Celtic & Irish Fairs over Father's Day
Three Music Festivals & Feis Set For SoCal
Derek Warfield (Cent er) & The Young Wolfe Tones Will Play at t he California
Padraic Conroy, Ken O'Malley and John McKenna as the Blarney Boys on Saturday at the Irish Fair in Torrance!
Terry Casey and THE FENIANS headline California Celtic Fest at KRAMER PARK in Placenta (Orange County). CA!
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Exciting Month Ahead for TRAD MUSIC, CELTICROCK & IRISH DANCEFANS
FROM OUR COVER
Celt ic Songst ress, KRIS COLT is back in SoCal for t he m ont h of June as one of t he headliners at t he Koronenburg Reaissance Fest ival in Riverside Count y Kris Colt w ill be perform ing as The Black Rose She is w ell know t o our readers as t he lead singer and guit ar player of The Black Rose Band. Legions of her fans w ill be delight ed t o hear t his new s!
The t alent ed Irish Am erican singer and songw rit er m oved t o Nashville about five years ago and she has been m issed Her career t ook off and she is playing t hroughout t he US m ore t han ever but sadly not as m uch on t he West Coast Kris Colt is perform ing as a solo act every w eekend t his m ont h. You can get t icket s now online at : w w w.renfest corona.com
California Celtic Fest presents THEFENIANSover Father'sDay Weekend! The World FamousIrish Fusion Band mates are: (FromLeft toRight)Tardu Yegin, Crystal Santana, RJWilliams, Bryan Dobbs, Terry Casey, and Chris"The Animal" Pierce
For a lot m ore on Kris, check out : w w w.kriscolt -blackrose.com
Kris Colt , Solo Act @ Koroneburg
CALIFORNIA CELTICFEST
The 2nd annual California Celtic Fest isa celebration of all thingsCeltic This wonderful two-day event is the pride of the Celtic community in Orange County. Thisfamily-friendly festival featuresmusic from Ireland and Scotland with three grand stagesto enjoy music, dancing, and an all-around good time.
The California Celtic Fest featurestwo bands directly from Ireland; Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tonesand Sina Theil who is making her California debut! US-based national acts; The Fenians and The Young Dubliners are also scheduled along with SoCal Irish bands.
The Whooligans, who delighted the stagesof the area for many years, are having a special reunion show. Other groupsplaying include Craic in the Stone, The Ploughboys, AssPocket Whiskey Fellas, Lady Friar, and Stepwise round out the best line up of any Celtic or Irish festival in recent memory.
That'snot all! Celtic entertainment scheduled to participate includes, The Scottish Fiddlers of LA, Looney?sFortune, The Royal Scottish Country Dancers, aswell aspipe and drum bandswill be keeping tradition alive on the Cultural Stage for all the trad music and dance lovers, both young and old! Coveragecontinuesonpage8
Irish Fair and Music Festival Set for Father's Day Weekend In Torrance
Saturday and Sunday June 14 & 15
NEW LOCATION
Wilson Park
Freeway Closefromall of SoCal!!
Outstanding Venue, Parking, Food Trucks, Three Stagesw/ Non Stop Irish Music & World ClassIrish Dancers and Feis
Back by popular demand! South Bay's First Great Irish
Fair and officially sanctioned Irish Feisunder the direction of Erin McNulty and the McNulty Irish Dancers of LosAngeles Bandssignedsofar include: Ken O'Malley and the Blarney Boys, Sligo Rags, Trooper Thorn, The Bren Holm es Band, The Brick Top Blaggers are all perform ing on t he m ain st age.
Buskers & More
Irish Vendors, the original SHAMROCK CAR, Sheep Herding Dog Demos and much more on page 6
Playing on Saturday only; thistrio will delight with an authentic Irish sound! The Blarney Boysare Padraic Conroy, Ken O'Malley and John McKenna
Ken O'Malley
arrived in Los Angelesfrom Dublin in 1974 at the age of twenty and hasbeen playing, singing, acting, teaching and producing Irish Celtic music ever since O'Malley was educated by the Christian Brothers in Dublin and owesa great deal to their music education programs, including learning the Gaelic language, poetry and songs Throughout hiscareer, he has appeared in feature films, television, playsand stage productionsin LosAngeles and has performed throughout the USand Europe
An amazing balladeer and storyteller, he hasperformed hismusic and song at every level from public house to arena stagesand has been credited with assisting musicians, actorsand othersfrom the Young Dubliners, Gaelic Storm and Pierce Brosnan in furthering their musical endeavors
Another aspect of hisadventures ishis loveof Ireland and he shares it with organizing tours to Ireland along the Wild Atlantic War and with hisHalloween tripsto the Emerald Isle!
Ken O'Malley is also the Los AngelesIrishman of the Year for 2025!
For detailsgo to his website: www.kenomalley.com
Im pressive Line Up In St ore for At t endees at California Celt ic Fest !
Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Toneswill be back in SoCal in June for the California Celtic Fest!
