“Society of the Snow” is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time — and Chilling As Well
April 1, 2024 No Responses

“Society of the Snow” is One of the Most Harrowing films of All Time — and Chilling As Well

Director J.A. Bayona Photo: Brad Balfour Story by Brad Balfour It’s an understatement to say that I’ve seen lots of films with varying degrees of frightening circumstances informing them. But “Society of The Snow” was one of the most harrowing —...
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William Spencer Reilly’s Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Makes it Through its 13th Year
March 31, 2024 No Responses

William Spencer Reilly’s Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Makes it Through its 13th Year

Q&A by Brad Balfour When rock-punk poet Shane McGowan died, the love of drink was again in focus as part of his story. Over Indulging has been a part of the Irish experience, and certainly, when St Patrick’s Day rolls...
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Embodying The Tradition of Irish Theatrical Production, The Origin Theatre 1st Irish Festival Returns March 23 to April 28, 2024
March 29, 2024 No Responses

Embodying The Tradition of Irish Theatrical Production, The Origin Theatre 1st Irish Festival Returns March 23 to April 28, 2024

Preview by Brad Balfour Held at performance spaces across NYC, the 1st Irish Festival features 15 new plays, 10 of which are in competition, with productions from NYC and Ireland from March 23 to April 28, 2024. The 1st Irish...
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Kylemore Abbey – A Spiritual Place
March 29, 2024 No Responses

Kylemore Abbey – A Spiritual Place

Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery and iconic visitor attraction set on 1,000 acres of mountainside in the heart of Connemara, Co Galway in the West of Ireland. Owned by The Kylemore Trust, a non-profit organization led by the Benedictine...
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The Portal: Where New York Meets Dublin, Ireland
March 28, 2024 No Responses

The Portal: Where New York Meets Dublin, Ireland

A groundbreaking public technology sculpture known as “The Portal” is set to form a visual bridge between New York City and Dublin, Ireland, launching this spring. Conceived as a testament to the power of art to transcend physical barriers, “The...
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Out&About
March 27, 2024 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy This week in my Out&About I am going to promote some friends of The Irish Examiner USA by promoting their very good benefits and I am very proud to do as they have been very good supporters...
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It’s Officially Spring Now That The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits Center This Weekend
March 27, 2024 No Responses

It’s Officially Spring Now That The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits Center This Weekend

Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Auto ShowMarch 29 – April 7, 2024Jacob K. Javits Center Spring has sprung, and that means The New York International Auto Show rears itself up in the Jacob K Javits Center once again....
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Varadkar To Step Down As Taoiseach And Fine Gael Leader
March 20, 2024 No Responses

Varadkar To Step Down As Taoiseach And Fine Gael Leader

Leo Varadkar has announced he will step down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. In an emotional address outside Government Buildings in Dublin, Mr Varadkar told reporters: “I am resigning as president and leader of Fine Gael effective today...
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Out&About
March 20, 2024 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy What a great week it has been, especially all around the Saint Patrick’s Day festivities. I have never been so happy, as I was Out&About quite a lot and I am not complaining let me tell you....
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Cork-Born Cillian Murphy Makes Winning The Oscar a Reality As The First Irish Person to Be So Awarded
March 14, 2024 No Responses

Cork-Born Cillian Murphy Makes Winning The Oscar a Reality As The First Irish Person to Be So Awarded

Report by Brad Balfour Given the sweep that “Oppenheimer” made at this year’s Oscar ceremony — its 96th edition — the film has to be reckoned with in one way or another. It’s definitely a triumph for all involved not...
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