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A big immigration meeting and Irish theatre are on tap this week. And hey, the Eagles are finished. We have a great idea how you can spend your Sunday.

Emmett Ruane will be on WTMR 800 AM on Sunday to reminisce about all the music and dancing at the late great Emmett’s Place. Read on for more news about Philly’s Irish community.

Looks like a lot of you are already in Wildwood. No worries for those of you who are still in town. There’s plenty of Irish music and, later in the week, a brand-new Irish festival.

Michael Black of Ireland’s famous musical family will be headlining the annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival near York this weekend. Look for Belfast Connection here, there, and everywhere. And enjoy some green beer and arena football as the Philadelphia Soul holds its own Irish night. Lots more on tap too!

Albannach drummer Jamesie Johnston is recovering after being stabbed by a fan in Glasgow, KY. Musician John Byrne has a new title–bar keep. Philadelphia Rose of Tralee Beth Keeley came back from Ireland this week after winning the regional finals. She’ll be turning around and heading back in August to compete for her international title. And there’s more!

Bloomsday–a celebration of James Joyce’s “Ulysses”–takes place on Thursday at the Rosenbach Museum in Philadelphia, but there are lots of events all week to recall Leopold Bloom’s meander around Dublin. Including a Quizzo! There’s also a play about Bram Stoker’s Dracula, a night at the races benefit, Irish Heritage Night at the Camden Riversharks and more!

Rugby! Get ready for two days of this blood sport in Chester next week–and meet the Notre Dame team this week up close and personal. Also on tap: Blackthorn’s annual bash at Canstatters in Northeast Philly and the AOH Irish Fest–three days of Irish music, dancing, and food.

County Donegal essayist Tom Finnigan muses on travel–short jaunts and life’s journeys.