By Stephanie Lennon It seems like just yesterday that I was standing on Irish Center stage as Vince Gallagher serenaded me with the Mary from Dungloe song. Exactly one year later, I was just as excited for the annual Philadelphia… Continue Reading
Caption: Father Roy Bourgeois and Sabina Clarke | photo © Tom Keenan By Sabina Clarke Peace activist and outspoken and embattled Maryknoll priest, Father Roy Bourgeois, the founder of the School of the Americas Watch, addressed a crowd of more… Continue Reading
Exhibition in Philadelphia at Commodore Barry Club By Sabina Clarke A solo exhibition of 16 original portraits in charcoal and on colored paper, by portrait artist Megan Lawlor is on display now through December 31st, 2011 at the Commodore Barry… Continue Reading
Chicago resident Barbara Blaine, President of SNAP and herself a victim of sexual abuse by a Catholic priest in Toledo, Ohio was present at the February 13th demonstration outside the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in downtown Philadelphia. About… Continue Reading
Dr. James J. Murphy Reflects on Irishness Past and Present An Interview by Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew Jim Murphy grew up in Brooklyn (Flatbush). As a child, he had a paper route, a home full of Irish songs and ballads, and a… Continue Reading
Irish Naval Service Ship The Eithne (LÉ Eithne), captained by Cmdr. David Barry, visited Philadelphia July 14-17, berthing at Penn’s Landing. This was the first visit to the City for the flagship of Ireland’s Naval Service. In 1986, LÉ… Continue Reading