The women of the Rising have not had as much attention over the years as the men. The way that these women were remembered, or rather mostly forgotten, is also an important part of their story. Continue reading
Posted in March 2016 …
History is in the graveyards.
Exploring Glasnevin The process of providing detailed and dignified funerals for the Catholics of Ireland had been one that faced harsh limitations until the 1830s. The Penal Laws and ongoing discriminatory actions by religious and government officials journeyed through a process of repeal and debate, however it was a funeral in 1823 that altered the … Continue reading
Poetry by Michael Whelan
These poems tell a powerful story. Continue reading
Ó dhúchas
The Aboriginal languages of Australia are infinitely older than either Irish or English Continue reading
Reaching Out To The Irish Diaspora
IXO volunteers in the parish of your ancestors are a friendly face and great source of information and advice; Continue reading
All Hat and History – Book Review
Mendelssohn is like a character from an old epic, all hat and history Continue reading
A Slip of a Thing – Book Review
when everyone is poor, cooperation tends to be more common than conflict. Continue reading
Celtic Club Activities.
Lots of activities happening in the club for the 1916 centenary.
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Two courses on James Joyce
demystifying and enjoying a master….
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Australian Women’s History Network Conference in 2016.
We invite papers that explore ‘intersections’ in women’s, feminist and gender history from a variety of perspectives, Continue reading
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