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New Marie Jones play “Fly Me to the Moon” triumphant on a New York stage
It's about time we all took stock of playwright Marie Jones’ achievements. She’s one of the few Irish playwrights whose works have consistently been staged back to back on Broadway and New York City’s...
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Fiddle Cases touring from Ireland - Caoimhin MacAoidh and Peter Campbell
Donegal fiddlers Caoimhin MacAoidh and Peter CampbellThese September festivals can also pay dividends afterwards, and on tour from Ireland are some exceptional musicians who also grade A for their...
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When suicide beckons what can a friend do to stop it? Dreadful dilemma as...
Suicide is still a taboo subject in IrelandIt should come as little surprise that the stigma attached to mental health is still stopping people accessing the necessary support, according to a survey...
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Last blast at fall festival - great music and craic to be found
GirsaIrish summer doesn’t end with Labor Day, though we do look forward to slightly cooler days and evenings that encourage outdoor activities and help stretch the Irish festival season before we are...
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Fond farewell to set dancing fanatic Bernie Mulligan
Bernie MulliganOn a sunny but steamy Friday morning last week over 100 people flooded a Dumont, New Jersey funeral home to pay respects to one of the more popular set-dancing fanatics in the greater...
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The return of the Mighty Stef to New York City for Wee Craic
The Mighty StefYou've read in these pages about the Wee Craic, which returns on Friday September 21 with short films at Arlene’s Grocery (95 Stanton Street in New York) It’s a great way to tune into...
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Share your art with Time Banks NYC - connecting individuals and organizations
Mary TierneyYou run around the artistic circles enough in this town and you run into the most fascinating people I first met Mary Tierney at a reading with the Irish American Writer’s and Artists Salon...
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Social Security - are you eligible for benefits if you paid taxes in the past?
Are you eligible to collect Social Security? 'I was in the US 20 years ago with a Morrison visa I lived there for seven years and returned to Ireland Read more
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Mariah Carey approached Simon Cowell about being a judge on 'The X Factor' USA
Mariah CareyWhile the singer has now taken up a role on his former show 'American Idol', Simon has revealed she was first interested in being a member of this year's new look panel on his talent...
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Harry Styles once fell asleep in Rochelle Humes' dog basket
Harry StylesThe One Direction star - famed for his womanizing ways - attended a party at the house The Saturdays singer shares with husband Marvin Hunes, and after a few too many drinks, the...
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Robert Pattinson is not ready to date after the Kristen Stewart/Rupert...
Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinson is not ready to dateThe British actor was shocked when he found out his girlfriend Kristen Stewart had cheated on him with director Rupert Sanders, and wants to focus...
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Irish tourist charged with stealing cannoli at knifepoint in Boston
An Irish tourist has been arrested for attempting to rob baked goods at knifepoint. Read more
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Real IRA men appear in Dublin court under Offences Against The State Act
Three men appeared in court in Dublin on Saturday charged with membership of a dissident Republican movement. Read more
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Mayo film festival to honor the life of Irish American beauty Grace Kelly -...
The inaugural Grace Kelly Film and Cultural Festival in Newport, County Mayo, will honor the life and career of 1950s film star and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly. The festival will be dedicated to...
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Ed Burns revisits his Irish roots in new movie “The Fitzgerald Family...
In his new film “The Fitzgerald Family Christmas” writer and director Ed Burns revisits his Irish roots made famous with “The Brothers McMullen,” about an Irish family on Long Island, which launched...
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Can Everett Golson and The Fighting Irish make it three in a row?
In a battle of the undefeated the #20 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0) squares off against The #10 Michigan State Spartans (2-0) Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI at 8pm. It will be...
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Phil Lynott’s estate controllers fight to stop Mitt Romney using Thin Lizzy...
US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney soon won't be able to use the music of Irish rockers Thin Lizzy to add excitement to his campaign stops. Read more
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Lou Holtz says Michigan games will determine Notre Dame’s national standing
Legendary Fighting Irish coach Lou Holtz has warned Notre Dame fans that the forthcoming games against Michigan State and Michigan are vital. Read more
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Former Catholic priest Michael Kelly denies repeated allegations of sexual abuse
Michael Kelly, an Irish priest who formerly ministered in Lockeford, California says that he did not sexually abuse a 12-year-old former altar boy in about 2000. Read more
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Irish newspaper now at risk of closure after publication of topless Kate...
The Irish Daily Star newspaper is under threat of imminent closure as a major row escalates between shareholders over topless photos of Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge. Read more
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