Mt. Airy resident Hyacinthe O'Neill will share the backstory of the final movie presented in the Irish Film Series at the Irish Center on Thursday, May 1. She was a longtime friend of disabled artist Christy Brown, portrayed by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis. Some of it will shock you. Read her story.

See a great movie--and learn the real story--for free. Pay to hear Blackthorn, Solas, and the words of Frank McCourt set to music in a play at the Walnut Theatre. Join the Donegal GFC for its annual banquet. And attention step dancing fans: The McDade School is holding a competition.

On May 18, Michelle Mack will be crowned the new Mary from Dungloe, a competition sponsored by the Donegal Association of Philadelphia. Michelle gets a free trip to Ireland to compete for the international title. If you're a young woman of Irish descent, you can enter too. Read about Michelle.

The weekend fund-raiser run by the alumni gets a big boost from Blackthorn.

The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Observance Association recognizes the 2008 award winners.

Terry Kane brings her angelic voice to yet another production that mixes lively reels, jigs, and hornpipes with the plaintive sean nos singing for which she's known. Come to the CD release party!

There's Irish music, frivolity, and a little politics this week in the region. Here's where you can read all about it.

How? By joining our brand-new sister site, Irish Philadelphia MickWiki.

Phil Bowdren needs you to help tell the story of your AOH/LAOH Division.

No one gets jiggy like a kindergartener. (Our video proves it.)