Annie Moore
By Jim McKeon For many years the exact background story of Annie Moore remained uncertain, with the Cork girl’s tale long confused with that of an Annie Moore who died in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas in 1923. In...
Celebrate Halloween With A Night For Horror Masked By Cinema
Overview by Brad Balfour [photo: Glenn Hughes] When I recently found a new edition of Irish author Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” it led me back into one of the greatest stories ever told. It’s a classic tome about a legendary character...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Making a presentation at Tuttles Bar and Grill were the Emerald Guild Supers for Solace House with a very large check. I will give a little inside information on what Solace House are doing to help others....
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Normally I would start my Out&About with some gossip but that will have to wait until after I have given you this news from Ireland (more on which you can read in our news pages). Taoiseach Micheál...
The Late John Lennon Would Have Celebrated His 80th Birthday This October
Reflections by Brad Balfour On October 9th, John Lennon, the former superstar Beatle, and genius singer/songwriter, would have been 80 years old. Born in 1940 at Liverpool Maternity Hospital to Julia and Alfred Lennon – a merchant seaman of Irish...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Now this is what I am talking about… when we put information for some of the events happening virtually in these times, I am so happy that they get a response after promoting them with The Irish...
Glen Keen – Experiencing The History Of One Of Ireland’s Largest Working Farms
Glen Keen is one of Ireland’s largest working farms (it’s in the top 20 size with a size over 1700 acres). It is set in a stunning location at the gateweay to the Connemara region, nestled at the foot of...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Well it’s a start with the restaurant’s and bar’s indoor dining that was officially allowed on September 30 with a capacity of only 25%, and you might ask 25% of what? For instance, your capacity is 60...
Most of the Major Arts Spaces are Open — Socially Distanced With Masks Required
Reflections by Brad Balfour Though I’m not sure I was ready for it, I made my way on September 30th to the re-opened Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum for its media preview. That was the first major arts space I’ve visited...
