Chief O’Neill’s Chicago Pub Birthday
Wednesday, August 28th is Chief O’Neill’s 176th birthday. To celebrate the day, Chief O’Neill’s Pub (3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States) is kicking off a week of Read More …
Wednesday, August 28th is Chief O’Neill’s 176th birthday. To celebrate the day, Chief O’Neill’s Pub (3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States) is kicking off a week of Read More …
I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming performance of the incredibly talented Irish music duo, Matt and Shannon Heaton, at the iconic Chief O’Neill’s Pub in Chicago on Friday, April 12th. Read More …
Richie Piggott has done it again! Richie is a friend of mine and the author of the wonderful Cry of a People Gone, an authoritative history of Irish music in Read More …
I’m delighted to report that EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin are selling Chief O’Neill as part of a hamper for budding Irish Music enthusiasts. I believe the fascinating Read More …
Happy Birthday to Francis! On this day, 175 years ago, he was born in Bantry, Co. Cork. This article from Irish Central celebrates the day and outlines his many achievements. Read More …
Although I have been occupied with other things, I thought I should revisit this blog with a little review of Richie Piggott’s magnificent Cry of a People Gone. Full disclosure, Read More …
It was a pleasure to revisit Bantry, County Cork and catch up with friends and relations. We even got a chance to meet with the man himself! UPDATE: A friend Read More …
If you are a fan of Irish Music and haven’t checked out Shannon Heaton’s excellent Irish Music Stories Podcast, you’re in for a treat! Shannon explores Irish, Scottish and other Read More …
This year’s Annual General Meeting of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm. I am delighted to be part of Read More …
As I write this, the city where I live, Halifax, Nova Scotia, is finally opening up after two long years of restrictions and struggle with a global pandemic. I will Read More …