Derek Warfield founded hisband The Young Wolfe Tonesin 2005. He had previously been a founding member and leader of The Wolfe Tones, which he co-founded in1963, and left in 2001
The Young Wolfe Tonesare considered to be a traditional Irish music and folk band Their music incorporateselementsof Irish folk, traditional ballads, and rebel songs!
Derek Warfield isa legendary singer, historian and writer and his band reflectshis commitment to Irish excellence. Each and every member isa seasoned and very talented Irish musician
They play about 30 plus Festivalsin Ireland and the USevery year and countlessother public and private gigs, in the USand Europe.
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Dam aris Woods, Eddie Kane, Derek Warfield, Paddy McGrandles and Andreas Durkin.
You can see where and why the California Celtic Fest has earned the nickname ?The Coachella of Celtic Music!?
New this year isthe addition of Scottish Heavy Athletics. The Scottish American Athletic Association will thrill audienceswith demonstrations of strength and skill. Dating back centuries, the traditional Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, and Stone Put are deeply rooted in Scottish culture and history and were cornerstonesof the Clans?displaysof strength and power.
The California Celtic Fest isthe perfect way to celebrate Dad for Father?s Day While you enjoy great music, you can partake in fantastic Celtic Food optionsand imbibe with the best Irish Beer in the world, Guinness Guinness isa proud sponsor of this fine event for the second year, and we are happy to pour a perfect pint for you. Of course, you will want to purchase a fun gift for Dad at the Fest CCF ishere to help you with a huge range of vendorsplying their tradesin the shady confinesof Kraemer Park.
Everything from kilts, swords, jewelry, apparel, leather goods,
sweet treats, fresh baked goods, and more will be available to peruse This isnot just a festival of music and fun; this Festival?sproceeds support the Orange County Law Enforcement Emerald Society. The Orange County Law Enforcement Emerald Society is a 501 (c) (3) organization that supportsthe families of fallen officers
Ticketsare on sale now with the best bargain being the Two-Day Passto attend both daysof the event
Tickets: www.californiacelticfest.com .
The Fenians& Terry Casey
First off, KUDOSto Terry Casey of The Feniansfor his tirelesswork in conceiving, organizing and putting in the work to make this second year of California Celtic Fest a reality!
Terry Casey and The Feniansare a beloved force in Irish Music and Celtic Rock in SoCal. They have also toured around the US They have a very loyal fan base and have also garnered a reputation for organizing toursto Ireland The trip are called "Hooley Holidays" ? in Ireland and they combine sightseeing with their musical performancesand sessions
It takesdedication to the cause of Irish Culture and Music to successfully pull off these endeavors.
The Fenians were founded around 1988 and are known for their "potent mix of traditional Irish folk and good old rock n roll "They combine original compositionswith contemporary and traditional tunes, infusing them with influencesfrom rock, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and world music Their live showsare particularly well-regarded They've earned accoladeslike two-time winners of the "Best World Music" category at the Orange County Music Awards and were inducted into the Guinness Wall of Fame at the local Irish pub, Muldoons, in 1999
They also have a discography of CDs that are high quality and a lot of fun! Our favorite, just for the record is, "Have Fun Or Get OUT!" You can support thisband (and in fact ALL THEBANDS) by supporting the music that isfor sale at concerts and festivals
An incredible array of fam ily friendly ent ert ainm ent and fun aw ait s at t he California Celt ic Fest in Orange Count y! The park it self is w ell w ort h a visit ! Much m ore online and you can book your t icket s in advance now : w w w.californiacelt icfest .com
Blarney Boys,
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Padraic Conroy,
Irish born musician and Blarney
Boy Member
An Irishman from Athlone, which is nestled in the heart of Ireland where Lough Ree flowsinto the River Shannon.
A passionate and versatile musician, Padraic showcaseshis talentsas a vocalist, guitarist, and whistle player and is currently crafting some original material. He has frequently shared the stage with Ken O'Malley, both asa solo artist and with Hawk Crow & Blue Jay, John McKenna, and Tom Bralley
Padraic eagerly anticipatesperforming as part of a new and dynamic Irish trio at the upcoming BIGIRISH FAIR in Torrance over the Father'sDay Weekend!
Johnny McKenna hails from the Bronx New York; born to Irish
Immigrant parentsfrom Leitrim and Longford He playshis Mother'sBaldoni button box to honor her memory. He's sang and played around Los Angelesfor many yearsnow with the legendary Slugger O'Toole, the Johnny Come Latelys, and most recently with Padraic Conroy and Tom Bralley in Hawk, Crow, and Blue Jay Johnny ishonored to be playing alongside Padraic Conroy and the Irishman of the Year, Ken O'Malley!
Seescheduleinthecalendar section.
