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Hibernian Hunger Project volunteers did kitchen patrol at the Ronald McDonald House at Front and Erie, at St. Christopher’s Hospital this week. We were there and have a story and pictures.

The play, focusing on characters Leopold and Molly Bloom, is a tender and complex love story. It has its final Bloomsday week showing at Plays and Players on Saturday. Challenging? Yes. Worth seeing? You bet.

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!

Artist Rob Berry and his merry band of “Joyce heads” bring James Joyce’s 1922 masterpiece to life in an interactive Web comic.

Irishman Bram Stoker spent 7 years crafting the ultimate tale of vampire horror…this weekend his words are being presented in their natural habitat:by candlelight at Philadelphia’s Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion.

Sunny, not too hot, and plenty of music, food, and Irish stuff made the Penn’s Landing Irish Festival a rousing success.

Two young performers–a ballerina and an Irish stepdancer–who have given their all to their passion for dance will be among many celebrated performers at a benefit dance gala next week for a new organization that brings dance to special needs children.

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!