IBO President John Lee Offers A New York Perspective on the Global Irish Nation

IBO President John Lee Offers A New York Perspective on the Global Irish Nation

Interview by Mike Greenly Founded in 1973, The Irish Business Organization of New York was at its inception an organization named The Irish Insurance and Reinsurance Society. The name reflected that its founding members were insurance professionals. As early as...
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With New Curators, The 13th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Runs Virtually This Jan. 11-31

With New Curators, The 13th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Runs Virtually This Jan. 11-31

13th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Jan. 11-31, 2021 Special Events: Opening Ceremony Mon Jan 11 @ 3pm Zoom Mixer for Irish Artists Everywhere TBA Closing Ceremony Sun Jan 31 @ 5pm Photographed stepping out in the Times Square...
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Singer Chris De Burgh Worth A Listen No Matter What the Season or The Critic

Singer Chris De Burgh Worth A Listen No Matter What the Season or The Critic

Maybe “Lady in Red” wasn’t written for this season, but it certainly is the kind of romantic song that would make for a perfect background sound for a couple sitting in front of a warm fireplace … Or elsewhere. That...
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Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre

Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre

Interview by Brad Balfour Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen Runs December 11, 2020 – January 2, 2021 Book by Hugh Wheeler Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Based on The Kensington...
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Irish Singer Brian Kennedy’s Christmas Special Takes Place Online This Sunday

Irish Singer Brian Kennedy’s Christmas Special Takes Place Online This Sunday

Brian Kennedy Live from Dublin Sunday, December 20th, 2020 Streamed live on Facebook 3:00 PM ET 12 Noon PT 8:00 PM Ireland/UK With Brian Kennedy’s upcoming Christmas Special —Live from Dublin — taking place this Sunday, December 20th, he adds...
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“Brush” Shiels Went From Skid Row Frontman To A full Solo Career

“Brush” Shiels Went From Skid Row Frontman To A full Solo Career

Irish musician Brendan Francis “Brush” Shiels from County Dublin, is best known for being the front man of Gary Moore‘s first band, Skid Row. An Irish blues rocker of the late ’60s and early ’70s, it was based in Dublin and fr...
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Late “White Christmas” Star Rosemary Clooney’s Seasonal Revival

Late “White Christmas” Star Rosemary Clooney’s Seasonal Revival

With the holiday season in mind, the song and film White Christmas is also ever-present. That and the fact that her nephew George is starring in a new film, the late Rosemary Clooney makes her presence know once again. In...
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Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered

Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered

Recollection by Paddy McCarthy Although a solo artist for most of his career, Irish entertainer and folk musician James McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 until ’79. Later he appeared with them in their 2002 reunion and their...
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The Wild Atlantic Fleadh Debuts St. Patrick’s Week 2021 in The United States

The Wild Atlantic Fleadh Debuts St. Patrick’s Week 2021 in The United States

Chole Agnew & Nathan Carter [photo: Brad Balfour} A newcomer to the United States Irish festival scene, the Wild Atlantic Fleadh debuts during St. Patrick’s Week 2021. Running from March 13th to 17th, the Fleadh is a virtual five-day celebration...
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Director Julien Temple Tells a Tale of Shane MacGowan Worthy of A Film

Director Julien Temple Tells a Tale of Shane MacGowan Worthy of A Film

Interview by Brad Balfour Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan Director: Julien Temple Opens December 4th, 2020 When veteran director Julien Temple made Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan, he offered a deep dive...
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