Spect acular Line Up of Irish Music Makers Cont inues
Irish Celt ic Sensat ion Sina Theil
Irish based singer has German Roots
Sina Theil is a m ult i-t alent ed Germ an-born art ist based in Ireland, know n as a rising st ar in European Music! She is a singer-songw rit er, m ult i-inst rum ent alist , and has achieved significant success in t he Irish m usic chart s, including t w ent y-t hree No. 1 singles on t he Irish iTunes chart s. Her independent ly released album "Live at THT Galw ay" also chart ed highly in t he m ain Irish chart s In Sept em ber 2023, she had a m ont h-long residency at "Raglan Road" at Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida She is also involved in charit y w ork, having raised over ?7,300 for Irish and Celt ic charit ies since 2021. Websit e and Social Media: w w w sinat heilm usic com
w w w.facebook.com / sinat heilm usic
X@SinaTheil
Inst agram : @SinaTheil
YOUNGDUBSSet for California Celtic Fest
The Young Dubliners currently operate asa five-piece band, featuring a stable lineup that has been together for six years Keith Roberts, (front ¢er above) isthe band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist, he isthe sole constant member and the founding Irishman The rest of The Dubsare: ChasWaltz: Contributing violin, keyboards, and vocals, Chasisa returning member who initially left in 1997 and rejoined in 2001. He originates from Kansas City, Missouri. David Ingraham: drummer and percussionist, joined the band in 2000 Justin Pecot: playing electric guitar and providing vocals, Justin hails from Colorado but hasresided in Los Angelesfor many years. Ethan Jones, he bassist, isalso from KansasCity, Missouri
www youngdubliners com
CRAICin the STONEare back for their 2nd. year at Kramer Park Event in Placentia
A really good, popular and well respected Six Piece band comprised of Janelle Viones (lead vocals), Chris Caputo (harmony vocals), Matt Brislawn (violin) Jay Rofsky (guitar), Scotty McKay (percussion) and Bill Strongin( bass)
In dept h look, go t o: GigSalad: www gigsalad com/craic in the stone anaheim YouTube channel and Facebook.com/CraicintheStone/.
The View From Ireland
Scient ist s Want ed: Only Am ericans Need Apply
By Maurice Fit zpat rick
Higher Education Minister JamesLawlesshas announced a ?Global Talent Initiative?which will allocate millions(the exact figure hasnot yet been disclosed) to attract talent to Ireland.
Targeting expertsin the fieldsof medicine, science and technology, the government will underwrite up to half of the salariesof researchers/ professors. Nearly all third level education in Ireland ispublic, but there ismore happening here than simply an expansion of governmental support for third level research and education. What they are not quite saying is that they want to poach America-based scientists who have suddenly found their jobsunder threat or their research funding cut. You do not have to be a scientist to work out the lawsof attraction and repulsion at work: it is no accident that the Irish government policy on science isexactly the opposite of the USgovernment.
ABOVE: Higher Education Minister
JamesLawless
the fossil fuel lobby seekselaborate waysto discredit it from other perspectives. Their focus isto distract votersby propounding the message that climate change isan assault on freedom (Just feel that freedom next time you pay the bill for tanking your car).
The circumstancesfor scientific researchers in the USare dire Federal funding for research and development and for academic work generally hasbeen eviscerated since Trump returned to the White House Worse, academic leaders have encountered an unprecedented hostility and constraint The Chronicle of Higher Education in recent monthshasbeen a litany of the cuts, censorship and instability that prevails in the USacademia
There are several reasons behind this war on science. In an illuminating article, ?Making Microbes Great Again? , Paul Krugman traced the growth of hostility to vaccinations against almost eliminated diseasessuch asmeasles to hippy-ish resistance to vaccination in the 1960s through to now Ashe argued, in the USof today, where Robert F Kennedy is Health Secretary, the anti-vax movement became powerful and deadly when it took over much of the political right? It hasmoved from being a minority viewpoint to becoming institutionalised at the federal level. The putative liberation conferred on parents and schoolsto spread killer diseaseshas no tolerance for science-based medical guidance.
Then there isthe war against the scientific basisof the effectsof fossil fuel emissions on our environment The US, contrary to some perceptions of it, has a robust and growing renewable industry Texas, for instance, long since synonymouswith the USoil industry, isnow a leader in wind energy. Since renewable energy can and doessave money,
The trump card, however, isto portray it all asa hoax If you are reading this from a place which hasrecently undergone, or iscurrently experiencing, a heatwave, drought, cyclone, hurricane, flood or wildfire the ?hoax?may sound a little hard to reconcile with reality.
Science examinesthe effects of pumping carbon into the atmosphere and that mode of investigation is sharply at odds with the ethos in Washington today. Consider, for instance, a White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs memo issued on May 5th stating that ?it isno longer federal government policy to maintain a uniform estimate of the monetized impacts of greenhouse gas emissions?
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President Trump has signed an executive order to lift regulations on coal development The ?drill, baby, drill? dogma? devaluing facts and evidence? iswholly compatible with defunding science
There isa way to ultimately win this argument through avoiding it Reject framing the debate in termsof belief and denial and forget about demonising fossil fuel. The cost of renewable energy is plummeting, and consumers are embracing it accordingly. If the public becomesmore ?agnostic?about the ideological aspect of energy sources, politicianswill cotton on to the prospect of gaining electoral support through delivering cheaper energy.
