Origin 1st Irish Festival: "Rockin' the Bronx" by Larry Kirwan Book Launch

Name: Origin 1st Irish Festival: "Rockin' the Bronx" by Larry Kirwan Book Launch
Start: 2025-04-23T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-23T21:00:00-04:00
Location: New York Irish Center

Schedule

Wed Apr 23 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

New York Irish Center | Long Island City, NY

Join us for the launch of Larry Kirwan's newest novel "Rockin' the Bronx" and a Q&A hosted by WFUV's Rich McLaughlin. Reception to follow!
About this Event

New York Irish Center & Origin 1st Irish Festival present:

"Rockin' the Bronx" by Larry Kirwan
Book launch, Q&A, and reception!

Larry Kirwan of Black 47 will read from "Rockin' The Bronx", his recently published novel, and will be interviewed by Rich McLaughlin, Program Director of WFUV-FM.

"Rockin' the Bronx" vividly transports readers to the vibrant and chaotic world of 1980s Bronx, where Irish immigrants forged a new community amidst the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, political upheaval, and cultural transformation. Featuring a blend of drama, passion, and musical evolution into a searing narrative, as seen through the eyes of characters like the groundbreaking gay hero, a book-loving, hard-hitting immigrant with IRA roots, and the central couple, Seán and Mary, Kirwan explores the intersecting worlds of personal identity and communal struggle.

Each ticket purchased includes a signed copy of the novel!