Cultural Happenings
New Irish Film Opening
THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN– Opening April 11 Based On John McGahern’s Acclaimed Novel LA at the Laemmle Royal, 11th AprilAtlanta at the Plaza Cinema, 11th AprilNYC at the Quad Cinema, 11th AprilBoston at The Dedham Community Theatre, 11th April That They May Face the Rising Sun is set in the late 1970s […]
New genealogy records and resources for Irish family history
Irish family history researchers have a host of new resources to explore this month, with major updates across burial, church, land, school, and census-substitute collections. Archives and volunteer projects in Ireland continue to make new material available, helping descendants trace their ancestors with greater detail than ever before. Fresh transcriptions and photographs of gravestones have […]
Mass grave in Pennsylvania may hold remains of 120 Irish railroad workers
A newly uncovered mass grave in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is believed to contain the remains of as many as 120 Irish railroad workers who perished during the cholera epidemic of 1832. Many of the men are thought to have been newly arrived immigrants from Ulster, brought to America to help build the Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad. […]
Screen Ireland Opens Applications for Second Audience Development Fund
Screen Ireland has officially launched the second round of its Audience Development Fund, continuing its commitment to bringing independent Irish film, documentary, and animation to wider and more diverse audiences. The fund invites applications from stakeholders and organizations with creative proposals designed to expand the reach of Irish storytelling. Eligible projects could include large-scale film […]
Oasis Brothers’ Irish Roots Traced to Mayo and Meath
As anticipation builds for Oasis’ long-awaited reunion tour, much attention has turned once again to Liam and Noel Gallagher, the brothers behind one of Britain’s most influential rock bands. While their music and outspoken rivalry have defined headlines for decades, their story is also firmly rooted in Ireland. The Gallagher brothers were born in Manchester […]
Irish Repertory 2025 Gala Pays Tribute to Van Morrison
IRISH REP CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON 2025 VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AWARD HONOREE JOHN GARDINER DIRECTED AND ARRANGED BY CHARLOTTE MOORE & CIARÁN O’REILLY WITH MUSIC DIRECTION BY JOHN BELL FEATURING KATE BALDWIN, MELISSA ERRICO, KATHRYN GALLAGHER, PETER GALLAGHER, KELLI O’HARA, CIARAN SHEEHAN, GARY TROY, NIK WALKER AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY JUNE 9, […]
New Irish Film Opening
THAT THEY MAY FACE THE RISING SUN– Opening April 11 Based On John McGahern’s Acclaimed Novel LA at the Laemmle Royal, 11th AprilAtlanta at the Plaza Cinema, 11th AprilNYC at the Quad Cinema, 11th AprilBoston at The Dedham Community Theatre, 11th April That They May Face the Rising Sun is set in the late 1970s […]
Solas on Tour
The High Kings tour the U.S.
