Mairead Farrells

How to Be Irish in Philly This Week

Keep the parade marching and send a local ladies Gaelic football team to the nationals by attending fundraisers this weekend. Watch the brave cyclers riding to the shore for the Irish Pub’s annual fundraiser, the Tour de Shore. And more!

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A New Voice You Won’t Forget

Galway’s Don Stiffe makes his Philly debut on July 20 at the Irish Center. His music is great, but the voice… gorgeous. Read our exclusive interview with this up-and-coming singer.

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Taoiseach Brian Cowan

Aon Sceal?

This week, a TV anchor has a baby, an Irish diplomat says farewell, a local traditional musician and songwriter will be honored at the Fleadh Cheoil and the head of the Irish Immigration Center makes a prestigious list. And more!

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Help Three Talented Kids Get to Ireland

Emily Safko, Haley Richardson and Alexander Weir are headed to Cavan in August to compete in the Fleadh Cheoil. A MacSwiney Club social on Saturday will raise funds to offset the expenses of their trip.

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How To Be Irish In Philly This Week

Picnic at the pool! Join Round Tower for the Irish Club of Delco’s annual picnic on Saturday. A new open mic night debuts at Downey’s. And there’s another Celtic festival coming up! Yippee!

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A Little Lunch With Her Friends

The 2010 Rose of Tralee, Mairead Conley, was honored by her friends and colleagues at the Irish Immigration Center this week.

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Three Big GAA Games This Weekend

Two championships are on the line at Cardinal Dougherty High School on Sunday. (And all of the teams are eager to play their championships next year at a new facility in Limerick.)

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Double Win for the 2010 Rose

Mairead Conley was stunned when she became the 2010 Philadelphia Rose of Tralee. Imagine her surprise a little while later, when she became the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Rose. A happy birthday, indeed.

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