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A look at books - the Magdalene Laundries, Reverend Ian Paisley and the Irish Diaspora

It Doesn’t Ring a Bell By Racer Lynch It hasn’t been two decades since the last Magdalene Laundry in Ireland closed in 1996. That’s well within the living memory of young ... ...

by Cahir O'Doherty 0

Irish musician Felix Dolan remembered by family and friends

Felix Dolan Last Friday on a cold rainy and windy day, one of New York’s most popular Irish musicians, Felix Dolan, was laid to rest in Gate of Heaven ...

by Paul Keating 0

The luck of John Rafferty - a masterpiece of folk storytelling

John Rafferty I got a phone call out of the blue from Seanchai leader and Black 47 founder Chris Byrne not long ago, and there was a real sense of urgency i ...

by Mike Farragher 0

John Doyle, Martin Hayes, and Kevin Crawford - The Teetotallers hit New York City

Masters of Irish music The Teetotallers hit New York City - VIDEO

Three giants of the Irish traditional scene, The Teetotallers - fiddler Martin Hayes, flute player Kevin Crawford (Lunasa), and singer and guitarist John Doyle (Solas, Joan Baez) - return to New York City after selling out Joe's P ...

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Celtic Cross tests news songs from upcoming CD for rapturous audience

Celtic Cross I had the rare pleasure of seeing Celtic Cross not once but twice in the last seven days. The band’s long-awaited follow-up to the award-w ...

by Mike Farragher 0

Marian Keyes finds a new way to blend reality and fiction in the most urgent and funny “Mystery of Mercy Close”

Marian Keyes has made a career of writing about brilliant young Irish women who pass through fire on their way to a richer life. In The Mystery of Mercy Close, her long awaited fifth chapter in the Walsh sisters’ series, Keyes ha ...

by CAHIR O'DOHERTY 3

Misgivings: A Divine Comedy Show at the Irish Cultural Centre

The reverent (or irreverent) Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings will appear at the Irish Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 27th at 8pm for his signature performance, “Misgivings”, on matters relating to ...

by Irish Community News 0

Upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre

Afternoon Tea & Spring Fashion Show: Sunday, April 21st. ... ...

by Irish Community News 0

A new €10 coin issued by Ireland’s Central Bank in order to commemorate famous Irish author James Joyce.

James Joyce’s grandson describes image on official commemorative coin as an ‘insult’

James Joyce’s grandson has publicly condemned the coin produced by the Irish government to commemorate the celebrated author – and described it as an insult. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 4

The International Space Station fresh at Lough Talt Co. Sligo

Irish photographer does it again - spectacular shot of International Space Station from Co. Sligo – PHOTOS

Irish photographer Damien Stenson once again captured a stunning shot of Ireland this week, with his latest photo of the International Space Station over Lough Talt in Co. Sligo. ...

by IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS 4

Front page news from Enter the Haggis - VIDEO

Enter The Haggis With the onslaught of iPads and other digital devices, publishers have been wringing their hands about the future of the good ol’ fas ...

by Mike Farragher 0

Upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre

- Boston Irish Festival Launch Party: Friday, April 12th. ... ...

by Irish Community News 0

Annual High Tea and Spring Fashion Show at the Irish Cultural Centre

Bunratty Castle, County Clare, Ireland. The Ladies of the Irish Cultural Centre will hold their annual High Tea and Spring Fashion Show at the ...

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Roald Dahl's Matilda battles bullies on Broadway

Bertie Carvel steals scenes and carries the show. The truth is Matilda isn't one of Roald Dahl's most interesting ... ...

by Cahir O'Doherty 0

Central Bank “regrets” editing James Joyce for new commemorative coin

A new €10 coin issued by Ireland’s Central Bank in order to commemorate famous Irish author James Joyce is drawing some criticism after an extra word was erroneously added to the Joyce quote. ...