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John McNally delves into the House of Guinness Seepage16
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You might have noticed that
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!
Catherine Connolly, Republicof Ireland'sTenth President
Submittedby JohnMcNally
Election Landslide In Historic Irish Vote
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly hasbeen officially elected asUachtarán na hÉireann, defeating Fine Gael?sHeather Humphreysby 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%.
Backed by several left-wing parties, Connolly?sdecisive victory reflectsa growing shift among Irish voters toward progressive politics. Sinn Féin and other left-of-centre groupsthat supported her campaign also celebrated the result asa 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 Árasan 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
The President-elect 's first speech was Gaeilge (irish), then in Béarla (English) Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the Tenth President of Ireland on November 11, 2025
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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!
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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
About TheCompany
Kerry Irish Productions
From the hills of County Kerry to the stagesof America, Margaret O?Carroll and her company, Kerry Irish Productions, are creating an unbreakable bond between the old and the new A native of Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland, O?Carroll founded the LosAngeles-based production company to showcase Irish projects in performing artscentersacross the United States.
The company hasbecome a vital force in the world of Irish music in America, proudly promoting Ireland?s rich traditions of music, dance, song, and storytelling. O?Carroll, a former member of the Irish National Folk Theatre, draws on her extensive classical music background to forge a path that honorsIrish heritage while also creating something new. ?We are a product of so much that came before us and our traditionsare part of that inheritance,?she says ?There isa value to these traditions... Folk theatre isthe protector, the interpreter, the narrator, the pulse, the heartbeat of these traditions?
Kerry Irish Productionshaspartnered with major organizationsto promote Ireland, including American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Tourism Ireland The company also provides high-end entertainment for corporate clients and hasworked with organizationssuch as the World AffairsCouncil, IDA Ireland, and the LosAngeles Consular Corps Their work has earned them some impressive momentsin the spotlight. In an historic first, Kerry Irish Productions wasinvited to produce a
10-minute live Irish dance segment for ICN Network, a Chinese national television network The segment was broadcast across both the U.S. and China as part of Chinese New Year celebrations
The company wasalso invited to provide the lead entertainment at a tribute for actress Julie Andrews, where she led a standing ovation for their dance performance
Kerry Irish Productions partnered with PBSand Tourism Ireland for televised performance of An
Irish Christmas that ran for several yearsas part of the PBS autumn pledge drive.
Kerry Irish Product ions has several different t it les t hat it show cases, including: An Irish
Christ m as, Christ m as from a Celt ic Table, St Pat rick?s Day in Ireland, The Heart of an Irish Wom an, and Celt ic Wings
Int erest ed in a booking or conference, cont act t hem at : Kerry Irish Product ions Inc. PO Box 5886 Sherm an Oaks, CA 91413-5886
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A Celtic Christmas by
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Theheart-stirringspirit of anIrishholiday comestolifewhenACelticChristmasby ATasteof IrelandcomestotheSheenCenter for Thought &Culture inNew York City with a multitudeof performances!
show choreographed and produced by National Irish Dance Champion and Gaelforce Dance star Brent Pace, with Irish Dance World Champion and Lord of the Dance lead soloist Ceili Moore.
In A Celtic Christmas, audiences are immersed in Christmas in Ireland, transported to a land where energetic music and dance are the beating heart of the festive season.
This thrilling production elevates the holiday season with electrifying performancesby starsfrom Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and a star-studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers, who fuse incredible red-hot rhythmswith jaw-dropping talent in an unforgettable night of cultural expression, Irish charm, and spectacular entertainment.
Featuring traditional high-energy Irish tunes, heartfelt ballads, and favorite carols, A Celtic Christmas hastoured to packed theatersaround the world in a multidimensional
As ladscroon their way along the cobblestone streets, filling the air with the rich soundsof Irish ballads, high-spirited lasses hit the floor with thunderous, powerful beats that resonae deep in the soul
Set against the enchanting backdrop of a snow-dusted Ireland, the show follows two star-crossed lovers, (LEFT} Oisín, a humble man from the rugged landsof Tyrone, and Ava, a spirited young woman from a wealthy family in Athenry, who find themselvesdrawn together under the mystical charm of the mistletoe Their whirlwind romance blossoms into love, and then they face harsh trials But all ends well during a lavish Christmasball, where the lovers reunite in a dramatic reunion that captures the spirit of hope, resilience, and enduring love coupled with the enchantment of the ChristmasSeason!
