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He grew up on a farm in Wexford. Now he’s a Center City attorney with some serious credentials.

Take your vitamins, kiddies–you have some serious music choices this week. Bethlehem’s Musikfest kicks off and we have the Celtic lineup so you won’t miss a thing. There are some free concerts mid-week, then a brand spanking new Irish Festival in Wildwood. And the Saw Doctors are back in town! Believe us, there is much, much more.

At 24, Ireland’s “Young Musician of the Year” Edel Fox has finished her studies and recorded her first solo CD. Here, she talks to Lori Murphy about where she’s been–and where’s she’s going-in her two musical careers.

One of the best reasons to send a talented performance photographer to review a show: remarkable photos. Enjoy Brian Mengini’s review and view of the Mann Center performance by Ireland’s most popular girl group.

A local Irish band is tapped to play for former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who is the recipient of this year’s Liberty Medal. A tireless advocate for immigrants will be honored. Philly’s 2010 Mary from Dungloe returns from Ireland with something shiny. And much, much more.

The harpers have all headed home from the 10th annual Somerset Folk Harp Festival. Here’s a wrap-up of our intrepid Chief Harp Correspondent’s final days at the festival.

A group of Irish students will discuss the city’s ethnic growing pains at a special program organized by Irish Network-Philadelphia and the Brehon Society.

Why do Liz and Yvonne Kane have such a distinctive sound together? It’s all relative. Look for them in concert at the Irish Center on Sunday.