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Celtic Women Celebrate
Women from around the U.S. and three of the seven Celtic nations gathered
in Milwaukee in October for the Conference of Celtic Women, held at the
sprawling former church that houses the city’s Irish Heritage Center. more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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A Touch of the Heart
Gabriel Byrne is a true Renaissance man. As an actor, he is currently
receiving accolades for his performance as Cornelius Melody in a New York
production of Eugene O’Neill’s A Touch of the Poet. more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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Cash’s Forty Shades of Green
With
Johnny Cash in the news a lot recently thanks to the movie Walk the Line,
many tend to forget the music legend’s Scots-Irish roots. more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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Peck’s Star Stolen
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is missing one of its most beloved stars thanks
to a thief whose identity remains unknown. The missing black cement square
featured a pink star honouring Gregory Peck. more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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Boston Museum to Showcase Kennedy’s
Irish Heritage
The museum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library will unveil an exhibition entitled
“A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland” on St. Patrick’s
Day, March 17, 2006. more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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Irish Eye on Hollywood
The Irish were extraordinarily
well represented in this year’s Golden Globe Awards nominations.
Both Pierce Brosnan and Cillian Murphy were nominated for Best Performance
in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy). more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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Eugene McCarthy Remembered
Eugene
McCarthy died at the age of 89 in December. He was born a farmer’s
son in far-flung Watkins, Minnesota, not the typical urban Irish Catholic
of his generation who went into politics. But McCarthy’s Irishness
was central to his identity, as is evident in his writings as well as
the issues about which he was passionate. more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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Quote Unquote
The audience has been allowed a rare glimpse of a thrilling process: an
actor’s taking hold of the reins of a runaway role and riding it for
all it’s worth.” more...
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(Irish America) February/March
2006
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