Links & Stuff

Marlow Palleja, Art Direction Design and Production
Our favorite art director and designer, as well as the blarneystar.com webmaster. Check out her site for samples of print and digital work, ranging from business cards to billboards and with a special emphasis on musical projects. marlowpallejadesign.com

The Landmark Tavern
This classic Irish saloon at the corner of Eleventh Avenue and 46th Street has been a New York City landmark since since 1868, when Patrick Henry Carley first opened for business on what was then the Hudson River waterfront. Landfill has moved the waterfront a block west to Twelth Avenue since then, and gaslight gave way to electricity a while back, but you can stll get a taste of the old Hell's Kitchen (as well as fine modern dining) at The Landmark. Every Monday, Don Meade and friends gather in the back room for an Irish traditional music session. thelandmarktavern.org

Glucksman Ireland House at New York University
1 Washington Mews, New York, NY 10003, (212) 998-3950 The center for Irish and Irish-American Studies at New York University, hosting a full calendar of academic and cultural programs, including the Blarney Star concert series. irelandhouse.fas.nyu.edu

Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra
The WSHSO, founded by famed musician (and New York University professor) Mick Moloney, specializes in songs and dance tunes from the "Golden Age" of Irish-American music in the 1920s and 30s. Critics and music lovers heaped praise on their 2011 CD Since Maggie Dooley Learned the Hooley-Hooley. You can get a copy from all fine online music purveyors. wshso.wordpress.com

Catskills Irish Arts Week
The best Irish traditional music and dance week in North America, the only one based in a historic Irish-American community - East Durham in the Greene County Catskills. Listen to, learn from and hang out with an all-star cast of performer/instructors and hundreds of fellow Irish music lovers. The 2012 week runs from Sunday, July 15 through Friday, July 20, with the annual Andy McGann Irish Music Festival on Saturday, July 21. catskillsirishartsweek.org

Murphy's Irish Bar
A great neighborhood pub with an Irish music and song session every Friday night (9-12), featuring singer/guitarist Donie Carroll, multi-instrumentalist Don Meade and friends. 48-20 Skillman Avenue at 49th Street in Sunnyside, Queens. (718) 429-9445 murphysbarnyc.com

We Love the Old Blarney Sign Logo
A nostalgic reminder of a decade of Friday night concerts at the old Blarney Star. Good times... Blarney Sign

New York Irish Center
A community and cultural center located in Long Island City, Queens. Home to music, theater, Irish language, film and many other events. newyorkirishcenter.org

Ceol agus Rince
Maureen Donachie's calendar of coils, sessions and concerts is unparalleled in its coverage of New York-area Irish music events.
my.calendars.net/ceolagusrince

Christy McNamara
Fine art photography with a focus on Irish traditional music from the noted east Clare button accordionist and concertina player. christymcnamara.com

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