Cavan Dancer Reaches the
Stars from Milwaukee
By Megan Mueller
If you were watching "Dancing with the Stars" last April, you would
have seen Sean Beglan. Even if you don't watch "Dancing with the Stars,"
you could have seen him as the male lead in Riverdance, in the Pirate
Queen, at Milwaukee Irish Fest, on a variety of shows like "Good Morning
America" and "The Today Show," or at a various Milwaukee pubs such as Paddy's
Pub or Brocach. [More]
From Riverdance to True
Love, Naas Lad Captures Irish Soul
By Megan Mueller
In Ireland, music is learned by ear. The familiar piano lessons are
absent, as are the lectures on music theory. Derek Byrne, born and raised
in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, is now an Irish musician transplant in Milwaukee.
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Cistercian Abbey Favorite
Tour Stop
By Gerry Molumby
I remember fondly those Sunday afternoon trips when my dad would load
us all in to his "Thames" lorry and we would set off from Thurles for a
spin. One of those regular trips would be down through the Vee and its
wonderful views over Tipperary and Waterford with a stop off at Mount Melleray
Abbey near Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. [More]
Brian Friel - Here We Come!
By Gerry Mulumby
Ireland's greatest living playwright, Brian Friel, recently celebrated
his 80th birthday with numerous theater festivals in his honor in Ireland
and abroad. I feel sure the one celebration Brian will continue to savor
is the Glenties Summer School - that part of Donegal “where his mother's
people came from”. [More]
St. Patrick’s Month/Week/Day
Celebrations
Dublin, Ireland; Milwaukee; Chicago; Kansas City; Iowa; Minnesota;
Indiana. [More]
400 Years
Of Wicklow Songs And Music
By Mattie Lennon
County Wicklow inspired John Millington Synge, gave refuge to freedom
fighters, welcomed lovers to it's hills and valleys and continues to provide
tranquility, peace and relaxation for its many visitors. (Advertisement)
[More]
Irish-American Heritage
Month, 2009
By the President of the
United States of America
A Proclamation
Even before the birth of our Nation, the sons and daughters of Erin
departed their homes in search of liberty and a more hopeful future. As
these early pioneers left familiar lands, they carried with them the rich
traditions of home. This March we honor their journey and their lasting
contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
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Film Irish Called on the
Carpet (Green) to Shake and Roll in LA
By Stephen Hintz
We all know that the Irish are great actors. Ask (or just lend your
ear for that matter) any Irishman to tell you a story and he will regale
you with great flourish, some embellished tale of his most fascinating
walk to the pub last week. Completely transfixed, you will no doubt have
difficulty separating the fact from the fiction. [More]
Images of
America: Irish Milwaukee
A photo survey of Milwaukee’s marvelous Gaels, past and present!
$20 at Milwaukee area bookstores, the Irish Cultural & Heritage
Center, Gerry O’Brien’s European Meat Market and other fine outlets.
Or order directly from The Irish American Post..(Advertisement).
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Poets Corner
Council
Staff Raise €150K For Charity Despite Economic Downturn
At a time when local authorities across Ireland
are being forced to introduce significant cutbacks, staff at Limerick County
Council (LCC) have shown their generosity by raising €150,000 for
charity. [More]
Ye
Olde Irish Winemaker Carries on Long, Fruitful Tradition
By Megan Mueller
Jim Concannon, third generation Irish winemaker,
was only 6 years old the first time he tried to make wine. He sneaked some
grape juice and put it in a bottle to ferment in the tank house, but a
week later, his father confronted him about the liquid coming through the
ceiling of his bedroom. [More]
Apparently, the Celtic Gods
Liked Their Bodies Buttered
By Brenna Briggs
My New Year's Resolution for 2009 was to become an expert on "bog butter."
For starters (no pun intended), I have already heard of bog butter. This
is very important if you are going to become an expert on any subject.
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