Wind and solar energy are already cheaper than extracting and drilling; the gulf between the cost of renewablesand fossil fuel will widen inexorably Make that the argument Then the glorification of drilling will be exposed for what it is.
A further facet of the assault on science isthat in any authoritarian system there isa need to silence dissent and enforce submission In the
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first quarter of 2025, that was devastatingly effective in the US Professor in American History at Trinity College Dublin Daniel Geary recently noted that ?The day after Donald Trump became president in 2017, millions of Americansturned out in protest in the Women?s March Nearly half a million marched in Washington, DC? . Resistance to his second presidency has been far slower to awaken In the meantime, scientists and academia generally have been hammered The Irish government (and other European governments, particularly France and the UK) are about to benefit from a culture of fear
So, there may be an influx of scientists and other scholars to Europe. (It could be mega ? Make Europe Great Again)?
But this isno time for Europe to be complacent about itsdefence of academic rightsand freedom of speech The academicswho do relocate should at a minimum be able to expect governmentsdedicated to an absolute defence of academic freedom from government interference. Let that be written into the ?Global Talent Initiative?
Our regular cont ribut or, Maurice Fit zpat rick is an Irish w rit er and film m aker w ho w as educat ed at Trinit y College Dublin
Fit zpat rick aut hored t he book, John Hume in America: From Derry to DC and w rot e, direct ed, and produced t he docum ent ary film , John Hume in America
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The Ploughboys are a four m em ber Irish band based in Sout hern California, know n for t heir m elodic virt uosit y, vocals, and energet ic perform ances t hat blend Gaelic t radit ion w it h original Celt ic-t hem ed t unes They also occasionally incorporat e hint s of bluegrass, rock, and Am ericana int o t heir m usic. Com prised of Mark Rom ano (Lead vocals and guit ar), Aubrey Richm ond (Fiddle and vocals), John Urban (St and-up bass) and Taylor Murphy (Drum s). The Ploughboys w ere founded in 1994, evolving from earlier m usical endeavors by Mark Rom ano and his lat e brot her They have been an anchor band for various fest ivals, including Scot t ish Fest , USA in Cost a Mesa and ot her Celt ic aand Irish Fest ivals in Flagst aff, Las Vegas, Vent ura, and San Diego They have released t w o album s, "Millennium " and "Legacy," w it h a t hird CD t it led "Herit age" com ing soon.
We are really looking forw ard t o seeing t hem at t he California Celt ic Fest over t he Fat her 's Day w eekend!
The Ploughboys on st age in Cost a Mesa Social Media and Webpage: www.theploughboys.org www.facebook.com/ploughboysband Reach t hem at : ploughboys@yahoo com
Irish AttitudesToward Migrants Undergoing Shift
By JohnMcNally
In recent years, Ireland has grappled w it h a grow ing ant i-im m igrat ion sent im ent , reflect ing a broader global t rend of nat ionalist m ovem ent s gaining t ract ion Wit h slogans like "Ireland is Full", "Send t hem back", and "Ireland for t he Irish," t hese m ovem ent s advocat e for st opping im m igrat ion int o Ireland under t he guise of safet y, preserving cult ural ident it y, and econom ic st abilit y. In t he m idst of a housing short age, Ireland allow s 150,000 people t o im m igrat e t o Ireland annually, w hile nearly half t hat num ber em igrat e from t he count ry. There is a grow ing concern am ong som e regarding t he increasing num ber of im m igrant s and t he proport ion of t hem com ing from Muslim -m ajorit y count ries
I first heard of Ireland?s ant i-im m igrat ion m ovem ent in Sept em ber of 2023, w hen prot est ers confront ed TDs out side governm ent buildings, blocking t raffic for over an hour Tensions escalat ed dram at ically in Novem ber 2023, w hen riot s erupt ed in cent ral Dublin follow ing t he st abbing of children out side a prim ary school on Parnell Square, allegedly by an im m igrant . The event becam e a rallying point for ant i-im m igrat ion act ivist s, w ho t ook t o t he st reet s in large num bers, breaking shop w indow s, t orching aut os, and fight ing w it h police.
Since t hen, t he m ovem ent has gained visibilit y t hrough a series of high-profile rallies in Dublin, oft en feat uring m essages st eeped in nat ionalism and conspiracy. The ant i-im m igrant rallies bring t oget her a m ix of dissent ers led by Ireland First Nat ionalist s and includes w hit e suprem ist , Lat in Mass Cat holics, ant i-vaxxers, individuals concerned about 5G, Holocaust deniers, Israel support ers, as w ell as right -w ingers from Brit ain and Loyalist s from Nort hern Ireland They occasionally clash w it h republicans, socialist s and ant i-Fascist s count er dem onst rat ors.
Ant i-im m igrat ion act ivist s frequent ly cit e slogans like?Protect Our Children?and?No More Lies?, blending ant i-im m igrat ion rhet oric w it h broader ant i-est ablishm ent grievances.
Aut horit ies have linked elem ent s of t his m ovem ent t o at least 30 suspect ed arson at t acks on buildings
housing or slat ed t o house im m igrant s and asylum seekers.
