By Sabina Clarke I am on a transatlantic call with former Senator George Mitchell ensconced in the Meridian Piccadilly Hotel in London’s West End near Piccadilly Circus. I want to lapse into a leisurely conversation about The Troubles and his… Continue Reading
By Barbara Nolan On the 150th anniversary of his birth, let’s pause and admit that William Butler Yeats is not the most sympathetic character to have emerged from the contentious world of Irish letters. In some ways, he is almost… Continue Reading
by Hit-and-Run Driver Our dear friend Michael Toner, long-time Irish Edition contributor and stage actor, was critically injured by a hit-and-run driver about 1 a.m. on June 9 near 11th and Market Streets. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital where… Continue Reading
Above: AOH Div. 25 Honor Guard. Photo – Tom Keenan By Msgr. Francis A. Carbine The weather was post-card perfect. Forsythia and magnolia flowers fulfilled expectations. Ornamental trees sported buds alive with promise. The breeze was tailored to the colorful flags, and… Continue Reading
Caption (above): On one of their famous murals, the Bogside Artists of Derry honor four Nobel Laureates —John Hume, Dr. Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela. All were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. For information, visit www.bogsideartists.com By Maurice… Continue Reading
The Onlies Long Before Light It was with some trepidation I put this CD on. I’m not the greatest fan of old timey music and I’ve heard a few too many recordings by teenagers who were good but maybe should… Continue Reading
By Jamie O’Brien Norah Rendell – Spinning Yarns I started playing this album and was immediately stunned. What a voice Canadian Norah Rendell has: rich, warm, a touch of humor and lots of soul. She’s selected a dozen songs and… Continue Reading
Caption (Above Video): Lois Duffin Orchids interview by Fox 29 News on April 23, 2015 Mother’s day is just around the corner and Lois Duffin Orchids is the perfect choice for a beautiful gift that is sure to impress! Lois Duffin Orchids is… Continue Reading
Caption (above): Some Philadelphia area students currently attending Trinity College Dublin, are here with the Provost in Parliament Square in front of the Campanile. (L-R) Francesca Crooks of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ’12, Elizabeth Maguire of Gwynedd Mercy Academy… Continue Reading
Patricia Campbell, a psychiatric nurse from County Tyrone and the president of the Independent Workers Union in Ireland received the Passion for Peace award at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill on Sunday, March 22nd. Campbell, who began her… Continue Reading