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Both of our contributing writers; John McNally and Maurice Fitzpatrick share their insights on the upcoming election for President in Ireland. Onpages 11 and14 Ireland'sHidden Gems... Exploring St. Stephen'sGreen, Part 2 Page17

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ANNOUNCESIRISH SHOWCASE, PREMIERES& CELEBRATION

The 2025 Festival will host the North American Premieres of BÁITE, CHRISTY, THEUNSINKABLE ENTREPRENEUR,

and A SIP OF IRISH

On Sunday, October 19, the NBFF will present its Irish Spotlight, an evening celebration of Irish cinema and culture The event will feature the North American premieresof the films Báite, Christy, The Unsinkable Entrepreneur, and A Sip of Irish.

The Irish Spotlight films will screen at Regal EdwardsBig Newport (300 Newport Center Drive, and A Sip of Irish will screen at THELOT in Fashion Island (999 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA). The post-screening celebration will take place at Muldoon?sIrish Pub (202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA), featuring live music and hosted horsd'oeuvres.

ABOUT THEFILMS

Báite, directed by Ruán Magan

Thistouching movie boastsa talented cast Eleanor O?Brien, Moe Dunford, Oisín Mistéil, Padraig O?Loinsigh, Mark MacGearailt, and Fionnuala Gygax. Báite followsPeggy Casey asshe attempts

to leave for a fishing trip but isfoiled when a body is found in a nearby lake. Detective Sergeant Frank Ryan is sent over from Dublin and what he discoverssheds a disturbing insight into the history of the valley and the difficult relationships that bind Peggy and the membersof her family

Christy, Directed by Brendan Canty, featuresa stellar cast including Danny Power, Diarmuid Noyesand Emma Willis The film tells the story of two estranged brothers, with a chequered background in the care system, grappling with their past and resolve to unite over one summer in Cork city.

Christy

The Unsinkable Entrepreneur,

an adventure filled documentary directed by Craig Stuart Garfinkle, follows Edna O?Coineen ashe fulfillshis life-long dream of competing in The Vendeé Globe; a solo, non-stop and unassisted round-the-world sailing race, arguably the toughest sailing competition in the world Thisfilm ismore than just a story about race, it?sabout what it takes to succeed in any arduous endeavor

The film stars Edna O?Coineen ashimself and Aedin Gormley

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Four Irish FilmsSet for Screening at IRISH SPOTLIGHT

A Sip of Irish, celebratesthe incredible story of Ireland's contribution to the culinary and drinks world with some surprises along the way. Directed by Frank Mannion, The Mail called it ?poured to perfection, raise a glassto this cinematic gem?. Thisfilm features major Irish liquor brandsincluding Guinness, Bailey?sIrish Cream, and Jameson Starring Jameson whiskey blender Deirdre O?Carroll and Rory Guinnesswith appearances from Sam Neill and Russell Crowe.

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"A Sip of Irish": A Cinem at ic Celebrat ion of Ireland's Culinary and Beverage Herit age

The documentary film "A Sip of Irish," directed by Frank Mannion, offersa deep dive into Ireland'ssignificant contributionsto the global food and drink industry. Released in the UK and Ireland in June 2025, with a video-on-demand release in the United States slated for October 2025, the film takesviewers on a journey through the rich history of iconic Irish products and the stories behind them.

At its core, "A Sip of Irish" is a celebration of the Emerald Isle'sculinary legacy, with a particular focuson its world-renowned beverages The film exploresthe historiesof legendary brands such as Guinnessand Jameson Irish Whiskey, featuring insights from key figureslike Rory Guinness, a descendant of the famous brewing family, and Deirdre O'Carroll, a blender for Jameson

A significant portion of the documentary isdedicated to the fascinating story of the "Wine Geese," Irish families who emigrated in the 17th and 18th centuries and went on to establish prominent vineyards in Bordeaux, France.

This narrative thread highlightsthe enduring Irish influence on the world of wine. The film also touches upon other notable Irish brands, including Baileys Irish Cream and the more recent Muff Liquor Company.

Helmed by Frank Mannion, who has previously explored cultural themesin his work, the documentary features a notable cast of expertsand personalities. Prominent wine expert Oz Clarke provides commentary throughout the film, lending hisextensive knowledge to the exploration of Ireland'simpact on the beverage world

"A Sip of Irish" hasbeen met with generally positive reviews, with critics praising itsengaging and informative approach to a subject of broad interest The film islauded for itspicturesque cinematography and itsability to weave together historical anecdotes with a contemporary look at Ireland'sthriving food and drink scene It ispresented asa celebratory and humorous exploration of a vital part of Irish culture that has had a lasting global impact

Irish Language March in Dublin

SubmittedBy JohnMcNally

25,000 Irish language activistsfilled the streets of Dublin on Saturday, September 27 in the first major national demonstration for the language in more than a decade.

The protest, organised under the banner CEARTA, united Gaeltacht groups, schools, students, teachers, families, musicians, artists, and political partiesaround four key demands: fair funding, affordable housing in the Gaeltacht, meaningful education reform, and the delivery of long-promised language rights.