Despit e Ireland's hist ory of w elcom ing diversit y and it s reput at ion for hospit alit y, incident s of host ilit y t ow ards im m igrant s have surfaced.Cont roversial MMA fight er Conor McGregorhas becom e a spokesm an for t he m ovem ent ,fueling societ al divisions.
Am idst t hese challenges, debat es cont inue over t he balance bet w een nat ional sovereignt y and hum anit arian responsibilit y. Advocat es for im m igrat ion reform argue for inclusive policies t hat uphold Ireland's values of com passion and solidarit y w hile addressing legit im at e concerns about int egrat ion andt he housing short age As Ireland navigat es t hese com plex issues, t he nat ion confront s pivot al quest ions about ident it y, t olerance, and t he fut ure of it s m ult icult ural landscape
John McNally
Our frequent Cont ribut ing Writ er is Insight ful and w ell t raveled He is also an Irish Com m unit y act ivist and organizer
Celt ic Art ist Loreena McKennit t Induct ed Int o Canadian Music Hall of Fam e
In front of a live audience t hat included her friends and fam ily, Loreena w as induct ed int o t he Canadian Music Hall of Fam e during a cerem ony in Calgary, Albert a on May 15t h at t he Nat ional Music Cent re.
Accom panied by long-t im e m usical com panions Brian Hughes, Caroline Lavelle and Hugh Marsh; Loreena perform ed ?The Lady of Shalot t ? at t he event .,
In 2023, she w as induct ed int o t he Songw rit ers Hall of Fam e, so she is now one of only a few select art ist s t o be induct ed int o m ult iple halls of fam e! She now joins t he ranks of Canada?s m ost est eem ed ent ert ainers, including Joni Mit chell, k d lang, Leonard Cohen, Alanis Morisset t e, Barenaked Ladies, RUSH, The Guess Who, Sarah McLachlan and Shania Tw ain
Loreena McKennit t is a renow ned Canadian Celt ic singer, songw rit er, m ult i-inst rum ent alist (vocals, piano, harp, accordion), and com poser She w as born on February 17, 1957, in Morden, Manit oba EARLY HISTORY:
McKennit t developed a passion for Celt ic m usic aft er init ially st udying vet erinary science She m oved t o St rat ford, Ont ario, in 1981, w here she has been involved w it h t he St rat ford Fest ival as an act ress, singer, and com poser.
In 1985, she launched her solo m usic career, founding her ow n record label, Quinlan Road She financed her debut album , "Elem ent al," by busking in Toront o. Her "eclect ic Celt ic" m usic blends w orld m usic, folk, and classical influences.
LOREENA McKENNITT addng her nam e t o
The Wall of Fam e
McKennit t enjoyed early crit ical acclaim and she has sold over 14 m illion records w orldw ide. Her album s oft en draw inspirat ion from her t ravels and research int o Celt ic hist ory, as w ell as lit erary w orks by aut hors like Tennyson and Yeat s Her m ost com m ercially successful, " The Book of Secret s" (1997), w hich feat ured t he hit single " The Mum m ers' Dance".
Irish Anim at ion Aw ards and Irish Com poser Eim
ear Noone's Recent
Accolades
The 2025 Irish Anim at ion Aw ards (IAA) celebrat ing t he profound creat ivit y and innovat ion w it hin Ireland's globally recognized anim at ion sect or w ere held on May 24t h in Galw ay The cerem ony underscored t he indust ry's significant cont ribut ions t o Ireleand's cult ural and econom ic landscape, recognizing a diverse array of st udios and individual t alent s from across t he island The event is support ed by Fís Éireann/ Screen Ireland and highlight s t he im pressive int ernat ional reach of Irish anim at ed cont ent w hich w as enjoyed in 182 count ries w orldw ide last year
Com poser Eim ear Noone's w ork on The Magic Reindeer Saving Santa's Sleigh w as recognized at t he IAA. The film it self also w on Best Feat ure Film or Special.
Noone's also received a nom inat ion for "Original Music" at t he 2025 IFA Film & Dram a Aw ards, w hich t ook place on February 14t h.
Eim ear Noone is a dist inguished and aw ard-w inning Irish com poser and conduct or, renow ned for her ext ensive cont ribut ions t o film , t elevision, and video gam e scoring. Her career is m arked by significant achievem ent s, including her t railblazing role as t he first fem ale conduct or at t he 92nd Academ y Aw ards Her w ork consist ent ly dem onst rat es a com m it m ent t o art ist ic excellence t hat t ranscends t radit ional genre boundaries The dynam ic and int erconnect ed nat ure of Ireland's creat ive indust ries, encom passing anim at ion, film , and m usic, is pow erfully exem plified by event s like t he IAA and IFTA, and by t he m ult ifacet ed cont ribut ions of art ist s such as Eim ear Noone, collect ively solidifying Ireland's robust global
cult ural foot print The m ost recent it erat ion of t his prest igious event , t he 2025 Irish
Irish born Com poser and Conduct or
Anim at ion Aw ards, convened on Sat urday, May 24t h, at t he dist inguished Galw ay Bay Hot el in Galw ay, Ireland T he cerem ony received subst ant ial inst it ut ional endorsem ent , m ost not ably from it s Prim ary Sponsor, Fís Éireann/ Screen Ireland It s nat ional significance w as furt her underscored by t he form al inaugurat ion delivered by Pat rick O'Donovan TD, t he Minist er for Tourism , Cult ure, Art s, Gaelt acht , Sport and Media
Pat Cullen has traveled from Ireland to Nashville, Cincinnati, and Chicago to take part in a seriesof Commissions on the Future of Ireland ,sponsored by Friends of Sinn Féin. These events provide a meaningful opportunity to learn more about Irish Unity, to share your views that can help guide Sinn Féin?s work, and most importantly, to consider the role you can play in building a new and united Ireland.
