Jeanie Sets Sail for New World
If there is a symbol of the trials and tribulations of getting the
Irish replica famine ship Jeanie Johnston to sea on its homage to
history, Tom Kindre is the poster boy.
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April/May 2003
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Troubled Images at
Boston College
A powerful new exhibit of propaganda posters from the bloody conflict
in Northern Ireland kicks off an international tour in Boston this
March. more...
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April/May 2003
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Arizona's Grand Marshal
Cowboy
Howard “Bill” O’Brien, a living legend among Irish cowboys, will
lead the Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day parade in Arizona as the Grand
Marshal. more...
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April/May 2003
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Model Behavior from Irish
women
Although they are more accustomed to runways and photo studios than
microphones and podiums, Irish supermodels Jane Bradbury and Caitriona
Balfe are both leading the way in fighting for causes they believe
in. more...
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April/May 2003
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The Cork Choral Festival
The 49th annual Cork International Choral Festival kicks off May
1 with some 5,000 participants from all over the world expected
to flock to Cork. more...
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April/May 2003
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Re-Imagining Ireland Conference
Frank McCourt, Roddy Doyle, Mick Moloney and Irish America publisher
Niall O’Dowd will be among the Irish writers, artists, and historians
to converge in Charlottesville, Virginia in May for a three-day
gathering entitled Re-Imagining Ireland.
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April/May 2003
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Celebrating Celtic Culture
A weekend celebration of Celtic culture is set for Burke, Virginia
with the 10th annual Potomac Celtic Festival on June 14 and 15.
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April/May 2003
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Paintings of Ireland
The McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College is hosting a highly-acclaimed
exhibit entitled Éire/Land, which explores Ireland’s landscape with
artifacts ranging from medieval manuscripts to contemporary mixed-media
items. more... |
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April/May 2003
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L.
A. Launch of the Huston Film School
Anjelica Huston will be on hand to launch Galway University’s Huston
School of Film and Digital Media.
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April/May 2003
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Celebrities Hand Over
Purses
Celebrities have handed over their purses, literally, in aid of
a good cause. In January, Concern Worldwide held an auction to raise
money for its work assisting the impoverished in developing parts
of the world. more...
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April/May 2003
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