Speakershighlighted the scale of the crisis Adhná Ní Bhraonáin of BÁNÚ warned that a lack of housing isforcing young people from Gaeltacht areas, threatening the survival of Irish-speaking communities

Eibhlín Ní Bhroin, a student, called for ambitiousgovernment targets to expand Irish-medium education, while Rónán Ó Hící of the Irish Second-Level Students?Union stressed the need for reformsto ensure students receive a proper Irish learning experience.

n his keynote, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, President of Conradh na Gaeilge, condemned decadesof government failure to honour constitutional and Good Friday Agreement commitments, pledging continued mobilisation until housing, funding, education, and language rightsare secured Solidarity came from Wales, with Heulyn Reesof Menter Caerdydd drawing parallels with Welsh revival efforts.

The march ended with performances from leading Irish-language musicians, celebrating the culture activists are determined to protect.

Obama Honored In Dublin

Former President Barack Obama was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin on Thursday, September 25

The honor, Dublin'shighest civic distinction, was presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, during a ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel

The decision to grant the award to both Barack and Michelle Obama wasoriginally made by Dublin City councillorsin 2017. The recent ceremony officially conferred the honor upon the former president. During the event, Mr. Obama was presented with a first edition of JamesJoyce's"Ulysses" and a bottle of Teeling Whiskey. In attendance at the ceremony were about 30 people, including Minister Paschal Donohoe, representing the Irish government. The award recognizesindividuals who have made significant contributionsto the world

It is a long-standing tradition in Dublin, and other notable recipientsinclude former U S Presidents John F Kennedy and Bill Clinton, aswell asNelson Mandela The honor carrieswith it ancient privileges, such asthe right to pasture sheep on common ground within the city

The decision to honor the former president wasmet with some opposition from a number of Dublin councillors, who cited concernsover his foreign policy during histime in office

Irish-American Heritage

Barack Obama is of Irish-American and African heritage Hismaternal great-great-great-grandfather, Falmouth Kearney, emigrated from Moneygall, County Offaly, to the United Statesin 1850. The former president visited his ancestral home in 2011. Genealogical research hastraced his Irish rootsback multiple generationsin the country

Thisvideo from YouTube providesa brief overview of the award ceremony "Obama accepts Freedom of Dublin 'with great humility"

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CIACLA'sCreative Network Announces Meet-Up

Our readersand the public are invited to attend the next CIACLA Creative Network, the monthly in-person gathering for Irish, Irish American, and friends working across the creative industriesin California Whether you?re an artist, actor, musician, filmmaker, dancer, writer, or simply a creative soul, thisis your space to connect, collaborate, and be inspired

The next meet-up isSaturday, October 25th

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The October gathering will center on community care and creative resilience, with a special welcome to those affected by the January 2025 LA wildfires As always, we?ll hold space for connection, support, and inspiration within our broader creative community

We?re honored to welcome MattiasDylan Horseman, a multidimensional artist & holistic practitioner, who will guide The Frequency Adjustment ? a meditative breath and sound experience designed to help you reclaim your creative power and align body, mind, and spirit through the subtle art of resonance.

Mattias, founder of Finding Magik ? A Creative Life Agency, bringsover 15 years of experience in global hospitality, creative marketing, and holistic practice to help people and industries navigate change with clarity and harmony.

Entertainment To Follow

Those who can stick around, Triona O'Neill will play from 4pm at The Liberties aspart of CIACLA'sLA Sessionsrunning the same day: https://ciacla.com/thelasessions2025/

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Two Candidates Remain in October Irish Presidential Contest

Connolly'sPresidential Message of Unity and Inclusion - Gavin withdraws

Submitted By John McNally

Nominationsfor this month?sIrish presidential election have closed. Owing to a scandal, the field hasnarrowed to just two contenders!

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly, an independent TD for Galway West, has launched her campaign with a call for unity, inclusion, and renewed dialogue across the island of Ireland.

Connolly, who grew up in the Galway suburb of Shantalla asone of 14 siblings, hasbuilt a long career in public service. A former clinical psychologist with the Western Health Board in Ballinasloe, she also isa barrister. A fluent Irish speaker and graduate of German psychology studies, she hasrepresented Galway West in the Dáil since 2016

Running asan independent candidate in the 2025 presidential election, Connolly has drawn support from a broad coalition including Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, the Labour Party, the Green Party, People Before Profit, the 100%Redresscampaign, and several independent Oireachtas members.

Connolly said her campaign isfounded on the belief that the Presidency must belong to all the people of Ireland? north and south? and be rooted in ?respect, dialogue, and inclusivity?She described the Good Friday Agreement as?our compass,?guiding the island?songoing journey toward peace and reconciliation

?The next phase of our peace processmust focus on breaking down barriers, building understanding, and preparing responsibly for the possibility of constitutional change,? she said

Her vision for the Presidency isnot to dictate political outcomesbut to bring people together and foster genuine engagement between communities Connolly emphasizes that inclusion must go beyond symbolism? calling for full participation of people in the North in the cultural, civic, and public life of the nation

She hasalso voiced strong support for extending voting rights in Presidential elections to citizensin Northern Ireland, a proposal first made by the 2013 Constitutional Convention

?A President for all of Ireland must be elected by all of Ireland,? Connolly declared.

