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An Irish Wake -- For the Living! Great idea, or Premature?

Tom Mee (87), a Colorado man whose family trace their roots to County Cork, had heard a lot about traditional Irish wakes from his grandpar…

Started by Gerry Regan in Uncategorized

4 Apr 29, 2013
Reply by Gerry Regan

'Jig in the Poorhouse': Reassessing The Famine's Historiography

http://www.drb.ie/essays/a-jig-in-the-poorhouse The “grey zone” is "the space which separates victims and persecutors -‑ one populated by…

Started by Gerry Regan in Uncategorized

1 Apr 29, 2013
Reply by Kerry Murphy

'Lockout' by Ann Matthews Recall Your Own Family Story?

I really enjoyed today's interview with Ann Matthews on her new play, "Lockout."  Thanks for that, Ger.  Just wondering if anyone else out…

Started by Ryan O'Rourke in Uncategorized

4 Apr 27, 2013
Reply by Joe Gannon

Whole Tribe Sings -- Born Across Belfast's Sectarian Divide

http://www.valley-entertainment.com/history-of-hard-luck-1.html From the promo on Valley Entertainment's website: "Born out of Derry in war…

Started by Gerry Regan in Uncategorized

7 Apr 27, 2013
Reply by Gerry Regan

Irish Famine Tribunal to be held at Fordham

http://www.irishfaminetribunal.com/?goback=%2Egde_75592_member_231576959

Started by Maureen Haggerty in Uncategorized

2 Apr 16, 2013
Reply by Maureen Haggerty

'Up the Provos' -- A Stirring Ballad of Francis Hughes

Wow, this is a stirring anthem! Francis Hughes is certainly a legendary figure from that time, in both the nationalist / unionist communi…

Started by Gerry Regan in Uncategorized

8 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Jim Curley

'The Thatch' Shuttering After 9 Years in Limelight

 I awoke this morning to read the sad news of yet another fine Pub closing its doors: The Thatch Rahan Tullamore  Hi Folks We would like to…

Started by Bit Devine in Uncategorized

5 Apr 9, 2013
Reply by KATH GALLAGHER

Sharing the Music of the Irish With SoundCloud

Speaking of music, we've recently discovered the social network SoundCloud, and I've become a huge fan. Recording artists across all genr…

Started by The Wild Geese in Arts

0 Apr 9, 2013

'Emigrant Trail' -- Songs Evoking Lives of Immigrant Ancestors

Reading about Duffy's cut and some of the other Blog posts brought to mind Emigrant Trail, written and sung by my friend, Ray Doyle, http:/…

Started by Bit Devine in Arts

3 Apr 8, 2013
Reply by Bit Devine

Duffy's Cut

In 2009, a 10-year search for the bodies of 57 Irish immigrants at Duffy's Cut in the woods of Malvern, PA uncovered remains of only seven…

Started by Mike McCormack in Irish in the News

3 Apr 6, 2013
Reply by Gerry Regan

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