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How I met your mother (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:55:16 PST

After 25 years as editor of Irish America magazine, I have a green tinge to my brain, or perhaps I should say, I see the world through green-tinged glassesThis quirk -- of which all my friends are aware of and indulge me -- comes into its own whenever there's show on televisionFor instance, watching The People's Choice Awards a couple of weeks ago, I bolted out of my chair as Alyson Hannigan took to the stage to receive her award I had to rush to Wikipedia to find out if she was Irish READ MORE

'America's Got Talent' audition details revealed (IrishCentral)

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:40:17 PST

NBC's “America's Got Talent” are the only show open to any age and any talentAuditions in New York City are next up They also just opened up pre-registration in the other citiesThis is a great opportunity for our talented Irish dancers, musicians, singers and artist READ MORE

Reel Swing puts a jazzy spin on traditional Irish dance (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:05:13 PDT

While Irish dance is evolving with each passing day, one dancer-choreographer is bringing Irish dance back a handful of decades and exploring a pivotal period in Irish-American history Reel Swing, choreographed and directed by Dervla McGee, is a throwback to America in the 1950s, told through the lens of the Irish immigrants who brought with them to the states a love of lively music and rhythmic dance, and a willingness to embrace cultural fusion in a new country The choice to highlight the swing era was easy for McGee, whose grandfather was a diehard Rat Pack fan She was intrigued by the "looseness" of swing music, paired with the rigid movement in Irish dance READ MORE

Why Ireland should want a Romney Presidency (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:45:37 PDT

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Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Union County plan 50th anniversary celebrations (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:15:48 PST

The Friendly Sons Honor Msgr Hugh A O’Donnell (center) as the 2012 Irishman of the YearThe Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Union County will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a dinner on Friday, January 25 at 7 p READ MORE

Songs for the 19th – 20th January Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:00:56 PST

Heading to California this weekend for the John Kennelly Memorial Feis or Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Winterfeis and the Dairyland Feis? How about Connecticut for the Pender Keady Academy Feis or Louisiana for Feis New Orleans and LA State Championships? Arizona for Feis in the Desert? Or maybe you’re off to New York for Feis na Blian NuaNo matter your competitive destination this weekend, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us! “Charlie Brown” – ColdplayA high-energy song to get you moving “Live in This City” – DragonettePut your shoes and costume on while listening to this jam READ MORE

Magical and harmonious Solas head to “Shamrock City” - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:30:56 PST

SolasFor those of us who toil in the vineyards of traditional Irish music, it looks like another year of brilliant creativity and collaboration that keeps that genre very much a living tradition This past weekend the number of options and great music on offer was a logistical challenge met head on because there were opportunities to see and hear new music and make acquaintances with new musicians and old friendsIt all began with the drive out west in New Jersey to a wonderful theatre in Blairstown that will be marking its 100th anniversary this year and has become a welcome performance space for a wide assortment of well-known and new talent This was my third foray there to see Irish acts (Lunasa and Full Set last year) and on Friday I saw Solas, the super group formulated in Irish America which was among those trail-blazing trad bands who sought to make a living playing music in the 1990s READ MORE

Irish dance diet - Strength training for Irish dancers - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:01:01 PST

Monika Volkmar, Dance Personal TrainerPhoto: courtesy Monika Volkmar"My top 3 reasons for dancers to strength train are to correct muscle imbalances, to gain full body strength, and to improve technical execution"~Monika Volkmar, Dance Personal trainerOver the holidays I hired a personal trainer to help me with my Irish dance diet I want to do this right, and balance good eating with strength training and cardio health It's going great READ MORE

Ceol na nGael needs green - New York Irish radio show holds fund drive (IrishCentral)

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:31:19 PST

Open your ears and wallets this Sunday for the Ceol na nGael fund drive on WFUV! The most popular Irish radio program in New York, Ceol na nGael (Music of the Irish) began as the brainchild of two Fordham students, Gerry Murphy and Mary Maguire, back in 1974 Over the years it has continued to be hosted by students who have kept the tradition aliveTune in to 907 FM every Sunday between noon and 4 p READ MORE

Songs for the 26th – 27th January Irish Dancing Competitions – VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:16:06 PST

Heading to Colorado this weekend for the Colorado Winterfeis or Connecticut for the Horgan Academy Winter Feis? How about Ontario for the O'Donnell Winter Feis or Georgia for the King O'Sullivan Winter Feis?No matter your competitive destination, we want to share four tunes you should add to your own playlist before lacing up and taking the stage Best of luck to all competitors and be sure to come back and share your results with us!“Wide Awake” – KennaStill sleepy on the drive to the feis? This jam will snap you out of that “I Want You To” – Weezer Make moves with this cheery song “Where I’m Going” – Cut CopyNervous before dancing? Play this to remember you’re not alone READ MORE

Irish musician Alan Morrisroe starts New Jersey’s year right (IrishCentral)

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:01:22 PST

Alan MorrisroeNow that the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference is over (APAP) and its focus on how to make Irish music commercially viable, it is nice to return to paying attention to the everyday stalwarts who play a large part in keeping traditional music alive in so many quarters Over in New Jersey, the doyenne of traditional Irish music concerts and sessions at the Irish American Association of North Jersey (wwwiaanjorg), Iris Nevins, has another fascinating guest this Saturday, January 26, at 8 p READ MORE

Driver's licenses for undocumented and new immigration reform bill shows sea of change in US views (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:16:16 PST

Senator Marco RubioThe recent decision by Illinois to grant driver's licenses to the undocumented is an indication of how dramatically the immigration issue is changing in the USNow there is a bill before the Massachusetts legislature on granting licenses, with hopes that New York will follow suitJust a few years back such bills would have been heavily defeated; indeed, attempts to process legislation in seven states failed READ MORE

Vice President Joe Biden to be honored in Irish America Hall of Fame -- Biden set to be main speaker at annual Irish America event (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:16:40 PST

Vice President Joe BidenOur sister publication Irish America magazine is delighted to announce that Vice President Joe Biden will be the main speaker and an honoree at the annual Irish America Hall of Fame event in March in New YorkThe Irish America Hall of Fame was founded in 2010 by Irish America magazine to honor the extraordinary achievements of Irish American leadersBiden is of Irish descent on his maternal side of the family His great-grandfather, James Finnegan, emigrated to America from Carlingford, Co READ MORE

Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Irish America Hall of Fame lunch in New York (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:37:24 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

After missing the official Washington, D.C. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Tuesday because he was in Rome for the papal installation, Vice President Joe Biden will spend Wednesday morning hosting Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny at a breakfast at the vice presidential residence, and Thursday delivering remarks at the Hall of Fame luncheon in New York hosted by Irish Voice sister publication Irish America magazine.

Vice President Joe Biden will visit Ireland later this year, he reveals (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:59:12 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Vice President Joe Biden will visit Ireland this year, he told Irish leader Enda Kenny at a St.Patrick’s week breakfast yesterday at the vice presidential residence.

VP Joe Biden’s vital message on Irish America’s attitude to immigration reform and the importance of our roots (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:19:54 PDT

By: Irish Voice Editorial

The presence of Vice President Joe Biden at the Irish America magazine Hall of Fame event last Thursday in New York said volumes about how important Biden considers his Irish heritage.

In Focus - Adam Farley: Editorial assistant at Irish America magazine, NYC student (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:44:12 PDT

By: MOLLY MULDOON

Background: Farley is an editorial assistant at our sister publication Irish America magazine. He is also studying for a master’s in Irish and Irish American studies at New York University.