Her vision is of a Presidency of Inclusion? ?one that reflects compassion, fairness, and respect for difference.?To unionists, she promisesthat their identity will never be diminished; to nationalists, she callsfor generosity and respect; and to those new to Ireland, she affirmstheir central role in building a shared and peaceful future.

Jim Gavin Withdrawsfrom Race

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil?sJim Gavin haswithdrawn from the presidential race following reportsthat he failed to register a tenancy with the Residential TenanciesBoard (RTB) in 2004 and wasaccused of failing to return a tenant?s deposit in 2009.

In a statement, Gavin said: ?The office of Uachtarán na hÉireann isthe highest in the land and the pinnacle of public service. It is an office that must be untainted by controversy or distraction ?

John McNally

Our frequent Cont ribut ing Writ er is Insight ful and w ell t raveled McNally is very w ell know n in So Cal and is an Irish Com m unit y act ivist and organizer.

One of t hese w om en w ill be t he Republic of Ireland's 10t h. President

TheView FromIreland

President Humphreys?

By Maurice Fitzpatrick

Heather Humphreys hasemerged asthe front-runner in the Irish presidential race that will be decided on October 24th.

AsFine Gael?snomination for the Irish presidential race, to many Humphreys representsconservative, rural Ireland. Radicalism isthe last thing that voters associate with Fine Gael. Nevertheless, in many waysHumphreysisa radical candidate and one who could play a role in reshaping perceptionsof the country at a crucial stage of its constitutional evolution. Humphreys hasdescribed herself as ?a proud Ulsterwoman, a Protestant and an Irish republican? .

Wolfe Tone?sUnited Irishmen movement and rebellion wasexactly that in character (with emphasison men rather than women, granted). Humphreys appearsan improbable heir to that quashed rebellion two hundred yearsago.

When Humphreysuses the word ?republican?there isa present and even future tense implied

Profound splitsin the Irish republican tradition arising from the partisanship that has accrued to it has made the term republican contentious in Ireland Rather than focuson those splitsand the various appropriationsof the republican tradition that followed in their wake, Humphreysisfocused on what a republic means, and could mean, in the 21st century

But wasIrish republicanism historically not alwaysJanus-facing, deriving its authority from the past (for example the Easter 1916 Rebellion) and fixated on a fulfilment of an all-Ireland republic free from any link with Britain?All true Yet there isa key difference. That wasa republicanism of rigidly predetermined outcomes, which scanted the possibility of itsassuming novel forms, of taking new directions.

Humphreys?identification with republicanism of today and tomorrow isone that isopen to radical re-evaluation of what the term means.

John Hume once argued that extreme nationalistsin Ireland had ?stolen the word?republicanism, and travestied the ideals promulgated by Tone ? to unify ?Catholic, Protestant and Dissenter?through their wedding the narrative of republicanism in Ireland to violence Could Humphreys?election asHead of State form part of a renewal and restitution of the term? Humphreysneed not focus on Irish unity as a theme in her presidential campaign since she already embodies it. That a woman of her background hasembraced republicanism is resonant of a more broadly acceptable republicanism.

So far, so rosy Humphreysis culturally and politically an ecumenical candidate who doesnot need to explicitly position herself assuch. She also chimes with Ireland?s constitutional position today, with its capacity for constitutional evolution in the future.

Yet there isa nettle that must be grasped here. When Ireland was partitioned, the people of Humphreys? village on the border, Drum in Co Monaghan, went to bed one night British and woke up the following Irish Naturally, national belonging cannot change like the seasons. It took a very long time for national identification with Ireland to broadly take root in Drum, which washistorically entirely Protestant in composition

The people of Drum have experienced the trauma of ?losing?a nationality They also gained another over the course of a century That presentsa model from which others could learn

Our regular cont ribut or, Maurice Fit zpat rick is an Irish w rit er and film m aker w ho w as educat ed at Trinit y College Dublin.

Fit zpat rick aut hored t he book, John Hume in America: From Derry to DC and w rot e, direct ed, and produced t he docum ent ary film , John Hume in America. CLICK t o buy or m ore INFO

It startswith embracing an identity based on what Ireland istoday There are complex reasons why some constituencies in Northern Ireland are so wedded to imageson murals depicting victoriesin the 1600s One isthe terror of confronting their contemporary reality Part of that reality isthat unionism isdying Its demise isnot due to a lack of drive to preserve the union, but to the objective weakening of the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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A rather limited affirmation of identity isavailable in glorifying a past in which the evangelical and political will of England validated unionism?s project That retrospective focusis simultaneously a reminder of the absence of Britain?saffirmation today

Last summer I visited Drum and noticed something remarkable The only Irish language sign in the village was An Post, the post office The name of the national post service must be accepted if a village isto have a post office Besidesthat, nothing There isno bilingual sign for ?Droim? (meaning ?ridge? ) on the way in or out It may be the sole example of a village, town or city in the Republic of Ireland that does not display the Irish language variant of a place name

Aspart of her campaign, Humphrey hassaid: ? I passed Irish in my Leaving Cert and, like a lot of people in thiscountry, I went out to the world of work and didn? t use Irish? I promise that if I am elected as president, I will return to the Gaeltacht and I will learn Irish?Humphreys?pledge to learn Irish is qualitatively different from, say, Mary McAleese?sto do the same when she became president Humphreys? embrace of the language could demonstrate to some people from her background who remain sceptical about the language that it belongsto them asmuch as to anyone and augment a new attitude to the language in the country that is important to secure a shared vision of Irish national cultural heritage, Kneecap isthe first band to bring hip hop to the world in the Irish language By doing so, it isfocusing lesson recovering the Irish language (an inevitable reaching back towardssomething lost) than creating new waysfor it to grow in the future

Drum , Co Monaghan - t he only Prot est ant village in t he Republic of Ireland

The loss-recovery dynamic hasbeen swapped for a create-cultivate one. That shift not only rejuvenatesthe language, but it also offersa new way of perceiving it.

