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More from Kerry Irish Productions: The 2025 Tour's AN IRISH CHRISTMAS MUSICIANS TEAM
Anna Colliton (Bodhrán, Perussion)
Anna Colliton?sdistinctive and imaginative playing hasmade her one of the leading exponents of the bodhrán, the traditional Irish frame drum Anna hasappeared with Eileen Ivers, Cherish the Ladies, Comas and the Paul McKenna Band among others, worked as a sub with the original company of the Broadway hit ?Come From Away,?and completed a three-year residency at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida She hasperformed and taught at dozensof festivals acrossthe country, including CatskillsIrish Arts Week, The Swannanoa Gathering Celtic Week, FairbanksSummer Arts Festival, The O?Flaherty Irish Music Retreat, The St Louis Tionól, CCEMAD Week, The Gulf Coast Cruinniú, Tune Junkie Weekend, and the North American Comhaltas Convention. Asa teacher dedicated to advancing the tradition of bodhrán playing, Anna inspiresstudents of all levels to incorporate both ?the old?and ?the new?into their playing, emphasizing the importance of personal style in traditional music Anna isalso the author of ?Hide and Seek: An ears-first approach to interpreting rhythm and variation in Irish traditional melody for the bodhrán,?which isa funny little bodhrán book for intermediate and advanced players
The An Irish Christmas Musicians
Colin Cotter (Guitar)
Colin isa multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, recording artist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He hasplayed gigs from coast to coast in the USA, toursinternationally and teachesregularly at some of the top folk music camps in the country. Colin grew up fully immersed in music. When he was four yearsold, his mom gave him a fiddle and began teaching him to play the tunesshe had learned herself as a child, building on several generationsof a family tradition in Finnish folk music He fell in love with the Scottish and Irish traditional tunesand songs along the way and Celtic music would come to play a leading role in his ongoing musical journey alongside Americana, rock, pop, funk, and a wide array of improvisational jam bands
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He hasreleased several albums with the bands he co-founded, MAC(Perfectly Manufactured Reality, 2018) and A Thousand Yearsat Sea (4 releases between 2009-2014) and has multiple new releases in the works with his current projectswhich include an edgy, electro-acoustic adventure with fiddler / violist Ryan McKasson - Old Growth Graveyard; an intergenerational acoustic groove, energized trio called Joe Craven & Frisky! with Joe Craven and Sumaia Jackson; and duos with fiddlers Sumaia Jackson and Adrianna Ciccone ThisisColin?ssecond tour with AnIrish Christmas.
Alasdair White (Fiddle and Whistles).
Alasdair Whiteisanexceptional exponent of west coast Scottish andIrishtraditional musicandiswidely regardedasoneof the foremost Scottishfiddler playersof hisgeneration Hewasborn andbrought upontheIsleof LewisintheOuter Hebrides, a chain of islandsof singular importancetoGaelicScotland?smusical heritageandisperhapsbest knownashavingbeena member of Scotland?sseminal BattlefieldBandfor over 16 years, touring extensively inthat timethroughout North America, Europe, and Asia Now resident inNew York, Alasdair hasperformedand recordedasa guest withmany of thebest-knownnamesin Scottish, IrishandBretontraditional musicincludingKathleen MacInnis, JulieFowlis, EddieReader, Allan MacDonald, Manus Lunny, Nuala Kennedy, and Arnaud Ciapolino Current ongoing projectsinclude Daimh, the Alan Kelly Gang and of course, Battlefield Band Alasdair also recently premiered a major commission at the Hebridean Celtic festival in Stornoway, an hour-long original piece entitled An Iuchair
This isAlasdair?ssecond tour with An Irish Christmas
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Irish Music with song and dance is the main reason AN IRISH CHRISTMASis so popular.
The singing cast membersin Kerry Irish Production'sAnnual Christmas Shows are some of the best in the world
One such example isJulie Hinton, based in Los Angeles She is the principal soprano for the 2025 An Irish Christmas Tour Julie Hinton isa multifaceted performer based in Los Angeles, excelling as a singer, actor, writer, and composer Seefull story onpage6
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Julie Hinton isa multifaceted performer based in LosAngeles, excelling as a singer, actor, writer, and composer
Hinton regularly lendsher voice to various performances throughout the greater LA area, working as a recording artist, church soloist, choir conductor, Christmas caroler, and more
Beyond performing, Julie?schoral arrangementsare sung by groupsaround the world, showcasing her talents asa composer and arranger
Her dynamic stage presence hasled her to star in numerous musical theater productions, and she co-wrote and recorded three albums of The Big American Winter Holiday Musical Spectacular.
Just in time for Christmasthis year, her first solo Christmasalbum ison sale!
