The Irish Network is an Irish networking group for professionals in New York. Ninety per cent of its members are Irish rather than Irish American, and while they’re not necessarily fresh-off-the-boat, many of them are new to the States.
Ireland A secured their passage to the final of the Churchill Cup, where they will meet England Saxons, after a crushing 40-5 defeat of Georgia in Denver on Sunday night.
One of the most common names in Ireland, the Murphy clan has distinguished itself in every field. Among them were an Army chaplain, poet, war hero, police commissioner, and mistress. The name Murphy, the most common and widespread name in Ireland, is a derivation of the Gaelic personal name of Murchadh or Murragh, which gave rise to the different versions MacMurchadh (son of Murchadh) and O'Murchadh (descendant of Murchadh).
THE economic experts seem to be having trouble deciding whether or not we are officially in a recession for some reason, but you can be sure that a whole lot of big ticket items will not purchased this holiday season because everyone's spending power is reduced.
One alternative is a wide selection of "little ticket" offerings for seasonal concerts which are in abundance if Irish music is what you pine for the year long. Gathering with family and friends and enjoying a live Christmas show, Celtic style, has that old-fashioned appeal that could help overcome the economic doldrums and remind us that it is a season of hope after all.
Some of the biggest names on the Irish music scene came from the small folk clubs tucked within the side streets of Dublin. Damien Rice, Damien Dempsey, Gemma Hayes and Paddy Casey are just some of the stars that have sprung from this green folk revival.
Showcasing unsigned musicians since 2005, the Zodiac Sessions run every Wednesday evening downstairs in Dublin bar Bruxelles, located just off Grafton Street.