Out&About
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...
Irish Arts Center Presents The North American Premier Of Jean Butler’s ‘What We Hold’
By Paddy McCarthy Now I am going to feature a great artist who does not need any introduction and that is Jean Butler from the original Riverdance. I had the great pleasure of featuring Jean in the first issue of...
Out&About
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...
Legendary Irish Folk And Ballad Group Release New Single ‘Dublin in The Rare Old Times’ This Week
By Paddy McCarthy I have introduced quite a lot of groups over the years, but one that is very close to my heart is the Dublin City Ramblers who have been burning an eternal flame for over 50 years. When...
Out&About
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...
Entertainment News: The Corona Are Headed To The US On Tour; A Look At Finbar Furey
By Paddy McCarthy This week I am featuring two of Ireland’s greatest talents who have two different types of music style, ranging from traditional rock music to Irish traditional folk and ballad music. They are The Coronas and Finbar Furey...
Out&About
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...
Out&About
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...
Out&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...
Celebrate The New Year With A Spectacular New Lighting Display and Paul Anka Too
A new lighting display pattern for the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball was revealed for the first time on Wednesday, December 27, at One Times Square, just days before the iconic celebration. This year’s celebratory design features a special bowtie patter...