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IRISH EXAMINER | July 10th, 2019
T THHEE IIRRIISSHH EEXXAAMMIINNEERR Greg Harrington’s latest album -
“Without You” - is a set of 11 jazz
standards that I think you’d enjoy
M MUUSSIICC AANNDD EENNTTEERRTTAAIINNMMEENNTT ranging from Leonard Cohen’s

“Hallelujah” to Victor Young’s
“When I Fall in Love”.
G GUUIIDDEE:: RROOCCKK,, CCOOUUNNTTRRYY,, JJAAZZZZ,, I can only say that Greg Harrington
has a huge hit on his hands and he
T TRRAADD,, FFOOLLKK,, BBAALLLLAADDSS,, BBLLUUEESS,, deserves it to let me tell yea. The
early reviews have been phenomenal
since the album came out on June
C CLLAASSSSIICCAALL AANNDD LLOOTTSS MMOORREE 7th and the album is dedicated to
his late dad.
The Irish Examiner hopes to sit down with Greg as soon as he has some time in his busy
This is the first in our regular music and entertainment guide,
schedule. C
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Based in NYC, traditional folk singer and entertainer
DDoonniiee CCaarrrrooll is world renowned with his musical roots
TThhee ccoommeeddiiaann aanndd
in Ireland & America. He has shared the stage with
ssiinnggeerr BBrreennddaann
many legends of traditional folk music, both
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American and Irish. You can catch Donie every
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Wednesday at the Sunnyside Singers Club (49-22
He passed away after
Skillman Avenue in Woodside, New York) Call (718)
a short illness hav-
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ing recently been
diagnosed with lung
cancer.
His manager Tom
Kelly stated:
“Brendan Grace
passed away peace-
fully early this
morning at sur-
rounded by his lov-
ing family.”
He added that Mr
grace will “be fondly
remembered by his
Internationally celebrated Irish folk singer and musician MMaarryy CCoouurrttnneeyy makes her debut
legion of fans at
appearance on the waterfront stage at this year’s RiverFest.
home and abroad.”
Mary grew up in a musical family in the parish of Castlegregory, near the sea in County
An Irish showbiz
Kerry, a likely beginning for this remarkable singer and guitarist. Whether accompanying
veteran, Mr Grace
herself, or holding the rhythm line with her trad band, MMoorrnniinngg SSttaarr, she is a consummate
enjoyed a lengthy
musician. Her music is an engaging collaboration of traditional Irish music and
career spanning over 50 years taking in music, stand-up comedy and acting.
a progressive social conscience born of a political education in the United States. Courtney
Born in Dublin he started his career in a show band but later became better known as a
has used her music to spread Irish culture and to educate her audience about the struggles of
standup comedian.
the Irish people. From rock ‘n’ roll to the ethereal strains of some ancient Celtic bard, Mary
Grace has sold out at venues across the world, and was particularly popular in the UK and
can sing anything, and sing it unforgettably. C
US where he lived.
In 1995, he starred in the Irish film Moondance, but his best-known roles were his comedy
character Bottler and Father Fintan Stack in Fr Ted.
Last week, Mr Grace’s son-in-law – Frank Gillespie – called Liveline to tell Joe Duffy that
Brendan wanted to thank all of his fans for all their well wishes since the news broke that the
comedian was receiving treatment for lung cancer.
He is survived by his wife Eileen and their four children.
Paul McAuliffe, Lord Mayor of Dublin, confirmed that a Book of Condolence will be opened
for the people of Dublin to pay their respects to their native son.
The Mansion House will be open to the public to sign the Book of Condolences on Thursday
For the first time since 1979, FFrreeee SShhaakkeessppeeaarree iinn TThhee PPaarrkk pprreesseennttss CCoorriioollaannuuss, with the
between midday and 5pm and on Friday from 10am to 5pm.
show running from July 16 to August 11.
RTÉ have confirmed that they will screen the documentary ‘Brendan Grace – Funny Man’ in
Tony Award winner DDaanniieell SSuulllliivvaann directs the Bard’s blistering drama about a general voted
tribute to the comedian.
into power by a populace hungry for change, and the unraveling that follows. Don't miss this
The documentary was originally shown in October 2018, to mark Mr Grace’s 50 years in the
modern-day version of Shakespeare’s riveting epic of democracy and demagoguery. Tickets to
entertainment business.
The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park are distributed in a number of ways: at
Commenting, RTÉ Director-General Dee Forbes said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the The Delacorte Theater in Central Park; at select locations in Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx,
passing of Brendan Grace. Brendan was one of Ireland’s original funny men, and one of Irish and Staten Island; in the lobby of The Public at 425 Lafayette Street; and in a digital lottery
comedy’s true pioneers.” via TodayTix. Join them as a Public Supporter, and they’ll save you a pair of seats at The
She added that he will be deeply missed. Delacorte for Coriolanus, plus you’ll gain early access and savings to their Astor Place Season
“My thoughts and those of his many friends and fans across RTÉ are with his family and of world premiere plays and musicals throughout the year.
friends at this sad time.” C For more information call (212) 967-7555. C