24 <strong>Irish</strong> <strong>American</strong> <strong>News</strong> “We’ve AlWAys Been Green!” August 2011College in Ireland…Continued from page 22are international. The universitytraces its origins back to CatholicUniversity of Ireland, founded in1854. Besides offering bachelors,masters, and doctoral degrees in34 fields, UCD is the only universityin Ireland that has all ofthe four Life Science Faculties:Agriculture, Medicine, Scienceand Veterinary Medicine.Dublin City UniversityIreland’s youngest universityis Dublin City University, located3 miles north of city center. DCUis a midsize university, with acampus covering 85 acres, andcurrently has an enrollment ofover 11,000 students. It is alsothe home of Ireland’s largest artscenter, The Helix. DCU offers 80programs across all disciplines,and was the first <strong>Irish</strong> universityto introduce work placement aspart of its degree programs.MAID SERVICEFOR SALEChicago turnkey operationwith many long-time,English-speaking maids.Poised for expansion intosuburbs and relatedservices or franchising.Regular clients, paymentat time of service, steadyimmediate income. Ownermust retire. All seriousinquiries considered.Call 312-643-5119THEGALWAYARMS2442 NORTHNCLARKSTREETSelected as one ofChicago's Top 100 Bars by Chicago MagazineOfficial Chicago Fire BarChicago's Premier Manchester United BarMON Any Draft & Shepherds Pie $11.95, $3 Miller Lites BottlesTUES 1/2 Slab Ribs $9.95, Stone Brewery $4.50WED Trivia @ 8pm with CASH PRZE! Lamb Stew $9.95,3 Floyds Bottles $4.50, 1/2 Priced Bottles of House WinesTHU 1/2 lb. 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Clark Street.SOULOF IRELAND, , HEARTOF CHICAGO, HNational Universityof Ireland, MaynoothSituated 15 miles west ofthe city of Dublin, NationalUniversity of Ireland, Maynoothhas an enrollment of 8,400 studentsfrom 50 different countriesand is Ireland’s fastest growinguniversity. NUI Maynooth isadjacent to Ireland’s “siliconvalley” and has developed strongrelationships with Intel and otherindustry giants. NUIM is hometo the Innovative Value Institute,which specializes in cuttingedgeresearch into areas such asimmunology, climatology, anddigital humanities. NUIM is thefirst and only university outsideNorth <strong>American</strong> to be included inthe Princeton Review GuidebookThe Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition(due out in August).University of LimerickThe University of Limerick islocated close to Limerick Cityon a beautiful, sprawling campusalong the Shannon River. ULwas founded in 1972, and hasan enrollment of over 11,000students. It offers a wide range ofprograms, unique MA programssuch as Ethnomusicology, and internationallyrecognized researchinstitutes such as the Institutefor the Study of Knowledge inSociety.University College CorkUniversity College Cork ranksin the top 3% of universitiesworldwide and is home to over20,000 students from 100 countries.Just 10 minutes walk fromthe center of Cork City (Ireland’s“Second City”), UCC was773-472-5555 - galwayarms@gmail.comfounded in 1845, and is situatedalong the banks of the River Lee.It is home to the Glucksman ArtGallery and Granary Theatre.UCC offers 3-year programs inArts and Law. It is the only <strong>Irish</strong>university to offer an Early StartProgram—a pre-semester in <strong>Irish</strong>Studies with Archeology, Folklore,Literature and Music.National Universityof Ireland, GalwayJust 15 minutes from GalwayCity center, NUI Galway, foundedin 1845, has a 260 acre campus thatsits along the banks of the RiverCorrib. Over 17,000 students areenrolled from 92 countries. Internationalstudents represent 13% ofthe university’s student population.Among its many offerings, NUI ishome to the (John) Huston Schoolof Film and Digital Media.For those students who are consideringIreland for college or postgraduatework, here are some facts:Ireland has a young population.There are 73,000 undergraduates enrolledat universities across Ireland.The population of the Republic ofIreland is 4.4 million, and 1.8 millionliving in Northern Ireland. Theschool