| Presented by Deirdre McCarthy |
| An Imaginary Trip To Ireland |
| An Imaginary Trip To Ireland is the next best thing to an actual trip to the Emerald Isle. By providing Irish storytelling mixed with traditional Irish music, Irish step-dancing and other delightful elements of her homeland, Deirdre McCarthy will delight her audience with the fun, beauty, charm and imagery of Ireland. |
| Born and raised in Limerick City, Ireland, Deirdre McCarthy now resides in Central Square, NY with her husband Jim and two sons Cian & Shane. Deirdre is a very active lady between teaching Irish language lessons at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, Irish dance lessons at the Central Square Intermediate School, performing with the Syracuse Irish Session and The Rose Tree (traditional Irish groups) She has performed for the Irish-American Cultural Institute and as a former member of AmeriCorps where, in 2001-2002, she presented a year-long series of Irish Culture presentations in schools throughout Oswego County. Deirdre was the featured storyteller at the Memphis In May International Festival. She has been sharing her love of her homeland in schools, libraries and festivals all across New York State since 1995. For the past couple of years she has been thrilled to be performing with her family at the New York State Fair. A CD will be available shortly. |
| For more information Call: Deirdre McCarthy 315-676-9227 E-mail: deirdre61@msn.com Write: Deirdre McCarthy 11 Collins Terrace Central Square, NY 13036 www.jimmccarthysongs.com |
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| Audio Clip:Sally Gardens |