Principal Soprano Julie Hint on
An I rish Christmas, 2025 Tour
Kerry Irish ProductionsAnnounces the 2025 West Coast tour of An Irish Christmas
Kerry Irish Productionsisback in 2025 with itsacclaimed production of An Irish Christmas These amazing shows feature an award-winning cast of dancersalong with an incredible group of musicians and singersto celebrate the holidaysasonly the Irish can Audienceswill enjoy all the holiday carolsthey know and love including Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, and The Twelve Days of Christmas plusa spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at itsvery best
An Irish Christmasisa celebration of family and community that showcases some of the great Irish holiday traditions
Segmentsof the show are based on centuries of Irish knowledge and tradition including, chasing the wren, butter-making, and dancing on the half-door
An Irish Christmas bringsthese timelesstraditions to life, celebrating the warmth, wonder, and spirit of the season through uniquely Irish customs
In An Irish Christmas, the holiday season unfoldsnot just with twinkling lightsand festive cheer, but with deep-rooted traditionsthat echo centuries of Irish heritage.
From candlelit windowsto spirited Wren Day parades, the show capturesthe heart of Ireland?syuletide customs? each one a thread in the rich tapestry of Irish culture.
The Candle in the Window: ABeaconof Welcome
One of the most poignant imagesin An Irish Christmas is the single candle glowing in a window on Christmas Eve. Thistradition, still practiced across Ireland, symbolizes hospitality and remembrance? a silent invitation to travelersand a tribute to loved onesfar away or passed on. Historically, it wasalso a sign that Mary and Joseph would find shelter there, blending faith with folklore.
Butter Making AgDéanamh
In timesgone by, butter making wasa cottage industry in Ireland and an important task for many farming families It played an important role in the household economy. During the churning, everybody, young and old who entered the farmhouse, had to take a turn at the churn which lightened the labor of churning. There were many customsassociated with the production of the butter: salt or a drop of Holy Water wasadded to ensure that the butter wasprotected from those that would like to ?steal the butter?for their own use, Work songs were also an essential part of the magic of the ritual performed to ensure the successof the butter making (to get more butter, of course), and danceswere danced around the churn in a joyful expression of that success! Of note: Ireland wasthe leading exporter of butter to the known world in the 18th. century.
Dancing on the half door
AgDamhsa ar anLeathdhoras
The ?half door?wasan important part of Irish social life
Placed in front of the front door it possessed no latch It would swing back and forth in free movement! It admitted light and kept animalsout It wasa wonderful center of ?gossip?and wasno doubt, the bearer of many secrets
It became the ?stage?when an evening of fun or competition wascalled in the community The half door would be removed from itsposition and dropped to the floor whereupon the dance challenge wasdelivered! Sometimes the half door wassoaped to make the competition more challenging!
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It was said - ?a good dancer could dance on a tray, and an excellent dancer could dance on a half-penny? . The best dancersdanced asit were, underneath themselves, trapping each note of music on the floor, and as each dancer attempted to outdo the other with more intricate stepsthe fun knew no end. The dancers alwaysgathered at the end of the dance in one friendly step, much to the joy of the observer!
Buachaillí Tuí
ABOVE: The Dancing STRAW BOYSfrom
An Irish Christmas In some versions,, the captain of the Straw Boysmight well, "kidnap" the bride, demanding a ransom of porter!
The Day of the Wren Lá anDreoilín
The show?sdepiction of Wren Day, celebrated on St Stephen?sDay (December 26th), isa vibrant nod to one of Ireland?s oldest customs Traditionally, ?Wren Boys?dressed in straw and colorful costumesparade through towns, singing and playing music while carrying a symbolic wren bird
Thisancient tradition of acting out old storiesand songs had the men dressing in disguise and using stylized straw hats to hide their faces They would randomly appear at celebrationsto perform their songs and dances, and they usually requested and received food, money or some token of gratitude in return
In former timeswhen house weddings were the norm, it was common for Straw Boysto appear and they were alwayswelcomed and treated well!
This ritual, rooted in Celtic legends, mythology and medieval pageantry, honors community, mischief, and renewal.
CatherineConnollyInaugurated asRepublicof Ireland's10th. President
Submittedby JohnMcNally
Election Landslide In Historic Irish Vote
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly was elected as Uachtarán na hÉireann, defeating Fine Gael?s Heather Humphreys by a wide margin Connolly secured 63 3%of the vote compared with Humphreys?29.5%, in an election that saw an unexpectedly strong turnout of 46%
Catherine Connolly was inaugurated as the Tenth President of Ireland on November 11
Her innauguration waswonderful asshe spoke in English and Irish, She istotally committed to making Irish more common Connolly?sdecisive victory reflectsa growing shift among Irish voterstoward progressive politics. Sinn Féin and other left-of-centre groups that supported her campaign also celebrated the result as a clear signal of public
dissatisfaction with the current government
In her victory speech, President-Elect Connolly urged citizensto stay engaged in shaping the nation?sfuture. ?My message is: use your voice in every way you can, because a republic and a democracy needs constructive questioning, and together we can shape a new republic that valueseverybody,?she said Connolly also reaffirmed her commitment to promoting the idea of a united Ireland and said she would advocate for a Border poll during her term, while recognising the constitutional limits of the presidency She emphasised her intent to use the ?symbolic authority and soft power?of the Áras an Uachtaráin to advance inclusive national dialogue
The election also saw an unusually high number of spoiled ballots, with nearly 13%of votes invalidated ? a stark contrast to the 1%recorded in the 2018 presidential election ? reflecting widespread discontent with the overall slate of candidates. 2025.
