Tag Archives: Irish culture

Roddy Doyle’s Two Pints: In the Time of Corona

Posted on 5th April 2020 by Gary Whitehouse

And don’t I feel the fool now for not knowing about Two Pints, the latest successful play by Irish author and playwright Roddy Doyle? It’s a two-man show that consists of two Irish fellows in their 60s, talking in their … Continue reading →

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Liz Carroll and various artists’ Ireland, Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840, The Music

Posted on 31st March 2016 by Gary Whitehouse

On St. Patrick’s Day 2015, an exhibit called “IRELAND: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690–1840” opened at the Art Institute of Chicago. It was accompanied by music, the music on this CD, developed by one of Chicago’s most beloved Irish … Continue reading →

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Evan McHugh’s Pint-Sized Ireland: In Search Of The Perfect Guinness

Posted on 25th February 2016 by Gary Whitehouse

I love good beer, and I love to travel. I also enjoy reading about both. I find beer writing more interesting than wine writing, because beer experts tend to be less stuffy about their craft than wine experts. And a … Continue reading →

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