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 | 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 | 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 &... by Martin Sheerin | Mar 25, 2024 | Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Bernadette CullenPhotos by Gordon Gilbert Tuesday’s IAWA salon began with a big hurt. Malachy McCourt, IAWA co-founder, raconteur, author, and singer of all things Irish, had passed away the day before. And so, IAWA president Brendan Costello began the evening with...