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Eileen Iversisa celebrated figure in the world of Celtic and world music~~ a world class fiddle champion known for her innovative and electrifying performances Born in the Bronx, New York City, to Irish immigrant parents, Ivers' musical journey began at a young age, leading her to become a nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion
Early Musical Training
Iverswastrained by a very well-regarded figure in traditional Irish music She studied under Martin Mulvihill, a master Irish fiddler originally from County Limerick, Ireland, who wasbased in New York. Eivers began playing the fiddle at around age eight or nine Under Mulvihill's mentorship, she went on to win nine All-Ireland Fiddle Championships, establishing her as one of the most awarded musicians in the history of the competition
2025 Christ m as Show : "A Joyful Christ m as"
Eileen Ivers is t ouring w it h her "A Joyful Christ m as" show soon. The show is described as a high-energy, soulful celebrat ion of t he season t hat blends her deep Irish Am erican herit age w it h Am erican root s m usic. It feat ures t radit ional Irish t unes, beloved carols, st oryt elling, and poet ic Wren Day songs. See the Calendar this issue for dates locations and links!
The Christ m as Product ion st ars Eileen Ivers and her band, Universal Root s UNIVERSAL ROOTS MEMBERS ARE: Eileen Ivers (Fiddle) Buddy Connolly (But t on accordion, w hist les, piano, vocals) Colin Forhan (Lead vocals, guit ar, banjo, concert ina)
Iverspath to international recognition was solidified by her role as a founding member of the acclaimed all-female Irish-American ensemble, Cherish the Ladies, and her position as the original musical star of the groundbreaking theatrical production, "Riverdance." Her dynamic stage presence and unique fusion of traditional Irish music with a variety of other genres have earned her critical acclaim and a global following. In the mid-2010s, Iversformed her band, Universal Roots The name Universal Roots is deeply reflective of the band's musical philosophy It signifiesthe interconnectedness of global musical traditionsand the shared human experiences that music expresses The band's mission isto connect diverse cultures,
Lindsey Horner (Upright and elect ric bass, barit one sax, vocals ) Dave Barckow Lead vocals, percussion, guit ar) w w w.eileenivers.com
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How To Kill The Media
By Maurice Fitzpatrick
Responding to the recent 10 billion US dollar lawsuit that President Trump has taken against The New York Times, the chief executive of the newspaper Meredith Kopit Levien came out swinging: ?If you look at countrieslike Turkey and Hungary and India, those countrieshave elections, but they also really work to quash opposition to the regime What hasthat anti-press playbook looked like in those places? It?sharassment of journalists; it?s discrediting of independent journalism. And it lookslike what we?re seeing here?And it isthe profession of journalism itself, rather than a particular newspaper, that isunder attack. The right-of-centre Wall Street Journal, which hascovered the Epstein affair and a birthday note Trump allegedly sent, isgetting off relatively lightly with a 10 billion dollar lawsuit; that would still be enough to finish them, abetted by the pro bono services pledged to Trump by servile law firms Trump?sbeef with the NYT isthat it isa ?mouthpiece?for the Democratic Party. Hmmm.
Since the inception of newspapers, some have been mouthpieces for an agenda. That is often even apparent in the title. You know that feeling you get when you pick up the Catholic Voice and see that Catholic doctrine is upheld in itspages?Or when you turn to The Communist and find capitalism being hammered?Somehow both outfitshave managed to avoid multi-billion-dollar lawsuits. So, one defence that the NYT could advance to Trump?sofficial allegation is: ?Yes, and so what??
Other newspapers(including the NYT, up to a point) aim for more balance, but often skew left or right, or for or against one party or ideology. It isthe nature of the trade when it existsas itself ? in the open and unimpeded. And that is what is under siege now. The real agenda isto kill the media?s independence. As David Letterman put it: ?we all see where this isgoing. It?s managed media? .
Examplesof clampdownsabound. In September, ABC fired comedian Jimmy Kimmel over commentshe made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk (?many in Maga land are working very hard to capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk? ) We still have Stephen Colbert, but only until next May ? CBS haspulled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a ?purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night [television]? , according to CBS Speaking about Jimmy Kimmel?s defenestration on his comedy chat show, Colbert said that ABC?were pissing themselves all day? that proves Disney [owner of ABC] isNo 1 in streaming? . Kimmel hassince been reinstated
Trump?sview of television networks that are against him (97%of them are, he alleges) isthat ?maybe their licences should be taken away. It will be up to Brendan Carr? . Brendan Carr said two yearsago that free speech isa ?check on government control. That iswhy censorship isthe authoritarian?s dream? . Those are wordsthat should be shouted from the rooftops. But a lot hashappened in Carr?s world in the past two years. ThisJanuary Trump appointed Carr chair of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and Carr is now saying to executives of television networks, when he encounterscritics of Trump on late night television, we ?can do this the easy way or the hard way? .