Kneecap and Heather Humphreysappear at first glance to be extremely odd bedfellows. Yet they have something crucial in common, something Ireland needs today. They have a proven ability to move two key aspects of Irish heritage ? language and republicanism ? from a retrospective to a progressive vision. And a progressive vision isneeded: the next Irish president might be in office when unity referendums are held in Ireland.

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Ireland's Hidden Gems

St . St ephen's Green In Dublin

Part 2 of Two

The Hidden Gem s feat ure t his m ont h is a bit odd. St . St ephen's Green in Dublin is very visible and m ost of our readers have heard of it . The Green as Dubliner 's call it , is Locat ed in t he heart of Dublin and fam ous t hroughout t he w orld How ever, alm ost all Am ericans visit ors t o Ireland skip it . Also, t he hist ory of t his beaut iful urban park and it s m onum ent s are know n t o very few people We love it so w e decided t o present our readers w it h t his seem ingly cont radict ory feat ure

Dublin's Enduring Oasis

The Green has been the heart of Dublin for cent uries --- as w e w rot e in Part One in our last issue! St St ephen?s Green w as an im port ant part of Dublin since t he place w as a Viking set t lem ent . For hundreds of years t he m eadow s and m arshes w ere a shared spce. Then under Brit ish rule, t he concept of a park evolved but it w as rest rict ed as a privat e, exclusive area for t he cit y's w ealt hy resident s The generosit y of a Guinness changed all t hat and t hat benevolence becam e t he im pet us for t he park t hat w e experience and love t oday! In 1880, a generous gift from Lord Ardilaun of t he Guinness Fam ily t ransform ed it int o t he beaut iful public space you see t oday In realit y, St St ephen's Green is m uch m ore t han just a park? it ?s a place t o relax, a gallery of Irish hist ory, a m useum , a t rue place of besut y, peace and refuge and even a form er

The park is designed for st rolling. Follow t he w inding pat hs and you'll discover t hese lovely feat ures:

The m ain ent rance, Fusiliers' Arch st ands as a sent inel at t he head of Graft on St reet

The

Superint

endent 's Lodge:

Near t he Leeson St reet ent rance, look for a charm ing building t hat looks like a Sw iss chalet This w as built for t he park's groundskeeper and is st ill used by st aff t oday

The Garden for t he Blind:

In a corner of t he park, you'll find a special sensory garden. It ?s filled w it h arom at ic plant s and herbs t hat are labeled in Braille, designed t o be enjoyed t hrough scent and t ouch.

On t he left , The Ornam ent al Lake:

The Cent erpiece is t his t ranqquel m an m ade body of w at er, hom e t o ducks and sw ans. Don't m iss t he pict uresque w at erfall and t he charm ing O'Connell Bridge t hat crosses t he w at er. It ?s a great spot for a phot o.

The Vict orian Bandst and: This classic oct agonal bandst and w as built in 1887. Aft er a recent rest orat ion, it 's back t o it s original glory and host s concert s during t he sum m er m ont hs.

Playground: If you're visit ing w it h fam ily, t here's a great , m odern playground w it h areas for bot h younger and older kids

A Park St eeped in Hist ory

This peaceful green space has seen som e of Dublin's m ost dram at ic m om ent s As you w alk around, you're w alking t hrough layers of hist ory.

A Bat t lefield During t he 1916 East er Rising

The t ranquilit y of t he park w as shat t ered on East er Monday, 1916 A group of Irish rebels, led by Com m andant Michael Mallin and Count ess Const ance Markievicz, seized t he Green as part of a nat ionw ide uprising against Brit ish rule

Sadly, it w as a t errible st rat egic m ove. The open park left t hem com plet ely exposed. Brit ish Arm y soldiers t ook up posit ions in t he t all buildings surrounding t he park, especially t he grand Shelbourne Hot el, and fired dow n int o t he rebels' t renches

The rebels w ere event ually forced t o ret reat t o t he Royal College of Surgeons on t he w est side of t he park Today, you can st ill see t he scars of t hat bat t le Look closely at t he Fusiliers' Arch (t he grand st one ent rance from Graft on St reet )? t he pockm arks are real bullet holes from t he fight ing.

A Dublin Legend:

The Ceasefire for t he Ducks

One of t he m ost beloved st ories from t he Rising is t hat every day, t he fight ing w ould pause for a short t im e Why? To allow t he park keeper t o w alk out and feed t he ducks. Bot h sides w ould hold t heir fire t o m ake sure t he w at erfow l got t heir daily m eal? a m om ent of shared hum anit y in t he m iddle of a bat t le.

