Irish Arts

	*The fifteenth edition of New York Irish History* has been recently been published. Click here for more details.**
	New York Irish History Roundtable member, Bill Twomey, has published his fourth book. The third volume in the Images of America series is entitled "South Bronx" ($19.99) and details the history of that locale over the past century, in 230 photographs. It was released in July 2002 by Arcadia Publishing. Other volumes in that series are "East Bronx" ($18.99) and "Throggs Neck and Pelham Bay" (sold out; publisher is considering a reprint). The author may be contacted at bxhistory@aol.com. The volumes are available from most of the book stores, and on-line.
	Introduce yourself to culinary delights of Irish Heritage Cooking, as author Margaret M. Johnson describes the bountiful collection of recipes in her latest publication, The Irish Heritage Cookbook. Mrs. Johnson will share her insights to Irish cooking, as well as some interesting adventures in compiling this collection of Irish dishes.
	Tom Phelan, a member of our Irish Cultural Society, has published his latest novel, The Canal Bridge, a story of Irish men serving in the British army during World War I. Tom has read from his works at scores of schools, libraries, and civic and cultural groups in the U.S., Ireland, and England. Also visit Tom's web site at www.TomPhelan.net
	Tom Hennessey has written several wonderful books mostly with an Irish theme. Two of his books would fall under the category of humor: The Awakening of John O'Connor and Shakespeare was an Irishman. He has a touching mainstream book called The Old Man, and two children's books, Mister Hyde and Jack McGinity and his Goat. He also has a science fiction book available called Beyond the Planet Pluto.