Their story iswoven together with a soundtrack of classic Christmascarols, energetic Irish tunes, and moving ballads. The performance features a talented cast of musiciansand dancers who bring the spirit of an Irish Christmas to life.
Showtimes and Ticket Information
A variety of showtimes are available throughout the run, including evening performancesand matineeson weekends
"Thisthrilling production elevatesthe holiday season with electrifying performancesby starsfrom Riverdance and Lord of the Dance and a star- studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers!"
This scheduling provides flexibility for both locals and visitorsto attend. Ticket prices vary depending on the performance date and seating location, with a general range of $44 to $124 The opening night on October 30th isa preview performance with tickets starting at $44. It is advisable to purchase ticketsin advance, as performances are likely to sell out Ticketscan be purchased through the Sheen Center'sofficial website and other authorized ticket vendors
Producer and Director Brent Pace
20 plus yearsof experience in Irish Dance
Asthe son of a prominent Australian Irish dance teacher, Pace trained with top dancersin London, Dublin, Australia, and the United States. His career highlights include becoming a world medalist, a six- time national champion, and earning top placementsin major competitions worldwide. After joining The Rhythmsof Ireland in 2009, he became its youngest lead dancer by 2011 and later performed as principal dancer with Gaelforce Dance. He also starred in ABC3?s ?Dancing DownUnder?documentary, which followed his journey to the world championships
Now asa theatrical producer and director, Pace continues to specialize in Celtic productionsand trains at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, Australia Hiscareer highlightsinclude producing A Taste of Ireland (Off-Broadway) and serving asassociate producer on Thisis Not a Happy Room
Thisperformance of "A Celtic Christmas" promisesto be a memorable event, offering a dynamic and heartwarming start to the holiday season in New York City
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Celtic Christmas Producer Cilie Moore
Irish Dancing since the age of three
Moore begn her dancing career under the tutelage of Geraldine French, her mother Fiona-Gaye Moore, and Bernadette Langshaw-Clarke Throughout her competitive Irish dance career, she won titles such as Australian National, North American National, All Ireland, and World Champion She began her professional career at age 18, performing in shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance across15 countries Her highlights include performing the lead role of Morrighan alongside Michael Flatley, performingon the West End, and appearing on ?The Graham Norton Show?and ?Good Morning America?
Moore also served as an ambassador for the Peter ?Bullfrog?Moore Foundation and wasfeatured in ABC3?s ?Dancing Down Under?documentary Since 2016, she has been a producer and choreographer with A Taste of Ireland, working alongside her partner Brent Pace on the continuous development of Pace Live productionsand touring globally
The Christ m as Product ion st ars
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 t he Calendar t his issue for dat es locat ions and links!
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,
TheView FromIreland
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
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. CLICK t o buy or m ore INFO
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.
BBC's HARDtalk Canceled
One example from recent monthsisthe BBCpulling its flagship show, HARDtalk Broadcast in over 200 countries, heard or seen by as many as 170 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 itscounterparts 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 shouts that we should shed no tears when this bunch of self-entitled, overpaid gasbagslose their jobs, nor for their networks, whose main objective isto sell advertisementsand make money Maybe But they are among the best at interviewing, analysing and satirising. Those critical practices form a disposition that is essential 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 is something we should not shed tearsfor, but which we need to relentlessly organise to defend
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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
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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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 series wascreated by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders.
Ireland'sHidden Gems:
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 ishome to a 15th-century tower house (Carrigaholt Castle) and isthe base for Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt.
The mouth of the Shannon, which isIreland'slongest river meetsthe Atlantic Ocean here. This Estuary iswhere you can see Europe'slargest 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.
Diving Hist ory: The fam ous oceanographer Jacques Coust eau once declared t he w at ers around Loop Head t o be one of t he best diving spot s in Europe.
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.
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)
Seenext page. for TheMethod& Pesto
Heat a large frying pan to a medium heat and separate the dough in half or quarter dust a little flour and shape accordingly and place into the frying pan and cook for approximately four minutes each side on one side smear the butter and allow to melt
TheThai basil pesto
1 bunch of Thai basil
2 clovesof garlic
1 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
In a food processor blend together the ingredients except the olive oil once a gentle paste slow add the olive oil and season
Spoon the soup into heated bowls cut the bread into quartersspoon a drizzle of the pesto around the bowl and add a little coconut cream and place a few ripped basil around the bowl and serve.
