Irish Director Ian Thuillier Makes a Film About Bono’s First Best Friend Painter and Former Virgin Prune Guggi
July 5, 2026 No Responses

Irish Director Ian Thuillier Makes a Film About Bono’s First Best Friend Painter and Former Virgin Prune Guggi

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour  Film: “Guggi”Director: Ian ThuillierProducers: Gabriella Janni, Ian ThuillierCast: Guggi, Bono, Gavin Friday, Jim Sheridan, Kelly Grovier, Sean Scully, Mannix Flynn Run Time: 77 minutes On last day of the 25th Tribeca Festival, by luck I secured a ticket to...
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Irish America 250 Announces Several Initiatives to Celebrate the Irish Contribution to the United States of America
July 4, 2026 No Responses

Irish America 250 Announces Several Initiatives to Celebrate the Irish Contribution to the United States of America

Report by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor On President’s Day –– Monday, February 16, 2026 –– the official launch of Irish America 250 took place in New York City’s Irish American Historical Society at 5th Ave and 80th St. That event was the...
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“Supergirl” Soars Into the DC Cinematic Universe Providing a Flawed but Heroic Character
July 3, 2026 No Responses

“Supergirl” Soars Into the DC Cinematic Universe Providing a Flawed but Heroic Character

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Supergirl” Director: Craig Gillespiescreenplay: Ana NogueiraCast: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, Jason Momoa As James Gunn’s DC Studios evol...
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Out&About
July 2, 2026 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy In my Out&About this week I’d like to tell about a wonderful woman called Eileen Cronin who passed away recently after a short illness R.I.P. She was one of the most famous Irish radio DJ’s who broadcast...
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The Sold Out Celtic Cruise Provided NY’s Irish Community a Fun Evening and Funding for Emerald Island Immigration Center
July 1, 2026 No Responses

The Sold Out Celtic Cruise Provided NY’s Irish Community a Fun Evening and Funding for Emerald Island Immigration Center

Report. By Brad balfour, Arts Editor On Wednesday, June 10, 2026 over 100 people boarded the Spirit of New York at Pier 62, Chelsea Piers in New York City. For over four and a half hours of an open bar, all-you-can-eat buffet, six...
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Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign
June 28, 2026 No Responses

Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign

Spotlight by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Book: “Mithim”Author: Carina McNallyPublisher: Mercier Press There are so many tales in Irish history that merit a novel or two, so it’s great to find one about a period in history that needs further scrutiny....
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Legendary Director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Asks the Big Question — “Do You Believe We Are Not Alone in The Universe?”
June 28, 2026 No Responses

Legendary Director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Asks the Big Question — “Do You Believe We Are Not Alone in The Universe?”

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Disclosure Day”Director: Steven SpielbergScreenplay: David KoeppCast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo. Elizabeth Marvel, Wyatt Russell Yes, I know it’s a big e...
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Out&About
June 19, 2026 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy While I was Out&About last week, I was on the annual Celtic Cruise benefiting the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, the most recent one being held last Wednesday aboard The Spirit of New York. The event departed from...
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Mary Flynn O’Hara, RIP
June 18, 2026 No Responses

Mary Flynn O’Hara, RIP

Mary O’Hara (nee Flynn) of Williston Park NY passed away peacefully on June13, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland and raised in the beautiful village of Cloghan, County Offaly, Mary was the beloved...
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Origin Theatre Company’s New Co-Directors Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary Speak Out About The 2026 Season of Origin Irish Theatre Festival
June 13, 2026 No Responses

Origin Theatre Company’s New Co-Directors Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary Speak Out About The 2026 Season of Origin Irish Theatre Festival

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Since its founding in 2002, the Origin Theater Company has introduced to US audiences works by over 300 playwrights from such countries as the Netherlands, Sweden, Romania, Macedonia, Norway, Italy, Ireland and ...
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