Posted in December 2016

The President of Ireland’s Christmas Message

The President of Ireland’s Christmas Message

As this year ends and a new one begins, the dream of ‘Peace on Earth’ can seem very distant. In the past year, we have witnessed horrific violence and suffering in countries such as Syria, Yemen and Iraq but also closer to home in Istanbul, Nice, Brussels and in so many other towns and cities. Continue reading

Irish Studies Rock Adelaide

Irish Studies Rock Adelaide

The ISAANZ conference circuit is as healthy and vibrant as it is because it is open to those outside academia and enthusiastically followed by family historians, journalists, and those who take a pride in their Irish heritage. Continue reading

Long, Long Thoughts

Long, Long Thoughts

THE BIRTHING By Maurice Brick On our little farm in Gorta Dubha we had for the most times, seven cows. The cows were well respected. They each had a name and a particular stall in the cowshed. We had Bó Dave which we bought from Dave a’Gabha (blacksmith), Bó Danny we bought from Danny Sheehy … Continue reading