Professor Pat Cullen, the youngest of seven children from Co Tyrone, hashad a distinguished career in nursing. She hasheld senior positions, including General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, where she represented over 500,000 nurses acrossthe islands.
In 2024, she resigned from her role to pursue a political career, successfully winning the parliamentary seat previously held by Bobby Sands during his 1981 hunger strike. Pat Cullen has been recognized as one of the top 100 women in Westminster for the past two years and listed among the top 50 most influential women
IRISH CHEF PAUL WATTERS
Oven Roasted salmon on a mixed leaf Mediterranean salad with red pepper powder and lemon pepper sprinkle Serves x 2
For t he Salm on
Preheat t he oven t o C180 degrees/
350 Fahrenheit
You will need
2 large Salm on fillet s
Salt and cracked black pepper
2 t ablespoons of olive oil
1 t easpoon of red pepper pow der (available in all good st ores)
1 t easpoon of lem on pepper (available in all good st ores)
Mix t oget her t he olive oil and t he salt along w it h t he peppers in a sm all bow l, gent ly m assage ont o t he Salm on, and allow t o rest for a few m inut es.
The Salad
4 handful of m ixed-leaf salad
1/ 2 cucum ber (sliced lengt hw ays t hen sliced at an angle)
8 cherry t om at oes (halved)
1 red onion (peeled and finely sliced)
8 m ixed olives (black and green)
100g fet a cheese (diced)
4 t ablespoons of Olive oil
Salt and pepper
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The good t hing about t his Salad is you can prepare a few hours in advance.
Mix t oget her all t he ingredient s t oget her in a large bow l and refrigerat e.
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Bring a m edium -sized frying pan t o m edium t o high heat , place skin side dow n, and cook for approx four m inut es. Flip it over, t ransfer it t o t he oven, and cook for a furt her five Carefully rem ove from t he oven and place ont o a board or plat e allow ing it t o rest for a few m inut es.
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Em m y-nom inat ed Irish singer
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has ret urning t o PBS w it h a new season of his show , "Ireland Wit h Michael " The fift h season prem iered on January 9,, and w ill feat ure eight half-hour episodes t hat explore t he beaut y and cult ure of Ireland! More inform at ion about t he show , including episode descript ions and clips w w w irelandw it hm ichael com
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June16th in Ventura
Rhiannon Giddensand her Old-Time Revue Ventura Theater in Ventura
Also Hoolywood Bowl on June18th
In Ventura, Dorsopen at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM.
The show isall agesand ticketsrange from $52.95 to $79.21, with $1 from each ticket purchase going to a North Carolina Hurricane Relief organization chosen by Giddens. Rhiannon Giddensis known for her work in traditional and rootsmusic, which often includes Celtic influences,,
She is not strictly Irish but lives in Limerick with her children. Her Old-Time Revue is a group that drawson her North Carolina roots, Irish influences and the old-time music tradition.
The band features variousmembers, including Justin Robinson, Dirk Powell (multi-instrumentalist), and others. More info and tickets: https://rhiannongiddens.com/tour
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LATEST NEWSON KNEECAP:
By Jim McDonough
The Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has faced significant difficultieswith British authorities, including accusationsof supporting proscribed organizationsand incitement to violence.
AllegationsandCharges:
One member of the band, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (who performsas Mo Chara), was charged with a terror offense in May ofthis yeaar This charge stemsfrom an incident in November 2024 at a London gig, where he allegedly displayed a flag in support of Hezbollah He is due to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18, 2025. The band deniesthis offense and states they will "vehemently defend" themselves. Kneecap has also been criticized for footage from a November 2023 concert where a band member appeared to say, "The only good Tory isa dead Tory. Kill your local MP."
EmphaticDenials:
Kneecap has stated they have, "never supported Hamas or Hezbollah" and that the footage circulating online has been "deliberately taken out of all context" as part of a "smear campaign" following their criticismof Israel's actionsin Gaza.
