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March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 RonanLeave a comment

Nova Sociable

This blog has been running for almost 9 years! It served me well in my early days of writing the novel Chief O’Neill as motivation when inspiration ran dry. Later, Read More …

Newsireland
August 25, 2024March 17, 2025 RonanLeave a comment

Chief O’Neill’s Chicago Pub Birthday

Chief O'Neill's Pub

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 …

NewsChicago, festival
March 23, 2024August 25, 2024 RonanLeave a comment

Experience the Magic of Traditional Irish Music: Matt and Shannon Heaton Live at Chief O’Neill’s

Matt & Shannon Heaton

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 …

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January 1, 2024March 23, 2024 RonanLeave a comment

Unpublished Letters of Francis O’Neill

Patrick O'Leary

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 …

News, ReviewChicago, ireland
November 27, 2023January 1, 2024 RonanLeave a comment

Irish Music Hamper At EPIC

EPIC Christmas Bundle

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 …

Newsireland, Music
August 30, 2023November 27, 2023 RonanLeave a comment

175th Birthday of Francis O’Neill

Francis O'Neill At EPIC

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 …

NewsChicago, Cork, ireland
August 6, 2023August 30, 2023 RonanLeave a comment

Cry of a People Gone

Cry of a People Gone by Richie Piggott

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 …

ReviewChicago, ireland, Music
August 28, 2022August 6, 2023 RonanLeave a comment

Book Review in The Irish Times

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 …

History, News, Reviewbantry, Chicago, ireland, tralibane
June 21, 2022August 28, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Irish Music Stories Podcast

IrishMusicStories

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 …

Excerpt, NewsChicago, Cork, interview, ireland
May 14, 2022June 21, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Charitable Irish Society of Halifax AGM

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 …

News, presentationhalifax, ireland, nova scotia

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