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\"\"By Paddy McCarthy<\/em><\/p>\n

With everything that is happening between the Coronavirus and the demonstrations there is a light at the end of the tunnel. As Donie Carroll would say, it\u2019s time for a game of golf and as you all know we Irish love the game, well almost all of us… um. Look, it is a great pastime and lets you get some fresh air and some exercise with most of the bars and restaurants in New York City not fully open yet.<\/p>\n

Talking about fresh air I am hoping to travel to Ireland via Aer Lingus<\/strong> (plug, plug) in August but only if the quarantine is lifted. I have my fingers crossed for that and in the hope that this pandemic is after receding. It\u2019s a tough call I know, so say a prayer for me and also for the hope that the pubs are back to normal along with the fresh air as they both go together right? <\/p>\n

There is no good news yet on the opening of the bars and restaurants here in New York after Governor Cuomo<\/strong> said that it is postponed indefinitely because people were not heeding the rules and not being smart and abusing the laws\u2026 and that\u2019s not good for the owners as I have a good relationship with a lot of them and they have been to hell and back to no avail. Look, this is what was said, namely that restaurant reopenings could be interpreted as a glimmer of hope that maybe \u2014 just maybe \u2014 the worst of the pandemic had passed; these reclosings are a reminder that the virus is anything but gone.<\/p>\n

In state after state, indications point to COVID-19 cases spiking after restaurants and bars reopen. On June 30, Dr. Anthony Fauci<\/strong>, the nation\u2019s authority on infectious diseases,\u00a0warned against going to bars. \u201cCongregation at a bar, inside, is bad news,\u201d he said during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing. In East Lansing, Michigan,\u00a0107 people who visited the same bar over the course of a week tested positive for COVID-19. This is what New York is afraid of and I don\u2019t blame them for it, so be smart and stick by the rules.<\/p>\n

I received this announcement from The Irish Repertory Theatre<\/strong>: \u201cWhile we wait for our safe return to 22nd Street, we remain committed to bringing the show online. Next up in our Summer Digital Season is\u00a0The Irish (Rep)…and How We Got That Way<\/strong>\u00a0on Monday, July 13 at 7pm EDT!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis special screening of the 1998 World Premiere production of Frank McCourt’s<\/strong>\u00a0The Irish… and How We Got That Way\u00a0is free and open to the public, but we ask that if you are in any position to support us, you might consider\u00a0becoming a VIP\u00a0to access the limited pre-show VIP reception on Zoom!\u00a0If you’d like to attend the screening only,\u00a0you can now register in advance\u00a0for free\u00a0to get a pre-show email with the link directly in your inbox!<\/p>\n

\u201cThe screening will be public on the Irish Rep YouTube channel.\u00a0The screening is free to view, but if you can afford to support at this time, we encourage\u00a0donations of $25 per viewer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe special screening of the 1998 Irish Rep World Premiere production of\u00a0The Irish\u2026and How They Got That Way\u00a0by Pulitzer Prize winner\u00a0Frank McCourt,\u00a0features new video from the people behind the scenes of this special production. A private and limited Zoom pre-show reception for VIP guests and supporters featuring a live performance by\u00a0Ciar\u00e1n Sheehan<\/strong>\u00a0and live conversations with the cast and creatives is available. VIP and pre-event tickets starting at $500 are\u00a0available now! To attend the screening only,\u00a0advance registration\u00a0is recommended but not required.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The Irish Repertory Theatre have never stopped working to bring you the best in Irish theatre on screen. Here is another blockbuster on screen that will be available free. The Weir<\/strong>, written by\u00a0Conor McPherson<\/strong> and directed by\u00a0Ciar\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly<\/strong> stars\u00a0Dan Butler<\/strong>, Sean Gormley<\/strong>, John Keating<\/strong>, Tim Ruddy<\/strong>,\u00a0and\u00a0Amanda Quaid<\/strong>. This show can be seen from on July 21 to July 25. Be one of the first to signup so as not to be disappointed.<\/p>\n

In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie arrives and becomes spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by the local bachelors who drink there. With a whiff of sexual tension in the air and the wind whistling outside, what starts out as blarney soon darkens as the tales drift into the realm of the supernatural. Then, Valerie reveals a startling story of her own…<\/p>\n

Conor McPherson\u2019s\u00a0The Weir\u00a0is a haunting evocative evening you will never forget.\u00a0This new production has been filmed remotely from quarantine and designed for a digital experience; it is the third Irish Rep production of\u00a0The Weir.\u00a0The 2013 Irish Rep production of\u00a0The Weir\u00a0was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Revival. Due to audience demand,\u00a0The Weir\u00a0was revived again in Irish Rep\u2019s 2015 season.<\/p>\n

This event is free to attend, but advance reservations are required.\u00a0The event link will be emailed to registered attendees two hours before the performance begins. If you are in a position to support the Irish\u2008Rep, they ask that you please consider a donation of $25 per viewer. For more information call the Box Office at (212) 727-2737, email Info@IrishRep.org<\/a> or visit them online at irishrep.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And as always, even during these socially distanced times, there are many wonderful things happening at some Irish cultural institutions around town.<\/p>\n

Here is some sad news that the Cork Association<\/strong> sent in: \u201cThe\u00a0Association is deeply saddened to advise you of the passing of Mary Ellen (nee Rabbitt) O\u2019Driscoll<\/strong>, wife of the late Denis O\u2019Driscoll<\/strong> a long time member of the\u00a0 Co. Cork Association on July 1.\u00a0 Mary Ellen was a native of Tuam Co. Galway.\u00a0 She is survived by daughters Patricia O\u2019Shea<\/strong> (Timmy) and Denise Radigan<\/strong> and granddaughter Lauren Radigan<\/strong>. She was predeceased by daughter Mary Ellen<\/strong> and son-in-law John Radigan<\/strong>.\u00a0 We extend our condolences also to brother-in-law Sean Driscoll<\/strong> and sister-in-law Mae O\u2019Driscoll<\/strong>, both past presidents of the Association as well as nephews, nieces and other extended family members in New York and in Ireland, England and Spain. RIP.”<\/p>\n

That what I have for you this week and I will see you all again WHEN I am Out&About… <\/p>\n

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