My Irish ancestors arrived in Chicago more than 130 years ago, and in the absence of many details, photos or stories, I’ve always been drawn to reminders of Irish influence on this city. That includes ...

You know how everybody’s Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day? It’s actually worse than that. The starkest failure of originality in Chicago drinking culture is the ubiquity of the ersatz Irish pub. And I’m ...

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McNally’s, a popular Irish tavern on Chicago’s Southwest Side, announced Wednesday it will close after 35 years. On its marquee sign, McNally’s, 11136 S. Western Ave., thanked patrons for their ...

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One of Chicago Gaelic Park’s annual festivals has returned but the previous Memorial Day weekend tradition is now in August. Irish Fest 2023 from Aug. 25 to 27 in Oak Forest takes place both indoors ...