Category Archives: Irish language

Jazzing it up

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Mark Aidan Bergin

One of my recent Enchanté columns Jazzing it up By Mark Bergin As America became the melting pot of cultures, jazz became a melting pot of music. Jazz and blues are different but related genres. Both grew out the American … Continue reading →

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May the Road Rise to Meet You

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Mark Aidan Bergin

My Enchanté column from EMC News this week By Mark Bergin The week of the Irish is upon us. For many, that means revelry. For others, it’s a simpler celebration of all things Irish: Brendan Behan, James Joyce and other … Continue reading →

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Brendan at the Chelsea: feckin’ brilliant

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Mark Aidan Bergin

“And in Brendan Behan’s footsteps I danced up and down the street.” (Phil Chevron/The Pogues) Brendan at the Chelsea is a masterful production. The play, in its North American debut, allows us to dance in Brendan Behan’s footsteps. It’s filled … Continue reading →

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“Sláinte!” to Ireland

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Mark Aidan Bergin

You’ve probably seen the phrase “Erin Go Bragh” hanging in a pub somewhere in your travels. It’s the anglicized version of the Irish Éirinn go Brách. The English spelling is meaningless. The Irish Gaelic phrase Éirinn go Brách roughly means … Continue reading →

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