On the out-take from the concert in November of 2023, the band hasissuesan unequivicol apology and issued a personal apology to British victim'sfamily members. They told the familiesof murdered MPsthat they "never intended to cause hurt "
Concert Cancellations:
Due to these concerns, Kneecap was"removed" from performing at the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow in July 2025, with organizersciting "safety concerns" raised by the police. We searched but could find no details from the police so thisseems odd at best Kneecap hasscheduled a replacement show at the O2 Academy in Glasgow to make up for this. Several other gigs have been canceled asa result of the controversy, including a planned show at the Eden Project in Cornwall Some British politicianshave called for the group to be dropped from the Glastonbury Festival lineup, where they are still scheduled to perform The Irish Rappers also just announced their biggest UK headline show to date They will perform at the 12,500 capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London The group shared the newson social media with the message: ?All London heads Our biggest headline show outside of Ireland will take place on September 18 at the OVO Wembley Arena The belly of the beast ? let?sgo!?
Kneecap consist s of t hree m em bers: Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJPróvaí (J. J. Ó Dochart aigh) w ho oft en w ears t he Tri-Colour balaclava He init ially w ore it t o disguise him self from his st udent s w hen t he band st art ed out , as he w as a t eacher.
USToura and History:
Kneecap hasperformed in the USmany times In SoCal, we were introduced to them when they were one of the acts for Ireland Week in 2021
They also played Coachella this year where they displayed anti-Israel messages and led chants of "Free Palestine." You may well disagree with this but this isan America tradition to criticize War and mayhem
However, following Coachella, Sharon Osbourne a born Brit, who hasno affinity for Free Speech, called for the band'sUSwork visas to be revoked The irony and pettinessinvolved in her actions is first rate A couple generationsback, her husband's band washeld to be despicable by many but the answer wasdon't go to the concertsor buy the LPs! Times have changed It istruly amazing that the insanity of censorship and McCarthyism isstill an issue in the US Worse than Osbourne's blathering, the American Jewish Committee hasalso cited the terror charge against Mo Chara as further evidence that Kneecap's tour should not proceed
Looking ahead, as of press time: there are listingsfor Kneecap concertsin the US starting in October including Washington, D C While some sourcesrefer to an "upcoming" UStour, these particular datesseem to be in the past or are placeholdersfor future events The specific statusof any current upcoming UStour datesisnot definitively clear from what we could find. However, it isa few months out and Kneecap sell out their shows
Website and Contact Info:
- The official website for the film about the band is: www.kneecapfilm.com
- Instagram accounts: kneecap32, móglaí, and provaí
The Big Irish Fair and t he California Celt ic Fest ival as w ell as t he Koroneburg Renaissance Fest ival w ill all be in full sw ing over Fat her 's Day Weekend.
Check t his issue for ads, links and list ings from all t hree event s.
Below is t he schedule for t he t w o m ain st ages for t he Irish Fair at Wilson Park in Torrance
There is also an Irish Dance Feis associat ed w it h t he Big Irish Fair. You can get a lot of inform at ion about t his Irish st ep dance com pet it ion on Facebook and online.
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The Auld Dubliner and David Copley are support ing bot h of t he Irish event s over Fat her 's Day Weekend! The Auld Dubliner w ill also be running t he Guinness t aps at t he Big Irish Fair. Drop by t he Pub and/ or t he Beer St and at t he Fair and support t hem . We t ruly appreciat e such dedicat ion! ED
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Sean Finnegan'sPub: Located in Old Sacramento Waterfront, this pub is housed in a historic building dating back to the 1800s It offersGuinness, Harp Lager, Irish whiskey, and an authentic Irish pub atmosphere with a Wild West twist15
O'Malley's Irish Pub: Family-owned and located at 1109 2nd Street, known for Irish fare like Irish tacos and a solid selection of Irish drinksincluding Guinness345
Malt & Mash: Located at 715 K Street, boasts 150 typesof whiskey and 15 beerson tap, with a lively atmosphere5
Blarney Stone: Known for itslarge selection of draftsand live bands, located at 8906 Greenback Lane5
Pitch and Fiddle: An Irish restaurant and pub with many TVs for sportsand Irish-inspired food like corned beef tacos5.
De Vere'sIrish Pub: Praised for its atmosphere, Irish stew, and range of beersand whiskeys. Offers American and Irish comfort food like shepherd's pie and bangers& mash
San Francisco, CA
The Irish Bank at 10 Mark Lane isa popular spot
Geary Street hostsmany Irish barsincluding : Pig n' Whistle Abbey Tavern, Ireland's32, and Buckshot (formerly Pat O'Shea's)
Plough and Stars in the Richmond district isnoted for live music and a friendly atmosphere Kell's (a chain) and recommended for live Irish music.
O'Neill's on Third Street offersHarp and Guinness on tap, catering to ballpark crowdsand locals
Portland, OR
KellsIrish Pub: A Northwest institution with hearty Irish fare, live music, and a large St Patrick?s Day celebration They also have a brew pub in Northwest Portland
Paddy?sBar and Grill:
Portland?soldest Irish bar, known for a huge liquor selection, traditional Irish dishes, and live Irish music and dance events
T.C. O?Leary?s
Combines Irish hospitality with local ingredients, offerslive Irish music several daysa week, and a good selection of Irish drinks.
