Monthly Archives: August 2012

    Today I accompanied one of my oldest friends Andy Tyrie to the opening of his Interpretive Centre on the Newtownards Road. Andy was born in Belfast, one of the seven children of an ex-soldier and a part-time seamstress. He was brought up in … Continue reading →

Minister Arlene Foster invited me to join her today for a pre-theatre reception and river cruise followed by the UK and Ireland premiere of Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape at the Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival.  The evening  began … Continue reading →

Wednesday, 22 August 2012, 12:04   Ian   Find attached an article of mine on the Covenant  for An Phoblacht.   Tom   Following the review by Edward Carson and Bonar Law, leader of the Conservative Party, of Unionist and … Continue reading →

  Yesterday was the Last Day of the Milwaukie Irish Fest and I am on my way home.. It rained heavily as I stood with Tim Campbell and Jane Anderson of the Friends of St Patrick’s Young Ambassador Programme. I said … Continue reading →

  The Henry Girls – The Fox Hunt Today I returned to the Hedge School to hear Gordon Lucy give his excellent talk on the Titanic, presented my books again at the Literary Corner and spoke of the meaning of Jazz. … Continue reading →

  The Cultural Village during Irish Fest   I am here at the second day of the Milwaukie Irish Fest as President of the Ullans Academy and a guest of the Ward family. I have been able to immerse myself in … Continue reading →

Punch Brothers The highlight for me today was the invitation by Ed Ward and Colleen Kennedy to go backstage and see the  Grammy Award-winning, progressive Bluegrass band the Punch Brothers. This band has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The … Continue reading →

  Summer School| Music Archives| Year Round Events| Foundation| Media                                                     Join us…  For a Luncheon  with our Honored Guests   Thursday, August 16th 12:30 ~ 2:00 pm   Ward’s House of Prime 540 East Mason Street   Today  … Continue reading →

2012 Festival Showcase: Bluegrass Today I arrived in Milwaukie,Wisconcin, USA to attend the Milwaukee Irish Fest, North America’s largest, four-day celebration of Irish music and culture, who have proudly announced a special tribute to Bluegrass music at the 2012 festival. The … Continue reading →