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From Superman to Lois Lane

Posted on 02/17/202002/17/2020 by The Irish Gazette

Sean Michael Dooley, Freya Richman and Jamie White Jachimiec in History Theatre’s “Superman Becomes Lois Lane.” Photo courtesy of the Minneapolis Star Tribune by Susan Kimberly Reviewed by Mary McFarland History Theatre recently staged, “Superman Becomes Lois Lane” which follows the trajectory of a local prominent figure, well known in both public service and the…

Irish Network Minnesota Wants You to Tell Your Story

Posted on 02/10/202002/10/2020 by The Irish Gazette

By Mary McFarland Irish Network Minnesota (IN-MN) had a busy 2019 and is leaning into an even busier 2020. One of our first projects, out of the gate is the IN-MN Storytelling Project. Learn more about it at an informational meeting Feb. 23, 2020 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Merriam Park Library, located at…

McSorley Ale House

Posted on 02/09/202002/20/2020 by The Irish Gazette

Photo courtesy of McSorleys Old Ale House website

A Montana Family’s Irish Story

Posted on 02/08/202002/08/2020 by The Irish Gazette

By Dan Ganley By understanding the origins of our own stories, we can better understand the journeys of others who continue to make their way in America. My relatives, for example, wound up in Butte, Montana, that most Irish of towns in America. With it came a better life, a life that helped build a…

Candy Bomber

Posted on 12/16/201902/20/2020 by The Irish Gazette

THE CANDY BOMBER Sometimes a reality check is useful, pointing up on who and what we are and what we stand for. The Western, liberal democratic model is far from perfect, both within and without. Within: there are inequalities of income of treatment and still pockets of remaining discrimination. Without: there are clearly issues with…

Irish Folklore?

Posted on 12/13/201912/13/2019 by The Irish Gazette

What you Thought you Thought. An Admonishment By Dave Hogan A lot of people think of Irish folklore as quaint; a kind of sweet quirk of Irishness.   This is to denigrate an area of serious study.  We are constantly bombarded by a stream of happy Irish images – green hats, russet beards and commercial lies. …

Irish American Heroes Sullivan Brothers

Posted on 12/13/201912/16/2019 by The Irish Gazette

Seventy seven years ago the five Sullivan Brothers from Waterloo, Iowa perished when a Japanese torpedo struck their ship, the USS Juneau, on November 13, 1942, during the battle of Guadalcanal. Nearly 700 US Navy personnel were killed in the attack. The brothers grew up during the struggles of the Great Depression, and they were…

Once more…

Posted on 12/05/201901/12/2021 by The Irish Gazette

Join Irish Network MN for a Holiday Gathering at the Dubliner Pub & Cafe, Tuesday, December 10th at 6 p.m. Gather for great conversation, news about Irish Network MN 2020 upcoming events, drinks, food and to celebrate the Dubliner’s Free Irish film night with “ONCE”, winner of the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Film will be…

From the Celtic Caterer – Chef Eric McBride

Posted on 11/28/201911/28/2019 by The Irish Gazette

Chef Eric McBride recently shared a couple of his recipes with the Irish Gazette. Chef McBride is an Award winning Chef and Author of 6 Celtic Cook books as well as having created 10 historically based Celtic Seasonings and 5 Celtic Teas. You can also catch his performances by subscribing to “Celtic Caterer Channel” on…

Beyond the Rainbow: Garland at Carnegie Hall

Posted on 11/27/201911/28/2019 by The Irish Gazette

By William Randall Beard. Directed by Ron Peluso. 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Ends Dec. 22, 2019. History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. Tickets: $30-$65, 651-292-4323 or historytheatre.com.   It takes four people to tell the story of a big life like Judy Garlands.  In the newest production from History Theatre, Jody Briskey,…

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