An Out door Museum of Irish Heroes

The park is like an open-air gallery, w it h st at ues and m onum ent s t hat t ell t he st ory of Ireland. You don't need t o know all t he nam es, but here are a few key figures t o look for:

Revolut ionaries:

You'll find m onum ent s t o figures w ho fought for Irish independence, including Theobald Wolfe Tone (leader of t he 1798 Rebellion), Robert Em m et , and a bust of Count ess Markievicz, t he rebel leader from 1916

The Fam ine Mem orial:

This pow erful, haunt ing sculpt ure of gaunt figures serves as a m oving m em orial t o t he m illions w ho suffered during t he Great Fam ine (1845-1852)

Lit it erary Giant s:

The park has deep connect ions t o Ireland's fam ous w rit ers A bust of Jam es Joyce faces his old universit y, now t he Museum of Lit erat ure Ireland (MoLI), locat ed right on t he Green A m odern sculpt ure by Henry Moore honors t he poet W.B. Yeat s.

A Gift of Grat it ude:

The lovely Three Fat es Fount ain w as a gift from Germ any in 1956 It w as a t hank you t o t he Irish people for w elcom ing hundreds of Germ an refugee children aft er World War II.

THE GREEN is cent rally locat ed and easy t o reach.

Tram (Luas): The Green Line has a "St St ephen's Green" st op right at t he park's ent rance This is t he m ost convenient opt ion

Bus: Nearly all cit y-cent er bus rout es have st ops nearby

Free Audio Guide: You can dow nload a free audio t our from t he GuidiGO app on your phone t o learn m ore as you w alk

Chef Paul's Watters Twist on the Chinese classic Char Siu

Pork Served with black rice, Baton

Carrot tender stem broccoli and a sesame oil drizzle

You will need

For t he Char Siu

...a Cant onese BB! Pork)

1 t easpoon of red food colour

1 t easpoon of dried ginger

1 t easpoon of Chinese five spice

1 t ablespoons of hoi sin sauce

1 t easpoon of light soy sauce

1 t easpoon of dried garlic pow der 300g lean m inced pork

1 1/ 2 cups of black rice

3 cups of w at er

100g t ender st em broccoli (t rim m ed)

4 carrot s (peeled and cut int o st rips)

Also one sturdy loaf pan

The Method

First of all gat her a large bow l add t he pork Mix all t he char siu ingredient s t oget her w it h t he m inced pork. Preheat t he oven t o 180.bring t he w at er t o t he boil for t he rice And bring a sm aller sauce pan for t he veget ables. Wit h t he bread t in grease w it h a lit t le but t er inside and around t he edges place t he pork inside and pat dow n unt il sm oot h. Place a heavy pan on t op and cook in t he oven for 20 m inut es Cook t he black rice for t he sam e am ount of t im e and w it h 5 m ins rem aining rem ove t he w eight from t he bread t in cook t he veget ables for a few m inut es and st rain check t he rice once cooked st rain also (w hit e rice is also good if you prefer) t ake pork out of t he oven and t ip ont o a chopping board Arrange t he rice in t he m iddle of t he plat e slice t he pork accordingly place veget ables on t op of t he pork and drizzle a lit t le sesam e oil on t op and enjoy

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS 2025 T O

Good new s for fans of Irish m usic and dance! The popular holiday show , "An Irish Christ m as," is set t o ret urn t o California in Decem ber 2025.

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Kerry Irish Productions

From the hillsof County Kerry to the stages of America, Margaret O?Carroll and her company, Kerry Irish Productions, are creating an unbreakable bond between the old and the new A native of Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland, O?Carroll founded the LosAngeles-based production company to showcase Irish projects in performing artscentersacross the United States. The company hasbecome a vital force in the world of Irish music in America, proudly promoting Ireland?srich traditions of music, dance, song, and storytelling. O?Carroll, a former member of the Irish National Folk Theatre, draws on her extensive classical music background to forge a path that honors Irish heritage while also creating something new. ?We are a product of so much that came before us and our traditionsare part of that inheritance,?she says. ?There is a value to these traditions... Folk theatre isthe protector, the interpreter, the narrator, the pulse, the heartbeat of these traditions?.

Kerry Irish Productionshas partnered with major organizationsto promote Ireland, including American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Tourism Ireland. The company also provides high-end entertainment for corporate clients and has worked with organizations such asthe World Affairs Council, IDA Ireland, and the LosAngeles Consular Corps.

The product ion w ill be m aking st ops in several cit ies, offering a perfect fest ive out ing for fam ilies, friends, and lovers of Irish Cult ure and t he Christ m as Season.

The acclaim ed show is a creat ion of Kerry Irish Product ions, Inc., a com pany dedicat ed t o prom ot ing Ireland's rich cult ural t radit ions.

The Confirm ed California Perform ance Dat es and Venues are easy t o find in t his issue as w e are delight ed t o be advert ising t he show s again t his year!

