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St. Patrick's Day

Be sure to wear your finest green as we share a special St. Patrick's Day program, featuring some of our favorite interviews about the Emerald Isle. Dee uncovers the Irish American Archivesat the Western Reserve Historical Societywith Dennis Dooley. Ideastream's Kevin McGintyshares stories of his homeland across the pond. Local performance poet Ray McNieceregales us with a poem inspired by his own Irish heritage. Former Great Lakes Theater Festivalartistic director, Vincent Dowling, talks about his time at the Abbey Theaterin Dublin. Plus we showcase musical performances by Irish chanteuse Karan Casey, local Irish troubadours the New Barleycornand Cleveland's Poguescover band The Boys from the County Hell.

Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.