Quite aside from pressure from the government or absurdly punitive legal threats, the media isvigorously censoring itself. Levien isright to focus on Trump?saim of silencing dissent and diversity of thought, but, like charity, that critique should begin at home. Consider the testimony of Paul Krugman on his Substack discussing his departure from the NYT in late 2024: ?During my first 24 yearsat the Times, from 2000 to 2024, I faced very few editorial constraintson how and what I wrote? Thislight-touch editing prevailed even when I took positions
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that made Timesleadership very nervous My early and repeated criticisms of Bush?spush to invade Iraq led to several tense meetingswith management In those meetings, I was urged to tone it down Yet the columns themselves were published as I wrote them? in 2024, the editing of my regular columns went from light touch to extremely intrusive? I felt that my byline wasbeing used to create a storyline that was no longer mine So I left?
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ocean, Britain hasbeen relentlessly eroding the media?s independence.
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BBC's HARDtalk Canceled
One example from recent monthsisthe BBCpulling itsflagship show, HARDtalk Broadcast in over 200 countries, heard or seen by asmany as170 million people, the show could hardly have been more internationally prominent for the BBC (and for Britain) It topped the Super Bowl, but on a weekly basis Its host Stephen Sackur argued that at ?a time when disinformation and media manipulation are poisoning public discourse HARDtalk isunique: a long-form interview show with only one mission ? to hold to account those who all too often avoid accountability in their own countries?Then, like its counterparts in the US, the BBCcancelled the show, citing financial pressures.
The BBCalso reported CBS?line without challenge about the financial reasonsfor pulling Stephen Colbert
A voice from the back shoutsthat we should shed no tearswhen thisbunch of self-entitled, overpaid gasbags lose their jobs, nor for their networks, whose main objective is to sell advertisements and make money Maybe But they are among the best at interviewing, analysing and satirising. Those critical practicesform a disposition that isessential for freedom of speech and for exposing the corruption and menace of the political class. An assault on proponentsof them isan assault on our democracy That issomething we should not shed tearsfor, but which we need to relentlessly organise to defend
NowStreamingOnNETFLIX Houseof Guinness? A Spirited Mix of History, Fiction, and Ferocious
SubmittedBy JohnMcNally
Inspired by true events, House of Guinnessgets the broad strokes of history right.
When Ben Guinnessdies in 1868, he leaves behind a booming brewery and an uneven inheritance for his four heirs: Anne, the philanthropist, Ben, the hopelessdrunk; Edward, the shrewd businessman; and Arthur, the rising politician
From there, fact gives way to fiction. Much of the family intrigue and scandal seems cooked up to keep viewers hooked, and the best scenesare pure invention
A Fenian riot at Ben Guinness?s funeral? echoing Gangsof New York? addscinematic flair, while Byrom Hedges, the bastard cousin who uses his revolutionary connectionsto expand the Guinnessbrand in New York, and Rafferty, the family?sruthlessfixer, are standout charactersborn entirely from the writers?imaginations.
Just when the seriesteeters into soap opera territory, the soundtrack roarsto life with a blistering lineup of Irish music From Kneecap and Lankum to Thin Lizzy, The Mary Wallopers, Flogging Molly, and the Clancy Brothers belting Beer, Beer, Beer!, the energy isirresistible Even FontainesD C and The Stunning have seen renewed successthanks to the show? Brewing Up a Storm has practically become itsunofficial anthem It?sgreat to see so many Irish bandsgetting a second look and well-deserved international exposure.
If you enjoy period dramas? especially those set against the misty backdrop of Ireland? and you?re open to a heady mix of history and modern Irish rock, House of Guinnessiswell worth a watch It may use too many cliches and stereotypes, but it captures something true about Irish fire, family, and the music that keeps both alive
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Comments from Irish Critics & Press
Based on reviewsfrom Irish publications, here are a few excerptsregarding House of Guinness.
While Irish critical reception wasoverwhelmingly negative, Hot Pressfeatured an interview with Irish actressNiamh McCormack, who said of her character: "I've never had such a visceral reaction... Ellen is a trailblazer completely ahead of her time... a cool, fecking badassgirl ?
From The Irish Times: The show hasa " 'rudimentary understanding of Ireland'sexperiencesof colonialism' and a 'stunning lack of appreciation for who the Anglo-Irish were'..."
Also, from The Irish Times: One critic described James Norton'saccent assounding like"'a steampunk Mr. Tayto'" and said the Fenian characters"'dressand speak like feral leprechauns.'"
From the Irish Independent: A reviewer called the series a "'shocker' for its reliance on cliches," adding that it "...frittered away any sense of authenticity. The cliches arrive thick and fast."
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Our frequent Cont ribut ing Writ er is Insight ful and w ell t raveled McNally is very w ell know n t hroughout Sout hern California as an Irish Com m unit y act ivist and organizer.
ABOVE: The cast of the Netflix series House of Guinness. Now on NETFLIX it isa drama set in Dublin in the late 1860s, following the four Guinnesssiblings after the death of their father, brewing magnate Sir Benjamin Guinness The story isinspired by real history, focusing on the family behind the Guinness brewing company. The four siblings? Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Benjamin? must deal with the consequencesof their father'sdeath and the succession crisis that follows. The serieswascreated by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders.