In our Novem ber issue, w e w ill present an exclusive pict orial spread w hich w ill feat ure all of t he cast m em bers, dancers and m usicians

Meanw hile, t icket s are already on sale so now is t he t im e t o get your t icket s w hen t he very best seat s are available An Irish Christmas has sold out m any t im es so act now t o avoid m issing out w w

Their work hasearned them some impressive momentsin the spotlight In an historic first, Kerry Irish Productions was invited to produce a 10-minute live Irish dance segment for ICN Network, a Chinese national television network The segment was broadcast acrossboth the U S and China aspart of Chinese New Year celebrations.

The company wasalso invited to provide the lead entertainment at a tribute for actressJulie Andrews, where she led a standing ovation for their dance performance. Kerry Irish Productions partnered with PBSand Tourism Ireland for televised performance of An

Irish Christmas that ran for several years aspart of the PBS autumn pledge drive

Kerry Irish Product ions has several different t it les t hat it show cases, including: An Irish Christ m as, Christ m as from a Celt ic Table, St Pat rick?s Day in Ireland, The Heart of an Irish Wom an, and Celt ic Wings.

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TheIrishLiteraryShowcase

Hall of Crying Shadows

The Legend of t he Banshee of Bunrat t y Cast le

By Greg Patrick

?List en t o t hem , t he children of t he night . What m usic t hey m ake!?

? Bram Stoker

?On your kneesall of you Witness the slaying of his line and fall to your kneesand swear fealty and give me homage!?Fergusproclaimed

The usurper turned and his sinister shadow was cast on the lord?sheir and hislady in waiting.

?Hold thou faithlesscur! Stay thine sword! ? a voice declared harshly

Fergusturned and almost dropped his own sword in shock.

The seneschal rose his shadow cast gigantically and his eyesfierce smoldering into his assailant?seyes The once mortally wounded man now seemed to rise with a surge of impossible strength, thoroughly revitalised.

?What dark witchery?How isthis possible?Are thou a revenant??

?I am Sir Cormac of Bunratty seneschal to the Lordsof

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House O?Brien AsI stand this castle will not fall to traitors!?

?You are mortally wounded This will not take long, ? Fergusreplied yet his eyesbetrayed fear ashe saw himself mirrored in hisfoe?s blade

?En garde! Lay on then!?the seneschal roared

?Through the postern gate my lord ?the lady in waiting whispered to the young lord while the seneschal distracted Fergus

The seneschal pulled the crossbow bolt from hischest and snapped it like a twig The blades crossed and crossed again, more and more fiercely till they were sparking The clash of swordsresounded though the hall

The shadows of the fighters were cast on tapestriesand mounted stag heads by the wild torch light

Staunching the bleeding of his wounds with hisfist the seneschal wielded hissword with one hand with such terrible ferocity that it drove his adversary relentlessly back though his enemy gripped his sword in both hands

The traitor?s gloating smile disappeared as the once hopelessly wounded seneschal drove him back with superior strength and swordsmanship A desperate attempt to pull a torchrom the wall to thrust at the seneschal?s face only set a tapestry on fire

Fergusrecoiled ashe saw the dark silhouette of the seneschal advance on him against a background of flame

?I yield!?Fergussquealed

?In your own words no quarter,?the seneschal snarled Fergusparried thrice and overextended his hand only to have it severed at the wrist The gauntleted hand and sword clanged on the flagstones.

Hysterical screamsceased asthe seneschal swung his sword in a shimmering arc severing the traitor?s head With hisenemy slain whatever surge of unnatural strength left him and the seneschal swayed, staggered, and fell to the cold flagstones.

?Mary and Brighid what possessed him?? a squire exclaimed.

She did The banshee entered hismortally wounded body and lent him an immortal'sstrength She was a proud noblewoman of the faerkind who wielded a sword of celestial fire against the warriorsof the Fir Bolg, Fomorians, and Milesians until the exile of her storied race into the hollow hills.

The last clash for Bunratty was never a true duel but rather an execution.

The seneschal looked sadly at the gathered scullery maids of the household, the pages, and squiresthat he tacitly thought of the family he never had

It wasthen the banshee shed the mortal form she possessed like another skin, vainly shuddering with the vain disdain of an immortal for the mortalkind

Asshe did do the artificial vitality left the seneschal. He shuddered spasmodically and violently ashe sank to the ground.

Meanwhile beyond the crenulated bastion of Bunratty castle

A punishingly chill wind swept in extinguishing the red flickering smilesof turnips carved as jack o lanterns. The gust intensified putting out the torchesof the enemy in succession just as they were about to set fire to the thatched dwellings of the folk who lived in sight of the castle. The wind took on an eerily human cadence asit rose like a ghostly battle cry A blind wisewoman tending to a wounded lamb looked up.

?Hark! She cries! "The banshee, ancestral harbinger of imminent doom to the lords of Bunratty and their noble house!?

The messenger of death began her lament softly as a whisper like a caressof cold fingers shuddering through the seneschal?s soul. Her keening wasoften described as a wail. It may have been so to mortal ears yet there were wordsto the banshee?ssong uttered in an ancient sacred tongue forbidden to mortals. It would drive them mad or be fatal if they heard it much less try to sing it and yet the seneschal did so Hislipsmoved silently as he dared sing with her in duet The banshee had never heard a mortal attempt it in centuries

Meanwhile in the castle chapel the Lady of Bunratty beamed at faint words.

