Fame: Judy Collins Singer, Songwriter, Social Activist

By Christine Kinealy, Columnist
March / April 2020

March 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment

It is difficult to define or to encapsulate Judy Collins in under 2,000 words. Ironically though, perhaps just two words can provide an insight into this remarkable woman’s activism, career, and song choices: they are, “amazing grace.” Everything Judy has done in her long and varied life have shown ability, creativity, tenacity, and – grace. These two words also happen to be … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame: Judy Collins Singer, Songwriter, Social Activist

Green is The New Black

By Sarah Loughnane, Editorial Assistant/ Social Media & Events Coordinator

January 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Tourism Ireland hosted a stellar event at The Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City last night, Jan. 28, to launch its 2020 marketing plan – an extension of the 2019 “Fill Your Heart With Ireland” campaign. Guests from all over the U.S., and Ireland, filled the beautiful ballroom at the Palace for a night of celebration and discussion. Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Green is The New Black

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