ABOUTCHEFPAUL
Chef Paul Wattersisan international chef from Belfast, Northern Ireland, with nearly 30 yearsof experience in the culinary industry.
Hiscareer began at 17, and after formal training, he worked in several prestigious kitchensaround the world, including The Savoy Hotel in London and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
After traveling and gaining extensive international experience, Wattershasreturned to his hometown of Belfast He isfocused on making cooking accessible to home cooksby sharing his expertise.
FoodColumn&OnlineWork
Food Column: In addition to his regular feature in this publication, he writes a regular food column called "PLATINGUP" for Belfast Media belfastmedia.com
The column'sgoal is to "take the fear out of cooking" by providing easy-to-follow, accessible recipes for home cooks.
Online Presence: As you noted, he is active on Facebook, where he runs a page and blog called "Simple, Tasty, Healthy by PW . " Through this platform, he sharesrecipes, tips, and inspiration, often focusing on using local Northern Irish ingredientsand helping people cook deliciousmeals on a budget
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Just Released, KIETH BURKE'SFourth Album
By Paul Watters
Keith Burke's 'A Day To Celebrate'
For the Skerriesnative and melodic songwriter
Keith Burke, the new album ?A Day To Celebrate?ismore than just his fourth studio release; it's a culmination of a two-decade career built on literate songwriting and a quiet, consistent dedication to his craft
While the album, released September 25th, isearning praise for its "insightful collection of songs about the unconventional beauty of adult lives," it stands on the shouldersof a rich and varied back catalogue Burke is often tagged asone of Ireland's"best-kept secrets," a journeyman who hasearned his stripes? and the respect of his peers? far from the glare of the mainstream
The Sound: From Folk-Rock to Americana
The "Great Irish Songbook" label from his bio isapt, but his sound is more specific The press hasoften tried to pin down hisspecific blend of genres Hotpresslauded his work as ?exemplary intelligent folk-rock,?while others have heard different shadesof the Irish-American tradition. Dave Harrington of Dublin'sQ102, for instance, had a more direct take: "It smacks of Tom Petty!"
This new album continuesthat tradition. Singleslike "I'll Begin ThisLetter" are steeped in a bluesy, Americana feel, driven by Burke'ssignature intimate vocal. But "A Day To Celebrate" also finds him exploring new, personal territory He hasmentioned that the single "That's where the bees loved to go" isa nostalgic turn away from romantic themes, focusing instead on his grandfather's garden
It's a sound he'sbeen honing since his 2004 debut, ?The Dancer who Stole your Shoes,?which earned him a coveted "Pick of the fortnight" from Hotpress. He followed that with ?No One Wantsto Move?(2008) and ?These Boys? (2016), albumsthat cemented his reputation as a songwriter'ssongwriter and secured him airplay on national radio, including RTÉ1 and Radio Na Gaeltachta.
The Deeper Dive: A Songwriter'sInfluences
A review of his2016 album These Boys from TheCity.ie praised his"often-clever lyrical skills," highlighting the couplet:
?I'm just an honest cheater trying to make a deal. It's just me and St Peter and the court of appeal.?
The same review noted his wide-ranging influences, comparing his band'ssound to
"Jackson Browne," and "Talking Heads".
These comparisonsare no accident. In his own words, Burke'smusical trinity consistsof Springsteen'sTunnel of Love, Paul Simon'sGraceland, and the debut album from Tracy Chapman? a holy grail of lyrical, character-driven songwriting.
The Collective: Collaboratorsand Tributes
Burke isfrequently billed with his creative collective, ?The Little Black Book,?a rotating group of long-time live musicians that often includes Sinead Madden on fiddle and Dave Mooney on bass.
The collaborations mentioned in his bio also carry deep personal stories. His work with the late, great saxophonist John Earle (Thin Lizzy) was particularly formative. Earle played on Burke'ssecond album, and Burke later penned the standout track "Sounds Like Something John Might Play" as a heartfelt tribute to his friend and mentor.
It's this combination of seasoned craft, deep personal connection, and a restless creative spirit that defineshis career. It's even led him to unexpected places? for years, he wasthe voice of football manager Rafael Benitez for Mario Rosenstock'sGift Grub sketches on Today FM.
