By Paddy McCarthy Here is a historic event that has just happened in Cork where I come from and I was invited to go as it was at The Metropole Hotel where I normally stay when I’m home. The Pancake...
By Paddy McCarthy The “Women of Ireland Awards” were held at the New York Irish Center in Long Island City last Thursday. Unfortunately I could not make it as because another engagement went on a bit longer that I had...
By Paddy McCarthy I was Out&About in Manhattan last week and I called into McCarthy’s, an authentic Irish pub conveniently located in Times Square on West 46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. I was there to meet some people...
By Paddy McCarthy As I was Out&About last week I happened to walk into Malone’s Irish Bar and Grill at 692 Third Avenue, not too far from Grand Central Station. As they say, it’s just around the corner, just walking...
By Paddy McCarthy I took a trip down to Nashville last weekend as it was our Christmas present from my daughter Christina. Now how about that? Boy, was I ready to go on this trip as it was on my...
By Paddy McCarthy I got this notice from the Irish Family History Forum that should interest you and your love ones as I know it does interest me as I have great interest in what they can tell us about...
By Paddy McCarthy Happy New Year to everyone as we start the new year of 2024, ah we made it. Some did not I am sad to say and a lot of them were friends both here in America and...
By Paddy McCarthy Happy New Year to you all and may you have a healthy and prosperous 2024, I hope all your dreams will come true with lots of success and happiness. How was my Christmas? Very nice I may...
By Paddy McCarthy “Nollaig shona duit!” Merry Christmas, “I hope the magic of Christmas fills every corner of your heart and home with joy, now and always.” “Our family wishes you love, joy, and peace—today, tomorrow, and always.” “May your...
By Paddy McCarthy I am sure that you our readers have read the coverage in our last issue on one of Ireland’s most talented entertainers, the late Shane McGowan who passed away in his home in Dublin. The turnout for...