The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

Meet Me in St. Louis Book: Hugh Wheeler Songs: Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Director: Charlotte Moore Music Direction: John Bell Orchestrations: Josh Clayton Producer: Ciarán O’Reilly Cast: Shereen Ahmed, William Bellamy, Rufus Collins, Kerry Conte, Melissa Errico, Ali Ewoldt,...
read more
Twist On The Holidays — Celebrating Chubby Checker

Twist On The Holidays — Celebrating Chubby Checker

Music Notes by Paddy McCarthy I’m especially hoping you’re getting ready for the holiday season. So here we go with a blast from the past to enhance the celebration. Who remembers Chubby Checker? Or better yet, the Twist? The American rock...
read more
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...
read more
Mayweather To Take Part In Exhibition Bout Against Youtuber Logan Paul

Mayweather To Take Part In Exhibition Bout Against Youtuber Logan Paul

Floyd Mayweather has announced he will take part in an exhibition bout against YouTube personality Logan Paul in February. The former world champion revealed details of the contest on his social media channels, with the fight said to be taking...
read more
North’s First Same-Sex Couple To Marry Hail Wonderful Day

North’s First Same-Sex Couple To Marry Hail Wonderful Day

Northern Ireland’s first same-sex couple to transform their civil partnership into a marriage have said it is a wonderful day. Cara McCann and Amanda McGurk celebrated on the steps of Belfast City Hall. Couples in more than 1,300 same-sex civil...
read more
Pulev’s Fight With Joshua To Go Ahead After Negative Covid-19 Tests

Pulev’s Fight With Joshua To Go Ahead After Negative Covid-19 Tests

Kubrat Pulev has entered a bubble ahead of this weekend’s heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed the Bulgarian and his team have returned negative tests for Covid-19. The 39-year-old, who boasts a record of 28-1,...
read more
Caoimhin Kelleher Keeps Feet On Ground As He Shines For Reds

Caoimhin Kelleher Keeps Feet On Ground As He Shines For Reds

Liverpool’s rookie goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is trying to take his rapid rise in his stride. The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international has marked his debuts in arguably club football’s two biggest competitions – the Champions League and Premier L...
read more
Liverpool Celebrate Return Of Fans By Rolling Over Wolves

Liverpool Celebrate Return Of Fans By Rolling Over Wolves

Liverpool celebrated the return of fans to Anfield with a comfortable 4-0 win over Wolves in a Premier League match former Red Conor Coady will want to forget in a hurry. This was the first time the 2,000 fans inside...
read more
Brian Stanley ‘Guilty Of Colossal Errors Of Judgement’ Over Controversial Tweets

Brian Stanley ‘Guilty Of Colossal Errors Of Judgement’ Over Controversial Tweets

Sinn Féin TD and Public Accounts Committee chairman Brian Stanley is “guilty of colossal errors of judgment” by posting two controversial tweets, a party colleague has said. Sinn Fein TD Eoin O Broin said the tweets have caused “a lot...
read more
Brexit Deal On ‘Knife-Edge’ Says Taoiseach

Brexit Deal On ‘Knife-Edge’ Says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said he is not “overly optimistic” about a breakthrough in the Brexit talks, saying he is “50-50” on a deal being reached. He described the talks as on a “knife-edge”. Negotiations resumed in Brussels on Sunday...
read more