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After the Fall

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:01:31 PDT

Blackthorn’s lead guitarist, Seamus Kelleher, has released his first solo CD. But he almost didn’t live long enough to enjoy it. Read the story of a self-described “late bloomer” who was almost nipped in the bud.

Local Pipe Bands Win With Amazing Grace

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:07:25 PDT

Philadelphia Emerald, Ulster Scottish and Cameron Highlanders have a banner day at the Anne Arundel Scottish Highland Games.

How To Be Irish In Philly This Week and Beyond

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:27:00 PDT

On the day before Halloween, consider this scary thought: Sinead O’Connor will be in Glenside at the Keswick Theater for a concert. Pretty girl, lovely voice, but as unpredictable as Britney. Who knows what will happen? Anything interesting, let us know.

Memorial Mass Honors St. Pat's Parade Chaplain

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:11:00 PDT

The late Father Kevin Trautner, for 30 years the chaplain of Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, was remembered at a memorial mass on Sunday, October 14, as a dedicated priest whose “smile was infectious and whose eyes would light up” when he talked to people, said Bishop Joseph McFadden.

Round and Round He Goes

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:15:14 PDT

aaathletics1 Originally uploaded by Irish Philadelphia Photo Essays This is the weight throw. (Note that there is no weight CATCH.) It's basically a huge, heavy weight on a chain. You heave the thing as far as you can, one-handed, aided by a good spin. This big fella was competing Saturday...

Ulster Scottish Pipe Band Marches Off With a Win

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:58:28 PDT

The Philadelphia-area grade 3 pipe band took first place at the Anne Arundel Games.

Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band Marches Off

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:49:09 PDT

The Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe band took first place in grade 4 at the Anne Arundel Scottish Highland Games on Oct. 13, 2007. Here the band earns the privilege of marching off first. (more)

The Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band's Winning Set

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:43:24 PDT

This is the drummer's-eye view of competition. (Not a drumcam, but, hey, we're working on it.) Anyway, this is the band marching into the circle at the Anne Arundel Games in October 2007.

Anúna's Lush Harmonies Come to Annenberg

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:53:00 PDT

Anúna’s live performance turns out to as thrilling as what you see on the PBS special. It’s better, actually.

"Amazing Grace" at the 2007 Anne Arundel Highland Games

irishphilly@gmail.com (Irish Philadelphia/Plastic Paddy Projects LLC) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:27:34 PDT

At the closing of the massed bands ceremony at the 2007 Anne Arundel Scottish Highland Games, the bands finished up in grand traditional fashion by playing "Amazing Grace."