See Jack and Runty Run,
Run, Run...All the Way to Cartoon Success
Cartoonist Ryan (Beairdo) Beaird of Jack Flash Entertainments is creator
of the popular Jack and Runty cartoon series chuckled at worldwide. Beaird
has been a professional cartoonist since the mid-2000s, with his work initially
appearing in numerous newspapers throughout the United Kingdom. [More]
Bollixed; Bankrupt &
Bewildered! A Travel Diary
By Dave Abbott
Every Irish citizen (man, woman and child) owes $35,000.00 as their
share of Ireland's national debt. Not since pussy was a cat has Ireland
been in such dire financial straits. Little wonder the country is bollixed,
bankrupt and bewildered. [More]
Mayo Bigwigs Gather for
Convention
By Darlene Carlson
Taoiseach Enda Kenny got an early opportunity to meet his Mayo brethren
from all over the world when he attended a major worldwide Mayo convention
in May.
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Go North for the Best in
Irish Food and Drink
By James Bartlett
Across the world, St. Patrick's Day usually means one thing: putting
on leprechaun hats and downing pints of the black stuff to celebrate the
saintly snake-charmer. There are more choices than the finest of St. James'
Gate, and as for the food, it's certainly more than potatoes, boiled cabbage
and soda bread. [More]
‘Whom You Know’ Picks Jimmy
Neary’s
By Peachy Deegan
Peachy Deegan says, "It’s not who you know that counts: it’s whom you
know." Read about his questing in The Best of Manhattan and Excellence
Everywhere: Critiquing Manhattan's Best in Class & Most Interesting
People, Places, Sports, Style, Events, Books, Fashion, Restaurants and
the Pursuit of Excellence in Life!.[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]
Chicago Irish Authors Pay
Tribute to Safe Haven
By Kia Namin
In 1985, the Irish American Heritage Center on Chicago’s northwest
side became a "home" for Irish Americans. Since then, it has become a major
"snug" for Irish music, Irish dance, Irish language, and most importantly,
Irish-American camaraderie.[More]
Chicago’s Irish Pubs Receive
Book Nod
By George Houde
It was an idea whose time had come. A concise, illustrated book about
Chicago's famous Irish pubs and the role they played in the rise of the
city with broad shoulders. Mike Danahey, newspaper reporter and writer,
knew it was a perfect assignment.[More]
Poet O’Sullivan Chats of
Life, Loves and Lore
By Martin Hintz
For noted writer Leanne O’Sullivan, her home on Beara Peninsula is
important in her craft. "It’s majestic, with a quality of place.
The region lends itself to artists and it’s a privilege to grow up in a
place infused with history and mythology, especially living overlooking
the sea.[More]
Celtic Women Learn to Speak
the Speak
By Darlene Carlson
Jean Bills, who has an Irish grandmother, is the founder of Celtic
Women, www.celticwomenworldwide.ning.com. She knew the importance to Celtic
Women that speakers and performers come from all of the original Celtic
countries.[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).
[More]
Mitchell Scholar Chan Fuels
Film Passion
Mitchell Scholarship winner Arthur Chan is hoping to fuse his passion
for media with social issues. A successful graduate of the Irish study
program in 2008, he is currently a second-year student at the University
of Michigan Law School, where he is studying entertainment and intellectual
property law. [More]
Irish Culture Highlighted
at UCLA Gala
The production of "This is Ireland," the authentic Irish theatrical,
musical experience, was held March 17 at UCLA's prestigious performing
arts theater, Royce Hall. Music, performance and image united to celebrate
the epic journey of the Emerald Isle.[More]
For Irish Artist, a Picture
Perfect Moment Happened on the Way to Work
By Darlene Carlson
Five years ago when he was on his way to work, Mike Connolly saw a
windmill with the blue sky in the background and a mirror image of it in
the water. He took a photo and hasn't stopped taking stunning photos of
Ireland.[More]
Six Weeks in a Booklover's
Heaven Is Really Dream Come True
By Marilyn McKnight
I once read a commentary about myself that said, "You enjoy books more
than reading". Now, for someone who prides myself as being a reader, this
seemed to be a bit derogatory. Over the years, however, I have come to
realize that there is a certain element of truth to that comment. I love
books. I have no plan to buy an electronic book and no inclination to listen
to books on tape. I want to hold the book, turn the pages. [More]
Irish Musician, American
Law Student Equal Success, Marriage
By Kia Namin
In August, 2012, Irish musician Eoin Ó Súilleabháin
and American law student Andrea Laidman will be wed with celebrations following
in their respective hometowns of Limerick, Ireland, and Buffalo, N.Y. When
Laidman and other Mitchell Scholars were bused to Michael Ó Súilleabháin's
house for an end-of-the-year dinner, she recounted she had no idea who
musician Eoin Ó Súilleabháin was. [More]
Theatrical Irishman Puts
His Camera to Work in Britain, Europe
By Kia Namin
Photographer, writer, director: Gerry Molumby. The man has worked for
the Irish welfare in Britain, founded theater companies, directed plays
and captured, or he would prefer 'borrowed', stunning photographs from
all over Europe. [More]
Of Cups, Rings and Cultural
Heritage
By Sean Keir Moriarty
Over the centuries, archaeologists have proposed numerous explanations
on the meaning of Megalithic rock art, i.e., petroglyphs, found on thousands
of stones throughout Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and other Atlantic
European nations. [More] |