French Cinema Arrives in Hollywood with Its Best for 29th Annual TheAmerican French Film Festival
Story andPicturesBy Barbara Singer
The much anticipated French Film Festival arrived in Hollywood for its latest edition of premieres and certainly the best of cinema from France. This year's 29th edition of The American French Film Festival exceeded past festivals with its70 films and seriesand fully packed seven daysof October 28-November 3 at the DirectorsGuild of America in Hollywood. Year after year the talentsof French filmmakers brings the best of films, TV seriesand documentariesfor viewing pleasure.
Opening night was spectacular with a gala spread from some of the finest French establishmentsin LosAngeles and a Red Carpet welcome to actress & Academy
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Award winner Jodie Foster, starring in the opening film ?A Private Life?by French Director Rebecca Zlotowski and co-presented by Sony Pictures
Classics Foster is fluent in French and gave a unique performance in French joined by belovedFrench actor Daniel Auteuil He is the ex-husband to a renowned Psychiatrist, who obsessed to find the killer of a patient that she suspects hasbeen murdered On thisspecial evening Adrien Frier, Consul General of France in Los Angeleswelcomed the audience and other dignitiaries from the Franco-American Cultural Fund Ms Foster washonored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her for her outstanding work
Film goerswere ready to indulge their passions for French cinema to experience all day premieres and movie moments with 70 films; 42 features, 9 TV series.
6 docsand 13 shorts. The busy agenda of TAFFF includes more than just French films, asa part of itseducational outreach, the next generation of American foreign film viewers are invited to preview a film; 3000 studentsand teachersfrom local high schoolsattend in participation with ELMA and French Teachers of Southern California Thisyear's the students viewed ?Nouvelle Vague.?
The Centerpoint Screening proved that there'sno denying that Americanslove French cinema. Director Richard Linklater's?Nouvelle Vague,?co-presented by Netflix,wasan ode to Jean-Luc Godard and the French New Wave and his true spontanity in Paris 1959, as he filmed ?Breathless?with Jean Seberg. It reflected how Godard changed the way French film wasmade. as reenacted in the film, black and white with identification all the important playersof the era On this occasion, Richard Linklater received the Franco-American Cultural Fund Award for his work.
In the spotlight were many outstanding filmssuch as ?Bardot,??The Richest Woman in the World,??The Little Sister,??The Party's Over ?France'sAcademy Award submission, ?It wasJust an Accident?winner of Cannes Palme d'Or and the closing film ?Guru?with Pierre Niney depicting the rise and fall of a Life Coach
The Happy Hour Talks showcased many of the composers and welcomed the filmmakersfollowed by Wine and Cheese Receptions, a please to meet and greet others The array and diversity of the filmsprovided something for everyone to enjoy
Asalways the multi-talented Francois Truffart, Executive Procducer & Artist Director welcomed this year'saudience to the 29th annual TAFFF, joined by his Deputy Director Anouchka van Riel.
Thisyear'swinners
ABOVE: Irish Arts & Entertainment's Barbara Singer
Thanks to our alwaysalert and loyal writer and contributor, Barbara Singer, we have been covering The American French Film Festival for many years. It isa wonderful event and we are alwaysdelighted to be there!
SeeBarbara Singer?sfeatureon page18
France & Ireland: The Business of Taste
The two countrieshave a very strong and rapidly growing trade relationship Recent reports, particularly in 2024 and 2025, show this bilateral trade (the sum of both goodsand services) hasreached nearly 50 billion Euros.
Audience Award for Cinema: COLORSOFTIME. Critics Award for Cinema: LOVEMETENDER. TV Movie Award: BLESSED BESIXTINE. TV Series: THEDEAL.
Short Film Award: THELIFELINE. Documentary Award: DRUGGED AND ABUSED:NO MORESHAME.
France isa dominant market for Irish drinks, Ireland isa key and growing consumer of French wine. Ireland hasa strong and growing thirst for French wine. In the first half of 2025 alone, Ireland imported 40 1 million Eurosworth of French wine. This wasa significant 37.6%increase from the previous year, solidifying France's position asthe top wine supplier to Ireland by value
French Cheese Importsto Ireland: Ireland imported $23.9 million (USD) worth of French cheese in
Irish Whiskey Sales to France:
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Ireland's Chef Paul's Watters
A Halloween Treat; Thai spiced coconut and pumpkin soup with pumpkin,
pumpkin
chilli
and
corriander flatbread Serves 4
You will need
For theSoup
1 large pumpkin (peeled and chopped into chunks)
2 large onions(rough diced)
1 clove of garlic (crushed)
1 carrot (peeled and rough diced)
1 stick of celery (chopped)
1 Tablespoon of Thai massaman curry paste
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
1/2 teaspoon of dried ginger
1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon of dried coriander
1 can of coconut milk
2 pintsof vegetable stock
4 tablespoonsof butter
4 tablespoonsof plain flour
The Method
First off separate the pumpkin in half and boil for approximately 10 minutes(until soft)
Mash when soft and allow to cool
With the remaining of the pumpkin bring a large pot to a medium heat and add the pumpkin celery and carrot and spices (except the curry paste) and cook for approx four mins add the onion and garlic and cook for a further two. Remove from the heat and gently add the flour and mix well add the curry paste and mix well. Return to the heat and gently add the stock and allow to gently thicken add the coconut milk and simmer
Blend with a food processor or stick blender and season with salt and add a little bit more stock if required
ThenontoTheBread
2 cups of self raising flour(1/2 for dusting)
The remaining pumkin (cooked)
1 tablespoonsof honey
2 tablespoonsof olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of dried yeast
1 cup of lukewarm water
Mix well together in a large bowl until a dough hasformed and allow to rest for ten minutes.
