by Katharine McNair | Oct 1, 2025 | Dance, Events, Literature, Music, Poetry, Uncategorized
By Maureen Hossbacher A special Irish American Writers & Artists youth/student salon convened on Sept.19th at Houghton Hall, 22 East 30th St., featuring the awarding of the Malachy McCourt Scholarships. It was an evening of fresh faces and varied talent that... by Martin Sheerin | Jun 17, 2025 | Dance, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Nonfiction
By Kevin Holohan It is a sultry evening in New York. Hot. Humid. One of those evenings where you might just stay home in the air conditioning and watch bad TV instead of trudging through the open-air hothouse to descend into the 7 circles of A train making Q stops... by Martin Sheerin | Apr 6, 2025 | Music
By Maureen HossbacherPhotos by Gordon Gilbert If the Ellington Restaurant had rafters, they’d have been ringing as Irish American Writers & Artists bid farewell to their late President, Brendan Costello. Novelists, actors, playwrights, poets, musicians and... by Martin Sheerin | Mar 26, 2025 | Essay, Fiction, Music, Nonfiction
By Lori Cassels To our surprise the salon began with Slainte pub also hosting an Irish Whiskey tasting. The spirit from Dingle seemed a favorite. After a bit of technical setup, IAW&A introduced the salon for the first time showing the IAW&A sizzle reel and... by Martin Sheerin | Feb 21, 2025 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Lori Cassels The fireplace was blazing on a chilly rainy night in the Jack London Sq. pub Slainte, located in Oakland. As usual, they welcomed all IAW&A’s February salon participants. Slainte serves a small and delicious menu that brings in a loyal following.... by Martin Sheerin | Jan 10, 2025 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction
By Lori Cassels It seems to me that every salon takes on a different vibe or personality, that is unique of that one evening, and not to be repeated, inimitable. Irish American Writers & Artists salon at Slainte Oakland had such an evening last night. Having a... by Martin Sheerin | Dec 22, 2024 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music
By Karen DalyPhotos by Gordon A. Gilbert Jr. On a busy mid-December night, with lots of activities around town, Irish American Writers & Artists packed the Ellington Restaurant on Broadway and 105th Street. Salongoers knew that they would find warmth, good craic... by Martin Sheerin | Nov 28, 2024 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Karen Daly Irish American Writers & Artists’ November salon packed the private room at The Ellington restaurant on Broadway and 105th Street. Writer Anthony Murphy (call him “Murph”) organized and hosted a terrific, diverse program of poetry, storytelling,... by Martin Sheerin | Nov 20, 2024 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Lori Cassels Slainte Oakland on November 13th welcomed Irish American Writers & Artists again. IAW&A board member Lori Cassels hosted a grand evening of authors and musicians. L to R: Heather Moore-Farley, Baldwyn Chieh, (in front) Amelia Hogan, (behind... by Martin Sheerin | Sep 26, 2024 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Anthony C Murphy Although the harvest moon loomed on the horizon, the crowd at The Ellington were still in a summery mood, wearing floral prints and sipping spritzers. The place was packed and there were ten presenters to entertain the Irish American Writers &...