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John McDonagh

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Cab driver, comic, and political activist and U.S Army veteran.Writing and performing my Off Broadway play "Off the Meter" and hosting a radio show on WBAI.

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The working class voices of the Bronx, Queens, Philadelphia, and Boston told stories that would have made Malachy and Frank McCourt proud. It felt like "Angela’s Ashes" and "A Monk Swimming "were with us in spirit, watching over the night.

The working class voices of the Bronx, Queens, Philadelphia, and Boston told stories that would have made Malachy and Frank McCourt proud. It felt like "Angela’s Ashes" and "A Monk Swimming "were with us in spirit, watching over the night.
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11am on WBAI New York at 99.5 FM, streaming at wbai.org , I’ll be sharing a story from Michael Patrick MacDonald, recorded live at the “Say It Ain’t So” storytelling salon at O’Malley’s Pub in NYC. Then, we’ll head to Bodenstown, County Kildare, to hear highlights from the speeches delivered at the grave of Wolftone

11am on <a href="/WBAI/">WBAI New York at 99.5 FM, streaming at wbai.org</a> , I’ll be sharing a  story from Michael Patrick MacDonald, recorded live at the “Say It Ain’t So” storytelling salon at O’Malley’s Pub in NYC.  Then, we’ll head to Bodenstown, County Kildare, to hear highlights from  the speeches delivered at the grave of Wolftone
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The publicity campaign is kicking off for the upcoming RTÉ documentary NORAID: Irish America and the IRA, which airs on July 9th and 16th. Corey Kilgannon Matthew Fischetti m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/the-b…

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My speech at Wolftone's grave in Co. Kildare is up on The Pensive Quill. A Promise That Ireland Still Owes Wolfe Tone thepensivequill.com/2025/06/a-prom…

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Another New York moment at the legendary Lambs Club—the oldest theatrical club in the country—where David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society and former Broadway publicist to the stars, was interviewed by Foster Hirsch, renowned author of 16 books on theater and film.

Another  New York moment at the legendary Lambs Club—the oldest theatrical club in the country—where David Rothenberg, founder of <a href="/thefortunesoc/">The Fortune Society</a> and former Broadway publicist to the stars, was interviewed by Foster Hirsch, renowned author of 16 books on theater and film.
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Hanging out at the Lambs Club with the star of stage and screen Christine Ebersole—and what were we talking about? Her days on the soap opera "Ryan’s Hope" with Malachy McCourt, and how kind he was.Just another night chatting with Broadway royalty. Corey Kilgannon

Hanging out at the Lambs Club with the star of stage and  screen Christine Ebersole—and what were we talking about? Her days on  the soap opera "Ryan’s Hope" with Malachy McCourt, and how  kind he was.Just another night chatting with Broadway royalty. <a href="/coreykilgannon/">Corey Kilgannon</a>
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"Two Trains Passing in the Night" — Brendan Fay and I heading home after an evening at the Lambs Club NYC, where we watched our friend David Rothenberg being interviewed. Just two travelers sharing the ride uptown and downtown after a night of stories and history.

"Two Trains Passing in the Night" — Brendan Fay and I heading home after an evening at the Lambs Club NYC, where we watched our friend David Rothenberg being interviewed. Just two travelers sharing the ride uptown and downtown after a night of stories and history.
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Tomorrow at 11am on WBAI New York at 99.5 FM, streaming at wbai.org ,I’ll be joined by Mary Anne Trasciatti ✊️ to discuss her new book on Elizabeth Gurley Flynn "The Rebel Girl, Democracy, and Revolution"—one of the most influential figures in the American labor movement. Inspired by the Irish struggle for freedom.

Tomorrow at 11am on <a href="/WBAI/">WBAI New York at 99.5 FM, streaming at wbai.org</a> ,I’ll be joined by <a href="/MATrasciatti/">Mary Anne Trasciatti ✊️</a> to discuss her new book on Elizabeth Gurley Flynn "The Rebel Girl, Democracy, and Revolution"—one of the most influential figures in the American labor movement. Inspired by the Irish struggle for freedom.
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When I was in Dublin a few weeks ago, I went to see this so-called new tradition of groping the Molly Malone statue. These photos were taken within the first five minutes I was there. This isn’t a Dublin tradition, it’s tourists. Leave Molly alone. Corey Kilgannon

When I was in Dublin a few weeks ago, I went to see this so-called new tradition of groping the Molly Malone statue. These photos were taken within the first five minutes I was there. This isn’t a Dublin tradition, it’s tourists. Leave Molly alone. <a href="/coreykilgannon/">Corey Kilgannon</a>
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Hey, the New York Post is helping spread the word about our next Storytelling Salon—Thursday, July 10th at O'Malley’s on 27th Street. Doors at 7pm. We've got some great storytellers lined up—you won’t want to miss it. Matthew Fischetti Corey Kilgannon

Hey, the New York Post is helping spread the word about our next Storytelling Salon—Thursday, July 10th at O'Malley’s on 27th Street. Doors at 7pm. We've got some great storytellers lined up—you won’t want to miss it. <a href="/Matt_Fischetti/">Matthew Fischetti</a> <a href="/coreykilgannon/">Corey Kilgannon</a>
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Always miss your wit and wisdom but especially so on days like today. Thanks for leading the way for all of us. Happy 90th 👍

Always miss your wit and wisdom but especially so on days like today. Thanks for leading the way for all of us. Happy 90th 👍
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No idea when SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma I did that I'd be sharing the Lorimer Street station with Mario Bosco Comedy , Anthony Di Mieri and some Assemblyman from Astoria. Turns out, that Assemblyman was Zohran Mamdani — and a while later, I found myself filming a political ad for him.

No idea when <a href="/SubwayTakes/">SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma</a> I did  that I'd be sharing the  Lorimer Street station with <a href="/mariobosco/">Mario Bosco Comedy</a>   , Anthony Di Mieri and some Assemblyman from Astoria. Turns  out, that Assemblyman was Zohran Mamdani — and a while later, I found  myself filming a political ad for him.
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“History says don’t hope On this side of the grave. But then, once in a lifetime The longed for tidal wave Of justice can rise up And hope and history rhyme.” Irish Poet Seamus Heaney SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma Anthony DiMieri branno

“History says don’t hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up
And hope and history rhyme.”
 Irish Poet Seamus Heaney
<a href="/SubwayTakes/">SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma</a> <a href="/anthonydimieri/">Anthony DiMieri</a> <a href="/kevinbrannigans/">branno</a>
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Heading to the Pine Box Rock Shop at 12 Grattan Street in Bushwick to tell the story of how I ended up in a political ad for Zohran Kwame Mamdani. Not to brag, but I single-handedly ended the political career of a Cuomo—Queens guy takes down Queens royalty.

Heading  to the Pine Box Rock Shop at 12 Grattan Street in Bushwick to tell the  story of how I ended up in a political ad for Zohran Kwame Mamdani. Not  to brag, but I single-handedly ended the political career of a  Cuomo—Queens guy takes down Queens royalty.
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On Wednesday, July 9th at 4:30pm, Fr. Pat Moloney and I will be quietly watching the RTE doc Noraid: Irish America and the IRA live at O’Malley’s,It’s free to attend, and after the screening, Fr. Pat and I will share a few thoughts on what we just watched. Corey Kilgannon

On Wednesday, July 9th at 4:30pm, Fr. Pat Moloney and I will be quietly watching the RTE doc Noraid: Irish America and the IRA live at O’Malley’s,It’s free to attend, and after the screening, Fr. Pat and I will share a few thoughts on what we just watched. <a href="/coreykilgannon/">Corey Kilgannon</a>