Thebutter
4 tablespoonsof butter
1/2 bunch of chopped corriander
1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder /flakes)
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TheIrishLiteraryShowcase
Guising for Soul Cakes ---
By GregPatrick
"Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voiceswhisper in the trees, Tonight isHalloween!"
---Dexter Kozen
"Every partinggivesa foretasteof death, every reuniona hint of theresurrection."
---Arthur Schopenhauer.
Part 2
DANSEMACABRE
October 31st, 2018, New England
Halloween Night Dance
Stonehaven High School
Michael waited outside for his date as otherswalked past laughing. He remembered them passing like faceless shadows in the dark The windows of the gym were lit neon in intervals and he heard the thud of music booming inside, and the silhouettesof dancersin the window. A gentle wind whispered through the leaves and stirred the silk of the black gown, the hemswhispering over the ground She seemed to glide rather than stride. Michael'ssigh steamed in the chill air as he thought of the wordsof the poem that they read in class
"inbeauty, likethenight
Of cloudlessclimesandstarry skies; Andall that?sbest of dark andbright
Meet inher aspect andher eyes;"
A toss of raven hair caught the light. Her smile that was silence set to music Her eyescast their dark spell, and he washopelessly under that spell He escorted her inside A sigh doesn't lie and his steamed in the chill air as he stood captivated. Their peers often ridiculed her for the gothic clothes she wore but when he saw her as of the restless shadows and moon light of All Hallows eve granted form and face seemed to glide rather than stride in a black gown glamorous. He kissed her hand an old-fashioned gesture. she smiled and he blushed
Michael sighed at how radiant she looked in her black gown and cascade of raven hair A vision of beauty behind dark eyes He remembered the softnessof the fabric of her gown as he held her tenderly Song lyrics became incantation Steps were lost in the sensation of flight Candles became constellationsin the turns and sweepsof her gown and hair They had danced every song together, losing all track of time The room full of costumed and masked helmet swirled around him kaleidoscopically dizzyingly He lost hold of her hand It waswritten that ?all memory happens to music"
Michael'slips sang soundlessly to ?Falling Slowly? as they slow danced The colourfully masked facesswirled around them kaleidoscopically Maybe it wasn't what they played as if they danced in their own time obliviousto everyone else
About the Author
A dual citizen of Ireland and the US, Greg Patrick isan Irish/Armenian traveler, poet and writer
Greg Patrick, pictured here with an Australian friend
He now writes and travels. His writing has appeared in several international publications including Celtic Nations Magazine, Lothlorien Press, Irish Arts and Entertainment, and Cannery Row Press
Heritage-wise, Patrick isthe son of a Navy man and a son of the Traveling People. His work experiencesare also quite interesting; he isa former Humanitarian aid worker who hasseen and helped in famine and war. In hisearlier life in Ireland, he worked with great horses for many years For inspiration, he dwellsin and loves the wildsof Connemara and Galway especially in the rain where he has written many stories Greg spent his youth in the South Pacific and Europe. He currently resides in Galway, Krakow, and sometimes the states
Michael danced close to Sorcha his face tickled by her raven hair slow danced He closed his eyesdreamily then the first shot rang out and I felt her body shudder.The dancers swayed in atavistic rapture as the eerie music seemed to possessthem and lyrics seemed to become incantation. A gunman in a pig mask seemed to materialise at the entrance.
Sorcha fell. Michael pulled her aside so she wouldn't be trampled ?Lean on me Sorcha!?Michael told her ?Go Run!?she urged clutching at her torso to staunch the bleeding.
"I'm not leaving you," he said with grim finality
He helped her into the hallway. ?I will just slow you down! Go!?Sorcha insisted
He tried to shield her but there were more shots, and she crumpled to the ground. He lay next to her. Tears welling in her eyes She held him down with a pale cold hand "Play dead," she whispered She guided his hand keep pressure on her wound.
"Help is coming " she said "I love you," he said desolately
She winked then her eyeslooked at him with a set stare as tearswelled She rolled to the side, arms splayed as blood spread out on the floor.
Michael caressed her woundsand then trailed hisface dipped in her blood and striped his face like red tearsor warpaint. In intervalsof harsh crimson light and darknesshe saw masked and costumed figures massacred as they fled screaming It wasas if they were hunted for sport
Michael clenched his teeth as the shadow of the gunman passed He had a hostage wearing an identical clown mask The hostage wassobbing hysterically It was Ben from his chemistry class.
?Now to frame you,?the shooter thought ?Take this gun and itsunloaded Start walking that way towardsthe door.
Remember my gun is aiming for your spine,?the shooter hissed The shooter drew back into the shadows as the framed Kyle staggered sobbing towards the door. The door burst open suddenly and heavily armed police burst in They opened fire on Kyle instantly Hisbullet riddled body fell to the floor.
