Lindie Naughton’s compelling new book sheds fresh light on all facets of Markievicz’s life Continue reading
Posted in October 2016 …
The Silent Book
It is a fascinating tale in diverse ways: Continue reading
1916 Commemorative Concert presented by the CVIA.
Poetry and songs in the Irish language will be a feature of this event. Continue reading
Belfast International Arts Festival
Event: Belfast International Arts Festival Where: Belfast – various venues When: 11th October to 29th October Cost: see: belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/Festival Box Office on 028 9089 2707 or drop into Festival Box Office at the MAC. Further information: Belfast International Arts Festival; Brochure;
Save our Strands
This is in a special conservation area of enormous natural beauty and significance. Continue reading
Proud Irish Aboriginal Senator gives Maiden Speech
Malarndirri became immersed in the Yanyuwa/Garawa culture that was her birthright Continue reading
Poetry: Approximately in the key of C by Tony Curtis
I love the beauty of those words. Continue reading
Ceithre Dhán le Colin Ryan
Ar scor Ní rachaidh mé ar an stáitse arís a dúirt sí linn ag cuimhneamh fós ar an mbualadh bos ar an gcur i gcéill a sceitheann fírinne: í ag cúlú uainn go mánla is a masc rósheodach cráite os ár gcomhair amach go fóill is an gúna maisithe ina seasamh leis féin go fóill … Continue reading
Commemoration of Archbishop Daniel Mannix’s First Speech Against Conscription.
As the pool of Australian volunteers had begun to dry, Prime Minister Hughes, ever an avid defender and supporter of the British Empire and of Australia as a key dominion, sought to conscript additional Australian manpower. Continue reading
Lives lived slightly out of tune
For isn’t everything, if looked at closely,
a little off key: lovers and dancers
only a step out, a step away . Continue reading
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