Author Archives: suebee51

About suebee51

Retired NICU nurse and freelance writer

Adapting to Irishfest Closure During the Pandemic

We received a package in the mail recently from our good friends, Mike and Mary. It included a “singing” card, CD with Irish music by Eddie Delahunt and a shiny three-dimensional shamrock. When the card was opened, it sang “When … Continue reading

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I’m Back!

Just when you thought it was safe! Today, Dennis and I attended the Hooley at the Firehouse near 60 & Grover. This is our third year. (I thought it was only our second, but Dennis corrected me. Good thing I … Continue reading

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Summer Irish Music Events

It’s another great summer for Irish music! We made our hotel reservations for the Kansas City Irish Fest coming up over Labor Day weekend. The Westin and Sheraton usually offer good rates if you reserve early. I am having surgery … Continue reading

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May Music

My computer crashed while I was in Chicago. I’m slowly getting it back up, trying to get all my “old” stuff back where I can work on it again. I apologize for not being “up to speed.” It has been … Continue reading

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March Events

St Leo the Great parish 1920 N. 102 St is selling homemade Irish soda bread. Several varieties available. Usually have traditional bread with currants or raisins, but also cranberry, M&M, Reeses pieces, and others. Suggested donation is $3.50 or more … Continue reading

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Plan to attend the Hooley March 5th!

The Hooley 2017 An Irish Celebration for the Whole Community In the spirit of all things Irish, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) are diligently preparing for The Hooley 2017! “Hooley” is Irish slang for a party or celebration. … Continue reading

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Irish Music and Events Oct-Nov 2016

Oct 28, 29  Damien McCarthy at the Dubliner,  9:30,   $5 Cover Damien McCarthy comes from Askeaton in County Limerick. Nov 2  Dicey Riley at the Brazenhead, 7 PM  no cover Nov  4, 5, 6,  Stephen’s Green at the Brazenhead $3 … Continue reading

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September Irish Events and Music

Starts Tomorrow!! Sept 10, 11 Holy Cross Irish Festival HALF  PRICE  tickets to the Holy Cross Irish Festival http://www.dailydealomaha.com/deal/omaha/holy-cross-irish-festival-2016?utm_source=subscriber_omaha&utm_medium=Email&blastID=1407772 Holy Cross Irish Festival: Sept 10 Evening Adult show, I.D.’s will be checked Music by Killigan and Connor Dowling Tickets $10 … Continue reading

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July 22-August 12 Area Music

July 22, 23 Avourneen at the Dubliner, $5 cover, 9:30 show https://avourneen.com/ July 24 Gaelic Storm at The Waiting Room, 8 PM http://waitingroomlounge.com/event/gaelic-storm/ July 27 Dicey Riley at the Brazenhead, 7 PM no cover July 29, 30 Dicey Riley at … Continue reading

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