The pig masked figure ran past Michael as he overheard the police confirm that there were reportsof only one shooter. The real shooter folded hispig mask and stashed his rifle mingling with terrified students evacuating with hands raised. Michael watched desolately as he saw her covered body carried away on a stretcher amid flashing ambulance lights
He had not looked at hisprom photo in a year. Since that last
night when he danced with her and he didn't feel the ground.
"I can't go on without you," he closed his eyesas tearswelled up He envisioned her black goth lips speaking his name like reopened wounds.
Hisparents insisted that he see a counselor the therapist told him patronisingly that his claim that the real shooter got away and the accused shot by police wasframed wasa delusion from the trauma One night he tried to hang himself but as he began to tie a noose, he saw Sorcha in the window and staggered back. He cut down the rope before anyone could see
Had it really been a year already since the shooting?
Sometimes it felt like centuries ago. At night it felt like just yesterday He stoically endured the summer distracting himself with surfing and carnivals Then the longer nights crept in like a procession of dark-robed figures jostled towardsn awaiting expectant figure on a dark throne Halloween wasking in his town.
The pompous mayor'smessage was that "darknessand despair can't win" Halloween decorations were more ostentatiousthis year. While otherslaughed at the festivities.
Michael felt jolted by the fireworks and sometimesgrisly and gory displays of death leering at him with seemingly hundredsof decorative skulls
The school massacre seemed like only yesterday and yet another lifetime ago.vMichael's nightmares still echoed with the screamsand gun shots echoesstill lingered He awoke to the flash of lightning and thunder He checked the calendar A week to Halloween and the red anniversary.
To get his mind off it all Michael immersed himself in a project about the ancient origins of Halloween
Coincidentally a museum in a nearby city washosting a travel exhibition of artifactsfrom Ireland from the site believed to be the exact origin of Halloween He took a train to see the exhibit and to take notes.
The Autumn treeslining the track passed and merged amorphously in a red torrent asthe train sped He rehearsed phrasing for his class presentation. The exhibit was controversial in itsland of origin excavation was confronted by protesters He watched a YouTube video of a protestor dressed asa Druid raving warnings about robbing the ancient dead and that the dead would return to reclaim their possessions
Part 3 will becontinued.... October 28 2019 Museum
Our tale will pick up in our next issue.
Ireland'sHidden Gems:
T h e L oop H ead Pen i n su la I n Cou n ty Clar e
BeyondthelighthouseandStar Warsfame, therearespecific storiesandsitesthat makethe LoopHead alongtheAtlantic Coast inCounty Clareoneof the most unforgettableplacestogo toinIreland!
The Lighthouse
Thisisthe Loop Head Lighthouse. It'sa well-known landmark perched at the very end of the Loop Head Peninsula, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mouth of the River Shannon.
This isone of the most beautiful spots in all of Ireland and a highlight of the parts of the country known asthe Atlantic Way It is a functioning lighthouse that has been guiding shipsfor centuries(the original light station dates back to the 1670s)
Visitorscan often tour the lighthouse, climbing to the top of the 23-meter (75-foot) tower for incredible panoramic views The surrounding cliffs are sheer and dramatic, offering some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Ireland.
"Star Wars Fame"
This refersto the fact that Loop Head was chosen as a filming location for the movie "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" released in 2017. The stunning cliffsand landscape of Loop Head were used to help create the planet Ahch-To, the remote island hideaway where Luke Skywalker lived in self-imposed exile. While the most famous"Star Wars" location in Ireland isSkellig Michael (in County Kerry), The film crew also used other locationsalong the Wild Atlantic Way, including Loop Head, to film various scenesfor the planet
There ismuch more to Loop Head than just its famous lighthouse and itsappearance in a Star Warsmovie? it's an area with itsown unique culture, geology, and other 'obscure' sightsto discover."
The Bridgesof Ross:
This isa key stop While the name isplural, only one magnificent sea arch remainsafter the otherswere reclaimed by the Atlantic It's a short walk from a small car park and a perfect example of the coast's raw power? often missed by tour buses
The Church of the Little Ark:
Located in the village of Kilbaha, this isa fantastic "hidden gem" story In the mid-19th century, parishioners were forbidden by a local landlord from building a Catholic church A resourceful priest, Fr Michael Meehan, built a small wooden church on wheelsand would roll it onto the beach below the high-tide line (public land), where he could legally hold mass for his congregation
The original structure isstill there. It wasbuilt in just two weeksand resembled a wooden box on wheels, and was designed to withstand strong winds.
Carrigaholt and t he Shannon
Dolphins:
The village of Carrigaholt is home to a 15th-century tower house (Carrigaholt Castle) and is the base for Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt. The mouth of the Shannon, which isIreland's longest river meets the Atlantic Ocean here. ThisEstuary is where you can see Europe's largest pod of resident bottlenose dolphins, and seeing them is a major ecotourism quest!
The river opensup at Carrigaholt on the Loop Head Peninsula in County Clare, which isone of the best places in Ireland to spot these incredible creaturesswimming around the shores.
