The popular act had more in common with vaudeville than the traditional music of Chief Francis O'Neill or Michael Coleman as far as I know, but it still served as a vital link in the world of Irish American entertainment.

I am looking forward to learning more about the historic McNulty family who were last seen and heard from in the Rockaways before I was able to escape from my own carriage for some gallivanting along the boulevard at places like the Leitrim House on 103rd Street, according to elder statesman and musician Jesse Winch who grew up in New York City in the 1940s and 1950s. (Yes there are a few acts that were before my time!)

The widowed Annie "Ma" and her children Peter and Eileen sang, danced and played to Irish audiences and beyond and made several recordings on 78s that will be on display during the presentation.

The lecture will be presented by Ted McGraw, a noted radio host in Rochester, New York who has collected loads of musical history down through the years and serves as the North American archivist for CCE and its Boston College collection.

This lecture was well received in Roscommon last year where the McNulty roots are along with Co. Leitrim, and this will be the New York City debut for the McGraw lecture. Seating is limited so you are advised to arrive early and a nominal donation will be suggested.