Blackthorn’s lead guitarist, Seamus Kelleher, has released his first solo CD. But he almost didn’t live long enough to enjoy it. Read the story of a self-described “late bloomer” who was almost nipped in the bud.

Baby boomer alert: Blackthorn guitarist produces a solo CD that will resonate with you. Be prepared to hit that back button.

Brush up your eulogy-giving. You may be called on to speak well of the dead at a new Irish-themed show at The Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. There are also a number of worthy causes (with great music) you may want to contribute to this weekend.

The folks at rashersandeggs.com are making a hash of things. Time alone will tell whether this blog is all it’s cracked up to be.

Gerard Devine of Philadelphia will be going to see Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul in concert November 9 on our dime, all for being a faithful subscriber to (and forwarder of) our e-newsletter, Mickmail.

Guest speaker will be Christopher Young, an Army Ranger, who resides in Bridgeport.

No, it's not a new reality show. It’s reality. The AOH Notre Dame Division is looking for a few good Irish folk.

As October ends and November begins, it'll be a jam-packed couple of weeks for the Irish, from Sinead O'Connor to Mick Moloney to Derek Warfield. How are we to choose?

And speaking of feasts, why don’t you try a little Irish Halloween treat this year? Our friend, Irish cookbook author Margaret Johnson, shares a sweet recipe.

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