Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I wish you and all our readers a wonderful Halloween filled with happiness, fun, and plenty of treats! I hope you will enjoy my history of Halloween in my Out&About in this week’s issue as much as...
A Recent Reception was Held at New York’s Irish Consulate to Offer Support for The Irish Workhouse Centre in Galway
Report by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Modern Ireland is a progressive haven with a thriving multicultural society. Past and present meet in relatively idyllic conditions. Though not free of contemporary problems, it’s a far cry from the dire conditions of...
At the Irish Repertory Theatre, a Current Version of Playwright Eugene O’Neill’s “The Hairy Ape” Finds New Relevance
Photo: Carol Rosegg Review by Brad Balfour, Arts EditorPlay: “The Hairy Ape”Director: Ciarán O’ReillyPlaywright: Eugene O’NeillCast: Jon Beaver, Jonathan Crimeni, Nayib Felix, Joanna Glushak Long, Ariyan Kassam, John Keating, Hassiem Muhammad,...
The Search for Ireland’s Best Choir in 2026 through the TV Series “Curfá” — presented by Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor As I was preparing this piece, I got an email inviting me to the Town Hall (123 W.43rd At.) for The Town Hall Café experience It brought together a mix of local partners and...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I am dedicating my Out&About this week to a great friend of mine Michael O’Brien, RIP, who was always very supportive of all that I have been doing since I emigrated to the USA. He himself was...
Actor Brad Pitt Stars in “Heart of the Beast” but The Real Star is Odin the Dog
Photo: Courtesy Paramount Pictures Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Heart of the Beast”Director: David AyerScreenplay: Cameron AlexanderCast: Brad Pitt, Uber, J. K. Simmons, Anna Lambe In a fairly minimalist fashion, action/adventure director Dav...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Yes! I did the rounds last week and visited a few bars and restaurants that are/ I have to tell doing very well. I have been saying this for a very long time: the best places to...
Despite The Harsh Weather, The Martin McGuinness Chieftain’s Walk NYC Took Place In Lower Manhattan
Report by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the 6th Annual Martin McGuinness Chieftains Walk NYC took place at Pier 25, starting on West and N. Moore Street. The Walk honors the late McGuinness’s extraordinary legacy of...
On the 25th Anniversary of The World Trade Center Terrorist Attack, The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Offers Recollections And More
Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Just before the first plane struck the World Trade Center I was sitting in my mom’s kitchen planning a plane trip back to NYC after my dad’s funeral. I was watching TV just before...
In Advance of “An Evening with Celtic Thunder,” Member Damian McGinty Speaks
Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor This Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8 pm, An Evening with Celtic Thunder takes place at Flagstar in Westbury Music Fair. This unique production brings to audiences a celebration of the group’s most...