?Do not put me my grave just yet wife ?

The Lord of Bunratty yet drew breath. In defiance of convention, hislady laughed and wept as she held his face tenderly

Suddenly a lordly coach drawn by pale plumed horses driven by a headlesscoachman appeared The phantom horses stomped impatiently asit drew reign before the seneschal?s ghost. The coachman beckoned with a skeletal hand.

?One moment please ?the seneschal implored the coachman

?My lady I thank thee,?he said in homage to the banshee

?It wasnothing to me,?the banshee answered.

?But it waseverything to me my lady,?the seneschal replied He offered a courtly bowed before boarding the coach just as his mortal form took a last shuddering breath.

It wasthen that the rain fell in the way of these lands A sudden torrent hailing the banshee in the cold tears of all those she called to the last dark horizon over the centuries

She suddenly turned to meet blazing green eyes.

?Well met Aoife daughter of Cormac Lady of Bunratty,? the banshee said formally

?Be gone! You will not claim him!?the Lady cried.

A rebuke burned at the banshee?s lipsfor the insolence of mortals, yet she relented.

The Lady of Bunratty raised a crucifix in a trembling hand believing it would ward me off

The banshee only smiled patronisingly.

?Thou mistakes me entirely mortal I am a praise singer to lordsnot some lowly assassin I am not here for your good lord tonight. Farewell Lady of Bunratty.?

In aftermath the seneschal?s cold hands were solemnly enfolded on the hilt of his sword a banner of the O'Brien clan draped gently over him as he wasborne by retainersfrom the hall amid lamentations The bard led the procession strumming his harp and sing a dirge bearing the guardian of Bunratty in torch-lit march asthe banshee watched from afar

The banshee had to remain detached, but it wasnot above her vanity to say she wasnot unmoved.

Meanwhile something changed in the young heir of Bunratty.

"The enemy has retreated my lord," a retainer reported

"Not quickly enough My horse and my armour! We will pursue and ride them down! Our swordswill be red with their craven blood ere dawn,?the young lord said

The Lady of Bunratty appeared, and the retainersstood down dutifully.

"Stand down fool boy The banshee haswept for enough of our blood tonight already The Lord of Bunratty yet draws breath and he has summoned you to his bedside."

Asthe seneschal took a last shuddering breath the banshee glided to the battlements aloof from their keening Warriorsof a rival clan reinforced by Elizabethan English pikemen and knights marched on the castle Their onslaught met a flight of arrows felling two knightsas the rest fell back Their onslaught met a flight of arrows.

Torchlight danced fluttered crimson on morion helms, armour, and shields asthey eagerly awaited the order to storm the castle.

BANSHEEconclusion

The banner of House O'Brien unfurled defiantly just as the enemy commander paced his ranks like a caged wolf impatient for carnage. He smiled with a predatory thrill asthe drawbridge began to groan open "Prepare to storm the keep! No quarter!"

The enemy commander?ssmile faded at the jarring sound of the drawbridge halting itsdescent The overthrow of the lord of Bunratty had been thwarted. The retainersof Bunratty castle stood impassively arrayed on the battlements Suddenly a knight doffed his helm and a chorusof ecstatic huzzahs erupted from the defenders of Bunratty "He lives! The lord of Bunratty lives! Fall back! Herald! Sound the retreat!"; the enemy commander ordered The besiegerslowered their bannersand skulked away into the darkness

Numb to the sensationsof cold the banshee lingered under the shockingly rain as if hailed in the cold tears of the bereaved She was immune to the elements but not so the enemies of Bunratty The haplessbesiegersscreamed as the rain lashed down on them as if hastening their retreat

Meanwhile cascading crimson hair turned silvery pale as the banshee doffed her cowl. Cock's crow wasalmost upon her. She had lingered too long in the mortal realm A portal appeared before her like a reopened wound, and she faded back into the depthsof eternal darknessand legend.

Ir ish Film : News& Reviews

Well, it won't be by Christmas

"The Immortal Man": "Peaky Blinders" Film Starring Cillian Murphy Now Set for 2026 Release

Aswe have been following this story since the film wasbeing cast, we thought thislatest update wasin order! Although, the date has still not been confirmed While an exact release date in 2026 has not yet been announced, the confirmation of Murphy'sreturn and the film'stitle have sent wavesof excitement through the show's dedicated fanbase and should be of interest to some of our readers

Cillian Murphy wasofficially set to reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby in the highly anticipated "Peaky Blinders" feature film well over two yearsago so although in the latest PR that fact is mentioned; it isnot big news. However, the official title announcement, "The Immortal Man " isnice to know for sure Fanscan expect the movie to hit screens in 2026, with series creator Steven Knight promising a "fitting conclusion to the story."

Knight has also revealed that the film's narrative will be set during the tumultuousperiod of World War II, a significant leap forward in time from where the television seriesconcluded.