With "A Day To Celebrate," Keith Burke folds all of that experience into one place Ashis collaborator Fiachna Ó Braonáin (Hothouse Flowers) puts it, ?Great song Keith? right up my street! It?s a pleasure to play it!?
?A Day To Celebrate?is available now on all major streaming platforms, with a vinyl launch scheduled for November 15th, 2025
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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.
Our story beginsat Samhain in Dark Age Ireland
In a dark war-torn time of feuding clans, Amergrin, a young lowborn warrior of a darkly ambitiouschieftain set his eyesand dreamson the very essence of a Celtic bard'sinspiration, Aoife of Cashel the daughter of the High King. She washigh beyond the station of a lowly warrior, yet Amergrin was haunted by daydreamsof winning her. One twilight as he sought the solitude of the mist-crowned hillsAmergrin's eyescaught the shimmer of gold in the last light of the dusk. A cache of gold buried on eve of battle that a warrior never lived to retrive. Now he could afford the armsand armour of a noble warrior and to hope to be a suitor to the princess.
Amergrin appeared before the blacksmith to the High King. The embossed shield, helm, armour, and sword the smith crafted by spark showering blows at the forge and anvil were far above hisstatusas a lowly warrior to catch her eye by the bonfire light on eve of battle. Emboldened by his lordly armour he dared meet Aoife?simpossibly startling green eyes.
In anticipation of the march to battle warriors ritually spiked their hair to replicate the spinesof wild boarsand striped their faces with blue woad warpaint. I will distinguish myself with valour so that the bardswill play and sing my praisestill their fingersbleed and voicesgrow hoarse Amergrin honed hissword and donned his exquisite armour deliberately standing close to the fire so that the varnished bronze would catch the crimson light radiantly and catch the eyes of the princess
By the harsh crimson light of a towering bonfire the chieftain rallied warriorsto march on the hillfort of a rival The warriors pumped their spears and chanted in response to his exhorting Amergrin donned his helm beaming and drew his sword with a flourish asthe firelight caressed the bronze in flame He remembered being anointed a warrior and enchanted by the songsof bard
"Time to give the bardssomething to sing about!" he boasted The warriors marched on the enemy's hillfort under cover of mist and darkness Amergrin gripped the hilt of his sword in eager anticipation of battle
"We are the true lordsof the land" the chieftain rallied the warriors "We rule here! These people are weak and vulnerable! Kill them all! Put them to the sword and torch!" the chieftain exhorted
Amergrin had envisioned some epic battle and heroic stand crossing swords with other warriors Instead of confronting another warrior he saw a woman and child cowering in hisshadow and his battle rage transfigured face softened He halted and saw himself mirrored in the varnished steel of his own sword
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
"Who said stay your sword?Slay them damn you!"
The chieftain grasped Amergrin?ssword arm and forced his hand thrusting the blade into both their bodies. She shuddered spasmodically. Amergrin felt the sickening feeling of the blade sliding through their flesh He staggered back looking with horror at the innocent blood on his sword. He looked at hispale reflection as he cleansed his sword of the blood of the rival chieftain's family that now lay strewn at hisfeet.
Around him Amergrin could hear screams of fear and agony asthe women, children, and elderly were massacred. Their warriorswere away. Meanwhile, he realised that the princessAoife wasthere. She had donned a warrior'shelm and armour against the High King's wishesmingling with the other warriors. Amergrin met Aoife?s eyesashe held a bloody sword over the corpse of a mother and child.
He dropped hissword and looked at his reflection just as his beloved would look at him with revulsion asthe warriors returned from the slaughter demanding a hero's welcome boastfully displaying the severed headsof their victims
He remained aloof from the feasting listening to a bard singing gracefully of their exploits yet he remembered the butchery and criesfor mercy and agony, all that wasunsung. Their crieswould echo in his dreams. The bard flattered the exploitsof the returned, painting their butchery in heroic colourshoping to ingratiate himself to his patron, the chieftain. Meanwhile, Amergrin stood aloof from the raucousmead-soaked merrymaking of the warriorsas they toasted their "heroics" in mead. The bard?s song was venomed honey to him. He had no taste for the victory feast. The aroma of boar and venison turned to the reek of rotting flesh to him. Nor did he try to drown hisdesolation in mead. The fluid went untouched in hiscup.
