Bram Stoker

How To Be Irish in Philly This Week

His most famous work was “Dracula,” but Bram Stoker wasn’t from Transylvania. He was Irish, and you can hear his work read–along with the writings of James Joyce and other Irish authors–this week at the Rosenbach. This is also the week the new Philadelphia Rose of Tralee is crowned!

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The kids of Gael Scoil 2011.

School Days, Irish Style

For the fourth year running, Mercer County’s AOH Division 10 teaches kids all they need to do about being Irish in Gael Scoil.

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RUNA Launches Their New CD, “Stretched On Your Grave”

RUNA: “Stretched On Your Grave”

RUNA, Philadelphia’s own rising Irish band, debuts their new CD, “Stretched On Your Grave,” at The Irish Center this Saturday. Check out our review!

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Gaelic Storm Blows Into Town

The California-born Celtic band that got famous for going down with The Titanic played in Phoenixville this week–and we caught up with them.

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Geese flying across the lake at sunset

The Wild Geese

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

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How To Be Irish in Philly This Week

RUNA’s CD release party, four greats of trad music, a new Irish play, and some lovely ladies compete for a crown–plenty to see and do.

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Our photographer got a little too close to the action.

“Donnybrook” Says It All

We thought hurling was nuts. Wait till you see the pictures from Saturday’s rugby match. Oh, and … Ireland won.

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Michael Bradley

A Message From Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade Director Michael Bradley

Pulling the parade together requires to time and talent of countless individuals and groups. Here’s a big thank you to all of them.

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