By Frank Dougherty Northeast Catholic High School for Boys in Frankford, which at one point in its 84-year history had the largest male student body of any Catholic high school in the world, held its final graduation ceremony early last… Continue Reading
By Sabina Clarke Melissa Genovese is a young, talented and passionate stained glass artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. I met her at Beyer Studio, an architectural stained glass restoration studio/warehouse in Germantown… 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
Anne O’Callaghan and The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Anne O’Callaghan is the director of The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians. Originally from Co. Monaghan, in this interview she discusses the Center’s mission and how her childhood on the Border… Continue Reading
Fergie Carey and Wajih Abed recently celebrated the 15th Anniversary of Fergie’s Pub. Fergie’s is located on Sansom Street in Philadelphia and features a wide selection of beers an extensive menu, numerous events, and traditional Irish music sessions. Fergie’s Pub… Continue Reading
Caption: Locked out at Cardinal Dougherty. Photo © Katharine Gilbert By Katharine Gilbert With faith that’s strong, with courage bold, we raise our banner high… —Cardinal Dougherty School Song The following is an interview with Donna Farrell, Director of Communications, Archdiocese of… Continue Reading
By Frank Dougherty The Philadelphia theater that did for Irish-American wakes what Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding did for Italian-American connubial bliss this month is marking 50 years of presenting preeminent American and European stage productions. “The works of Irish playwrights… 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