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Philadelphia Loves Jane

Local Irish dance schools and a number of other organizations are raising money for the family of Jane Richard, the 7-year-old dancer who lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings that also killed her brother, Martin, on April 15. Find out how you can help.

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How to be Irish in Philly This Week

This week: A little music, a little dancing, a little drama, a little fighting. No, not at your house! See where you can enjoy it all.

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Irish Music Takes to the High Seas

It’s not too late to think about a cruise next winter. Irish radio host Marianne MacDonald writes about the one she took as a ceili dance instructor with Cherish the Ladies’ wild woman Joanie Madden and 55 of her closest musical friends.

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A Monumental Memorial to the Children of Newtown

Irish-American artist Chuck Connelly has memorialized the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Now, he’s just hoping his masterwork will find a home.

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Rust in Peace, Iron Lady

Local Irish gave the late Margaret Thatcher a fitting sendoff at the Red Rooster Inn in the Northeast. Call it a “fake wake.” We were there. Photos and video.

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They Bopped Till They Dropped

The Sons and Daughters of Derry enjoyed a Sunday afternoon social at the Irish Center. We have photos!

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How To Be Irish in Philly This Week

Join the Bogside Rogues and other local Irish bands at a mock wake on Saturday, and it’s not for Finnegan. Also coming: two topnotch young performers, Sean Gavin and Jesse Smith, in Lansdale and registration for the new Glenside GAA.

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Coming Soon!

Could this be Philly’s new destination festival? Frank Daly hopes so. The Jamison Celtic Rock front man and partner, fiddler CJ Mills, are putting together a one-day. 5-stage fest on June 22 to showcase all local Irish culture has to offer.

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