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A benefit for a fallen Hibernian, plus a Blackthorn fundraiser, Solas, Annalivia, and Sylvia Platypus in concert.

More than bagpipes make this new indie group a Celtic band. Or, as they put it, a a psycho-celtic glam-blues band.

The Derry Society is sponsoring a Mass on Sunday at the Irish Center to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when 13 people were killed by British troops during a peaceful march through Derry, Northern Ireland. Blackthorn is also dominating this weekend and next with major fundraisers. And there’s more.

We’re recording a CD of Philly’s best Irish music. Let us give you a sneak preview.

The parade and the pre-parade Mass get new start times, and the parade luncheon is now a dinner.

The Monsignor Crean division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is hosting a beef-and-beer Saturday to help musician Andy Redmond, who is battling prostate cancer.

Blackthorn is gigging all month, plus Edna O’Brien’s work is being presented in play form at the Centre Theater in Norristown. And we have some news about the Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Festival that’s going to require a calendar adjustment.

The leader of a national immigration lobby came to Philadelphia to rally support for a bill that would grant work visas to more than 10,000 Irish a year.