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The slide show above has a few illustrations from my “Missouri Irish” book. The song sung here was published in Missouri nearly 100 years ago.
It is brought back to life by noted singer and performer, Peter Reilly Adams.
Click the play button to hear Peter sing, and see the pictures. (All rights reserved.)
Slide Show with Peter Reilly Adams
More to come.....
Our thanks to Peter Adams, a central figure in the Irish community in Missouri. He has been active with nearly every Irish group in Kansas City since the 1980's. Renown singer, chef, and travel consultant. His prowess in song is well known on both sides of the Atlantic.
We have coaxed him back into the kitchen when he visits the Irish Roots Cafe. His sunrise eggs Benedict breakfast is a feast not to be forgotten.
Adams hosted the A.O.H. radio show for years. In the photo on the slideshow (above), Peter is accompanied by John Morris, originally of the St. Louis area, on guitar. We look forward to his next album...
Pictures & Song
Missouri Irish Newspaper
Framed Friends of Irish Freedom cert. from the 1920’s;
The Kansas Public Ledger by an Irishman in 1851;
The bearded fellow of the Irish Wilderness settlement;
St. Louis Fireman, Phelim O’Toole was a noted hero;
Our St. Patricks Day Parade Entry around 1982;
The Shamrock Newspaper by Missouri Hibernians:
Mayor cuts the ribbon to the IACC in 1980’s;
Scartaglen, a pioneering force in traditional Irish Music;
The Irish American Cultural Center was formed in 1982;
IACC dance group became the Clanna Eireann dancers.
Notes on the Slides
Slides shown are taken from the “Missouri Irish” book.:
Brownes Irish Deli, the oldest Irish owned business;
Missouri Today
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