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 | 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 | 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 | 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 &... by Martin Sheerin | Aug 1, 2024 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction
By Maureen HossbacherPhotos by Eamonn McKay Novelist Anthony C. Murphy’s work has been described as “funny, sweet, moving, gentle and bold,” all of which might be said of “Murph” himself, the host for this edition of the Irish American Writers & Artists Salon.... by Martin Sheerin | Mar 3, 2024 | Essay, Events, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Maureen HossbacherPhotos by Jill Caryl Weiner and Gordon Gilbert Deni Bonet and W. Jay Wanczyk True to the Irish tradition of happy wakes, the IAW&A salon on Tuesday 2/20, at the Ellington restaurant on 105th & Broadway, was an exuberant celebration of the...