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You’ll think you’re in heaven when you hear Grainne Hambley and William Jackson–masters of the Celtic harp–on Saturday night at the Irish Center. Also this weekend: the annual wreath-laying at the grave of a Tyrone man considered a great Irish patriot, a benefit for Project Children, and much much more all week.

That’s the power of Irish music, says fiddler Randal Bays, who will be in the area next week with guitarist Davey Mathias.

A prize-winning group of parade marchers got their prizes Wednesday night at a musical evening at Finnigan’s Wake.

Enjoy a couple of masterful Irish musicians in a livingroom setting this Saturday, then a group of Irish traditional music masters in a public venue on Sunday for a delicious dose of Celtic tunes. A new Irish play is opening and a Project Children fundraiser is on tap. Read on!

Deborah Streeter-Davitt hit a turning point after a layoff from her financial services job. She took a leap of faith, started baking, and now her MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes are a hot item.

Check out this video of the McDade Cara Irish dancers showing off their steps–to some non-Irish music.

She’s a 27-year-old Havertown social worker who spent two years as a volunteer in a Honduran orphanage. We were there and have photos galore.

Want a good laugh? The AOH Dennis Kelly Div. 1 Comedy Night is this week so you’re sure to have plenty. It benefits a program that helps returning wounded vets. Check out some of the other things happening this month.