year runs from Septemberto June, holidays at Christmas andEaster. The school year is comprisedof 2 or 3 semesters, depending onthe university. Most degree programslast 3 to 4 years, professionaldegrees are longer. As in the U.S.,<strong>Irish</strong> universities look at high schoolgrades, SAT and ACT scores.Interested students should contactthe universities they are interestedin directly, they may contactSinead Lucey at Sinead.lucey@iua.ie, or visit IUA’s website at www.iua.ie for more information. TheIUA also has representatives acrossthe U.S.Milwaukee <strong>Irish</strong> Fest…Continued from Page11lin – are three sisters from Inishowenin Co. Donegal, Ireland. Their musicis an eclectic mix of folk, blues, andtraditional <strong>Irish</strong>, with “spine-tingling”three part harmonies.The High Kings. <strong>Irish</strong> ballad groupand Ireland’s Folk Band of the Year,the High Kings consist of renownedvocalists and musicians Brian Dunphy,Martin Furey, Darren Holden, and FinbarrClancy. The High Kings showcasetheir incredible versatility and skillsas multi-instrumentalists, playing 13instruments between them.Kathleen Fitzgerald with theScreaming Orphans. Kathleen Fitzgeraldis regarded as one of the finest vocaliststo emerge out of the Céilí bandscene. Her four, close-knit daughtersfollowed in their mother’s musical footstepsand formed a band that stays trueto their roots in traditional <strong>Irish</strong> musicwith a strong focus on melody-drivensongs with pop and rocks strains.Kintra. Under the musical directionof renowned fiddle player, MattMcGranahan, Kintra perform <strong>Irish</strong> andScottish music, song, and dance in anexciting colorful stage show featuringfiddle, piano, tin whistle, guitar, bass,drums, pipers, and singers.Liz Doherty Connection. Dr. LizDoherty hails from Donegal and is awell-known fiddle player, earning herPhD. Doherty is the director of the NorthAtlantic Fiddle Convention to be held inDerry and Donegal in 2012 and performswith the Liz Doherty Connection.Moya Brennan. When you walk thewindswept hills and endless beaches ofDonegal, the music of Moya Brennanjust makes sense. Moya’s voice capturesthe essence of her homeland inall its cascading beauty, mystery, andcontradictions.Nodlaig Brolly. Nodlaig Brollybrings a mix of Gaelic singing accompaniedby her champion harp and flutein songs already famous and new toher collection.Outside Track. A stunning synthesisof virtuosity and energy, the OutsideTrack’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish,and <strong>Irish</strong> music and song has beenrapturously received around the world.Paul McKenna Band. With a contemporaryapproach to songs, althoughnot straying too far from their roots,their arrangements are both fresh andinnovative.Qristina and Quinn Bachand. Thisyoung brother and sister duo from Victoria,BC, Canada are quickly carving out aname for themselves in the world of Celticmusic. Together, Qristina and QuinnBachand create music that is challengingyet energetic, refreshing and fun.Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Bagpipeswith attitude, a blazing rock band anda show so hot it carries its own healthwarning, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers havebeen rocking the world from New Yorkto Beijing with musicianship of thehighest order and a passion for pipesthat will leave you breathless.Scythian. Rousing and raucous,Scythian plays kicked-up Celtic andworld music with hints of Gypsy andKlezmer, all infused with a touch ofpunk-rock sensibility.Seamus Kennedy. A native ofBelfast, Ireland, Seamus Kennedy is amaestro among <strong>Irish</strong> troubadours—histrademark is his ongoing interactionwith his audiences.Tom Sweeney. Tom captures themood and essence of traditional musicwhile singing and playing from theheart. He has been instrumental inkeeping the Makem tradition alive.Vishten. Consisting of 7th generationAcadians, Emmanuelle andPastelle from Prince Edward Island onthe east coast of Canada, Vishten mixesthe rhythms and irresistible dance ofAcadian music with climbing notesand voices.