Whelan?s Irish Pub:
Family-friendly with live Irish music, classic Irish food, and a good whiskey selection
Moon and Sixpence: An English pub with one of the best Irish music sessions, On Mondays in Portland.
Seattle, WA Sorry to say, no luck in our search so far, Check back
Reno, NV
Ceol Irish Pub: Established in 2007 on California Avenue, it isa cozy neighborhood pub with a full bar, extensive whiskey selection, and the "best Guinnesspour" in Northern Nevada It hoststraditional Irish music and community events
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A Br ief Histor y of Father ' s Day
The or igins of Father ' s Day in the United States ar e pr im ar ily attr ibuted to Sonor a Sm ar t Dodd of Spokane, Washington. In 1909, inspir ed by M other ' s Day, she wanted to cr eate a special day to honor her father , William Sm ar t, a Civil War veter an who had r aised his six childr en as a single par ent after his wife' s death
Dodd pr oposed her idea to local r eligious leader s, and with their suppor t, the fir st Father ' s Day celebr ation in Spokane took place on June 19, 1910.
Ther e had actually been an ear lier " Father ' s Day" ser vice held in Fair m ont, West Vir ginia in 1908 to com m em or ate m en who died in a m ining disaster . However , it was Dodd' s per sistent effor ts that tr uly began the m ovem ent for a widespr ead, annual obser vance.
Despite gaining popular ity in var ious cities, the idea of a national Father ' s Day faced som e r esistance and was seen by m any as sim ply an attem pt to com m er cialize another holiday. Finally in 1924, Pr esident Calvin Coolidge also r ecom m ended that the nation obser ve the day but he did not issue a national pr oclam ation.
It was not until 1966 when Pr esident Lyndon B Johnson issued the fir st pr esidential pr oclam ation, designating the thir d Sunday in June as Father ' s Day After a pr otr acted str uggle, Pr esident Richar d Nixon signed it into law, m aking Father ' s Day a per m anent US National Holiday to be celebr ated on the thir d Sunday of June.
Father ' s Day is also celebr ated in Ir eland, the UK, and Canada
Father ' s Day is now widely celebr ated in m any countr ies including Ir eland, the UK, and Canada; hey all obser ve it on the thir d Sunday of June, aligning with the date in the United States.
While the adoption of Father ' s Day in these countr ies was lar gely influenced by the Am er ican tr adition, it has becom e a cher ished occasion for fam ilies to honor father s, gr andfather s, stepfather s, and other im por tant father figur es Celebr ations typically involve giving car ds and gifts, special m eals, and spending quality tim e together
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Update On Peaky Blinders Film Sequel...
TheImmortal Man?
Good thingstake time; that has certainy been the theme of the upcoming Peaky Blinders film . The film hasbeen delayed a few timesfrom the original speculation of release for Christmasof 2024.
The eagerly anticipated "Peaky Blinders" film, which has been operating under the working title, "The Immortal Man," is set to bring the iconic Shelby family saga to the big screen While an official, definitive title has yet to be publicly confirmed, "The Immortal Man" hasbeen widely used in production reportsand is strongly rumored to be the final name
Cillian Murphy will reprise his acclaimed role asThomasShelby .Joining him are several familiar faces from the series, including Sophie Rundle asAda Thorne (née Shelby), Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong ,Packy Leeas, Johnny Dogs, Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg, and Ian Peck as Curly.
The film will also introduce new talents to the "Peaky Blinders" universe, with confirmed additions such as Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan in new roles
Asof early June 2025, there isno official theatrical or Netflix streaming release date for the "Peaky Blinders" movie. However, speculation points to a potential late 2025 release on Netflix.
Filming for the movie began in July of 2024 and wrapped up in December 2024,, All of these clues align with a 2025 release window.
While Netflix isdistributing the film, it'salso being made in association with BBCFilm, suggesting a potential initial theatrical run before its streaming debut.
Irish Actors Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy
The basic plot of "The Immortal Man" isconfirmed to be set during World War II, which makes for an explosive new chapter for the Shelby family. Creator Steven Knight has stated that the film will be a "full-on Peaky Blindersat war," with both the country and the family facing immense conflict It'sexpected to delve into the effectsof the global war on the underground crime scene and explore the end of the British Empire, a significant historical context that will undoubtedly impact Tommy Shelby'sjourney Knight has also teased that the film aimsto "shock, delight, and horrify" audiences, and that it "won't be the end" of the Peaky Blindersstory.
Filming for "The Immortal Man" primarily took place in the West Midlands of the UK, including Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham and locations aroundSt Helens, Merseyside. The original series also extensively filmed in Leeds and Liverpool, so it'slikely the film continued to utilize the gritty, period-appropriate backdropsof these industrial cities
The film waswritten by the creator of the original series, Steven Knight. Knight isalso a producer on the film, alongside Cillian Murphy, Patrick Holland, and Guy Heeley Other executive producersinclude Tom Harper (who also directsthe film), David Kosse, Jamie Glazebrook, Caryn Mandabach, and Andrew Warren.
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