Joining Murphy will be a mix of familiar faces and new additions to the cast. Further details about the plot remain under wraps, but the setting suggeststhat the Shelby family will be navigating the treacherous and high-stakes environment of a world at war

The film ispoised to be a major cinematic event, building on the global successof the BAFTA-winning television series. With Knight at the helm and Murphy once again donning the iconic flat cap, "The Immortal Man" hasshaped up to be a dramatic and explosive continuation of the Peaky Blinders saga. www.imdb.com/title/tt15574124/

KNEECAPLEGAL BATTLECONTINUES

Following the dismissal of the terrorism charge against KNEECAP'SLiam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) at Woolwich Crown Court in September 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed itsintention to challenge that decision.

The legal processfor this type of challenge isa judicial review. Thismeansthe CPShas applied to the High Court to review the lawfulnessof the Chief Magistrate's decision to dismissthe case on a technicality. The High Court will not re-try the factsof the case but will examine whether the magistrate'sruling was legally correct.

Our favorit e (and only) rap/ hop-hop band Kneecap consist s of t hree m em bers: Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and DJPróvaí (J. J. Ó Dochart aigh) w ho oft en w ears t he Tri-Colour balaclava. He init ially w ore it t o disguise him self from his st udent s w hen t he band st art ed out , as he w as a t eacher.

Asof early October 2025, the situation isthat the CPShas initiated this challenge However, these legal proceedings can take time. There have been no public announcementsof a specific date for the High Court hearing or a final decision on the review itself GotoKneecapConclusionon Page Belfast Media hasthe entire story and details; please go to https://bit.ly/4q2B3Ej:

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Sean Finnegan'sPub: Located in Old Sacramento Waterfront, this pub is housed in a historic building dating back to the 1800s It offersGuinness, Harp Lager, Irish whiskey, and an authentic Irish pub atmosphere with a Wild West twist15

O'Malley's Irish Pub: Family-owned and located at 1109 2nd Street, known for Irish fare like Irish tacos and a solid selection of Irish drinksincluding Guinness345

Malt & Mash: Located at 715 K Street, boasts 150 typesof whiskey and 15 beerson tap, with a lively atmosphere5

Blarney Stone: Known for itslarge selection of draftsand live bands, located at 8906 Greenback Lane5

Pitch and Fiddle: An Irish restaurant and pub with many TVs for sportsand Irish-inspired food like corned beef tacos5.

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KellsIrish Pub: A Northwest institution with hearty Irish fare, live music, and a large St Patrick?s Day celebration They also have a brew pub in Northwest Portland

Paddy?sBar and Grill:

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Combines Irish hospitality with local ingredients, offerslive Irish music several daysa week, and a good selection of Irish drinks.

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Family-friendly with live Irish music, classic Irish food, and a good whiskey selection

Moon and Sixpence: An English pub with one of the best Irish music sessions, On Mondays in Portland.

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Reno, NV

Ceol Irish Pub: Established in 2007 on California Avenue, it isa cozy neighborhood pub with a full bar, extensive whiskey selection, and the "best Guinnesspour" in Northern Nevada It hoststraditional Irish music and community events

These venuesoffer a variety of authentic Irish drinks, food, and live Irish music, making them all great spots to recommend and visit. irishmissive@gmail.com

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KNEECAP, Conclusion

The dismissal of the case on this technicality could have ended the legal proceedingsthat had disrupted the band's touring schedule. Following the cancellation of the initial dates, Kneecap had expressed their intention to announce a larger UStour once the legal issues were resolved While new datesare anticipated, none have been officially announced at this time.

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KNEECAP

For fanswanting to experience the group's story, the film "Kneecap" is available on a variety of streaming services. The movie, which chronicles the rise of the Belfast-based trio, can be streamed on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and HBO Max The film offers an insight into the band'smusic, their use of the Irish language, and their politically charged commentary

Ir ish M usic: News& Reviews

Celt ic Singer/ Songw rit er KRIS COLT

Headlining In Sout hern St at es

Colt , now oft en referred t o as "t he Black Rose," is a t alent ed Celt ic singer and songw rit er based in Nashville. She is recognized for her unique Am erican t ake on Celt ic m usic, blending original com posit ions w it h t radit ional Irish and Scot t ish classics.

kris Colt is also the frontwoman of the Kris Colt & The Black Rose Band.

Her m usical st yle is oft en described as t hat of a m odern-day bard and st oryt eller. Her perform ances encom pass a range of m oods, from beloved Celt ic ballads t o lively pub t unes She is not only a vocalist but also a songw rit er, com posing bot h lyrics and m usic

Colt has released at least t w o album s: " THE VOYAGE, A MYSTICAL JOURNEY" and "Arm s of a St ranger." Her debut album , " THE VOYAGE, A MYSTICAL JOURNEY," w as dist ribut ed by Dara Records of New York and gained nat ional airplay in t he Unit ed St at es and Canada, reaching #26 on t he NAV nat ional m usic chart The single "ARMS OF A STRANGER" from her subsequent album also received nat ional com m ercial radio play

As a solo act and w it h her band, The Black Rose Band, Colt perform s at a variet y of venues, including Celt ic fest ivals, fairs, pubs, and clubs. All of her perform ances offer a m ix of Celt ic folk, Celt ic rock, and Am ericana root s m usic. Kris Colt cont ribut es splendid vocals, guit ar, and bodhran

Upcom ing dat es include Nashville, Kent ucky and Arkansas See this issue for details.

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