August 2011 <strong>Irish</strong> <strong>American</strong> <strong>News</strong> “We’ve Always Been Green!” 25Here’s the bottom line. Memoriesflood in of columns past about<strong>Irish</strong> Fest in Milwaukee, this yearfrom August 18th through the21st. It is the greatest celebrationof <strong>Irish</strong> music and culture in theworld. Period. No arguments. Itis a fab place to bring the family.We used to write out a whole gridon who to see, what stage, whattime, etc. This year the Milwaukeegang has outdone themselvesfor the true <strong>Irish</strong> music lover.No nonsense, and no crapola inTHIS list! Virtually a record year.We’re just gonna list the names ofthe acts you must see and in nopriority order. You go to the <strong>Irish</strong>Fest web site, which is what youshould do first, and figure yourown schedules. Here are the bestof the best you should not miss,if possible! The Four Courts (Sat.only). Brendan Hendry, Fidil,Altan, Paul McKenna Band, LizDoherty, Goitse, The Henry Girls,Outside Track, Qristina and QuinnBazhand, Jeff Ward Band,Two Tap Trio, Vishten andthe Memorial Concert forthe great, Chuck Ward. Doyour homework, and enjoy!The fab Daithi Sproulehas a brand new albumout, Lost River: Vol. 1. Youknow Daithi. Guitar playerfor Altan. A great musicianand singer of the real stuff.We’re writing a huge articlefor <strong>Irish</strong> Music Magazine onDaithi and this album rightnow. Suffice it to say herethat it is filled to the brimwith treats. Very tasty, indeed!We love Daithi’s singing, and hisguitar playing is rightly admiredaround the world. Our pal, JackBaker at Rampant Lion has thisalbum, we know. (He has EVERY-THING.) So does Copperplate inLondon with the unexcelled AlanO’Leary. It is a great piece ofmusic. And, yes, there WILL bea Vol. II ! Over the years, we havecome to marvel at Daithi and hismusic. Every album he releasesconfirms that judgment. A winnerof an album from a winner of amusician and singer! And, thereare tons of great guest artists, also,including our Liz Carroll!For the true true trad fan, it ishard to do better than Bosca Ceoiland Fiddle from Cathal Clohessyand Eamonn Costello on fiddleand button box, respectively. Copperplatein London has it available.This is a hard to find gem. The tradfan will adore this. Really terrificplaying from two young men whoreally understand the tradition andplay it gorgeously. We play thisa LOT in the office. Just GoogleCopperplate. Welcome to heaven.The <strong>American</strong> cousin of Copperplateis fab fab fab Rampant Lionin Villa Park, Illinois. Magic.Here’s the truth, and it isfairly humiliating. Two-timeconsecutive winner of theFemale Musician of the Year,Shannon Heaton, is also partof a wonderful group, basedout of New England. It iscalled, Long Time Courting.They are getting a lot of workat several venues in NewEngland, including concerthalls and festivals. Big timetalents. Four gals. We’ll sayno more. Nudge. Nudge. Nodas good as a wink. Here’sthe kicker: we’re holding thealbum in our hands and it is called,Alternate Routes. We don’t knowif we’re supposed to tell you allabout it yet. As we review thiswe have not been able to catchup with Shannon. We reachedher yesterday on the telephone,we found ourselves interruptinga flute class she was conductingsomewhere out there. Having saidhello to all the students on herspeaker phone, and flogging theweekly radio program, we nevergot a chance to get the details onthis album. Here is what it is forright now: It’s a terrific album.Call Rampant Lion in Villa Parkand pre-order. Maybe Jack Bakerhas it. Maybe he doesn’t. We’llhave all this sorted out by nextmonth.Do tune in to the weekly radioprogram for the best in real <strong>Irish</strong>music. Co-host Maryann Keiferand Producer, Imelda Bhroga arethere for you every week. Mondaynights 8pm, WDCB 90.9 FM.Also check it out on www.wdcb.org. While listening, also checkout our website, www.irelandtonight.comand Friend us onFacebook at Ireland Tonight. Allthe latest news and inside scoops.This is the weekly spot for the realdeal, traditional <strong>Irish</strong> music. Now,off to Milwaukee. See you there!Pints on you!!!*Ta!
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