Amergrin looked up from hisbrooding and met the green eyesof hisbeloved Aoife rejected the talisman he gifted her and turned away in disgust. He called after her yet knew he had lost her.
Amergrin was confronted by all that the bardsnever dared sing of butchered corpses and mutilated and maimed ravens They arose and their black feathers fell hailing him like black tears In a wild rage he discarded his beautiful armour in the bog and wept bitterly Then he wrenched off his"hero'shelmet"
The clan seer sw and shuddered, tortured by the vision writhed cried out her prophecy The seer raised her wizened face Her sightlesseyeslocked on his own "You will ten centurieshence from this Samhain night " the crone prophesised
Confused, Amergrin sought an elusive solitude in an ancient circle of standing stones Ashe lingered hiseyesgrew heavy and he sank into sleep
A familiar veiled figure awaited him
"Aoife " he sighed
Amergrin danced with her acrossa dreamscape of mist-enshrouded ancient ruins The mist rose to their waists creating a floating illusion As the eerie music in the background ceased he took off her mask on impulse He recoiled at the cloven skull confronting him
She spread her armsto embrace him. Ravens perched on his armslooking at him hungrily.
Amergrin awoke screaming from the horrorsof nightmare only to see that there wasno respite. A living storm cloud of ravenspassed over converging hungrily on hischieftain's hillfort. He heard the distant bray of the carnyx war horns. He gripped his sword and ran dreading that hisvision of his love was a premonition.
Blood would have blood and honour and grief demanded reprisal
Amergrin mounted hishorse and followed the raven'sflight. He walked the aftermath of a massacre by the vengeful tribe who found their loved onesslaughtered by the chieftain and hiswarriors. Once again, Ravens were there and they rose from the corpses and black feathersfell on him as if hailing him with dark tears dreamsechoed with screams shuddering in his soul The Ravensrose like a dark prayer from the ruins of the hillfort.
Almost blinded by tearsAmergrin drove a chariot drawn by a team of black horses towards the crimson glow of a great bonfire blazing on the heath
Asthe moon cast itsghostly spell a lone figure was silhouetted against the orb of the full moon carrying, cradling his lost love Amergrin picked her up off the cold ground of the heath The bonfire dancing wildly in the wind where old warriorspulse in the cold His lipsmoving silently what he uttered wasa self-pronounced curse and a plea to the gods He would redeem himself as a warrior and a man even if it would take centuries His death would be a sentence of centuries on his soul
Amergrin carried Aoife to the bonfire and stepped with her into the flames His screams ceased replaced by the fluttering roar of the flames before the wind swept in and the fire wasextinguished His lips moving silently what he uttered wasa self-pronounced curse and a plea to the gods Amergrin prayed thst he would redeem himself as a warrior
His inevitable screams eventually ceased asthe druids chanted and only the flames sighed like red-gowned dancers or charmed serpents and only the ghost sigh of the flames whispered to the darknessbefore a torrent of wind swept in with a disembodied moan extinguishing the towering bonfire as it danced wildly tilted against the wind leaving only the helm glowed crimson smoldered leaving only the helmet and talisman he gifted in battle woven around a charred neckbone that dissolved into ash.
Firelight illuminated the sacred symbols inscribed on the bronze helmet hotly as the night it wasforged firelight danced on itsornate curves and grooves.
From the aerial perspective of a circling raven concentric the sacred Samhain eve bonfire seemed like a serpent constellation that struck earth and now burnt in formation breaking the sea of darknessin eerie splendour By torch-lit procession chanting Druids advanced to the bog a place of sacrifice of noblesand grave goodsentrusting the artifacts to eternity
Part II inour Mid-November issue...
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AnTreun?TheSummoningof theLost
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Directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Louise Lowe, with designs by Owen Boss of ANU Productions, the production continues Macnas?tradition of blending world-classartistic vision with community, heritage, and outdoor spectacle
Over the past decade, Macnashas redefined outdoor performance in Ireland? creating moments of wonder and magic that draw tens of thousands to Galway?sstreetsevery Halloween Thisyear?s parade promisesto be one of their most ambitiousyet
This event promised to be Irish storytelling, immersive theatre, and public art at itsbest! .
Galw ay's Macnus, 2024
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