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The "EIRE" Sign: Near t he light house, you can st ill see a large "EIRE" sign spelled out in w hit e st ones on t he clifft op. This w as a "neut ralit y m arker " from World War II, designed t o alert Allied and Axis pilot s t hat t hey w ere flying over neut ral Ireland.
ABOVE: Thom MacNamara, well know to our SoCal readers from his stintsat the Celtic Arts Center and the Irish Import Shop represented the Irish Artsat the Seaside Highland Gamesin October!
ATTHETOP: CRAICIN THESTONEplayed at the After Party at Muldoon'sPub.
The Irish Arts & Entertainment's CELTICCAMERA
Los Angeles Division of AOH Celebrat es 150 Years!
The Ancient Order of Hibernianswas founded in the United States on May 4, 1836, at St JamesChurch in New York City, with other divisionsforming concurrently in the coal regions of Pennsylvania Its original purpose was twofold: It wasestablished to protect Catholic clergy, churches, and parishionersfrom the violent anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic ("Nativist") groups of the era It also served asa vital support system for new Irish immigrants, helping them find jobs,
housing, and social support asthey faced intense discrimination and the hardships of fleeing persecution and the Great Hunger in Ireland
The AOH traces itsroots to similar secret societiesin Ireland, dating back as far as the 1500s, which were formed to protect priests and keep the Catholic faith alive during the Penal Laws.
Today, the AOH functionsas a prominent political advocacy and lobbying organization in the United States.
While they are a non-partisan fraternal organization, they have a very active Political Education Committee
You can find their national headquartersonline at www AOH com
The LosAngeles Division 1 was Established in 1875 An Irish Cultural and Historical Fraternal Organization for those with Irish Ancestry The AOH Motto is?Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity?Membership isnow open
Dave Rooney, an Irish m usician w it h a night ly residency at Rí Rá Irish Pub in Las Vegas, is a crit ically acclaim ed m usician and film m aker
He is an Em m y Aw ard-w inning and Guinness World Record-breaking m usician and film m aker He co-st arred in and co-direct ed t he docum ent ary, An Irish Story: This Is My Home, w hich chronicles his band, The Black Donnellys, at t em pt ing a Guinness World Record by playing 60 show s in 50 U S st at es
Rooney also co-direct ed a new docum ent ary, Through a St orm , w hich had it s first show ing at t he Beloit
Int ernat ional Film Fest ival Rooney has received t he prest igious Alum "People's Choice Aw ard" at t he Beloit
Int ernat ional Film Fest ival He w as vot ed Best Irish Singer/ Songw rit er of t he Year by NYCS Radio Irish in 2012
See t hem at t he Rí Rá Irish Pub at t he Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
Sundays st art ing @ 4:pm
Irish Music Session Tradit ional m usic / No Cover Auld
CAC @ The Mayflow er Club 11110 Vict ory Blvd , Nort h Hollyw ood, CA
Every Monday st art s @ 7:PM
Orange Count y Celt ic Jam
CELTIC ARTS CENTER
Open Session, Irish Language
Classes & Socials Full Bar
Players invit ed! St Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass St ., Tust in Doors open at 6:30 pm . Music at 7:00 pm . $3 donat ion for use of t he room
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Trooper Thorn is playing at The Harp Inn on Sunday, December 7, 6pm to 10pm, and there will be all kindsof pints there There is also great food, a friendly staff, good music and dozensof Dad jokesfrom the band. So, come on down and start off your holiday month with the band who put the Chrisin Xmas See you there!
Sundaysin November
2, 9, 16 , 23 & 30
Starting at 4:00pm
KEN O'MALLEY
Irish balladeer, enjoy an afternoon/evening of story and song from one of the masters...
Appearing in Redlands, CA @The Three Stags Irish Pub
FIRST TUESDAY of every month!
FRIENDS Of IRELAND
Breakfast
You're invit ed. Join t he craic and get t oget her w it h a great bunch of folks and share your love of Ireland and all t hings Irish.
Breakfast s are very good t oo!
Breakfast at 9.30 am
Kenos Rest aurant
2661 West La Palm a Anaheim
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Christ m as Show
The Sham rock Irish Pub and Eat ery 951 696 5252 39252 Winchest er Rd #145 Murriet a, CA Hours: 12 Noon Till Lat e 7 Days
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Join Eileen Ivers and her six-piece band asthey celebrate the gloriousstory of Christmas? thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled JOY - through their signature Irish and American rootsmusic, songs, stories and poems.
The2025 Tour:
Nov. 28: Towne Crier Cafe (Beacon, NY)
Nov 29: Homer Center for the Arts (Homer, NY)
Nov. 30: Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley (Utica, NY)
Dec 7: Southside Preservation Hall (Fort Worth, TX)
Dec. 9: Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX)
Dec. 12: Boulton Center for the Performing Arts (Bay Shore, NY)
Dec 13: JPT Film & Event Center (Newport, RI)
Dec. 14: Cary Hall (Lexington, MA)
Dec 19: Colonial Theatre Laconia (Laconia, NH)
Dec. 21: Weinberg Center for the Arts (Frederick, MD) For the most up-to-date information, ticket details, go to: www.eileenivers.com
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