Today, a hundred and eighty years later I stand near his grave in the hot, dry semi-desert land of the Australian ‘outback.’ Emigrating to Australia in the 1860s and becoming one of the burgeoning numbers of the Irish diaspora, John, better known as Jack, was part of a heroic effort to develop this new and challenging land, so different in every way from the green fields of Tipperary. Continue reading
Barm Breac* Recipe It’s that time of year again. Ingredients 500g raisins cut in half 500g sultanas 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp grated lemon rind 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup hot strong tea Two thirds cup Irish whiskey 4 eggs lightly beaten 3 and a half cups plain flour 3 tsps baking powder … Continue reading
I cannot remember exactly how I discovered the book in my teens. What I can remember is the experience of reading it for the first time, of getting lost in its marvellous, frenzied chaos and laughing aloud. It holds a unique appeal for me as an artist because, like a spiral staircase, it tricks you into thinking that you are simultaneously working towards a destination and moving away from it. Continue reading
The longer the book went on, the more convinced I was that I had not read it before, but then I found on the bottom of page 189 a note in my pencilled handwriting. Continue reading
The name Middleton seemed appropriate for this midpoint between Goolwa and Port Elliot, but I was unable to pinpoint where in Ireland the original Middleton was, presumably a place between two towns or village Continue reading
What it really meant to be poor and how to survive it. And a book about a priest who fathered a child with nun. Continue reading
‘That irresistible cocktail of culture and craic that is the Irish Film Festival ‘ – Enda Murray. Bookings now open. 2023 FESTIVAL DATES / LOCATIONS 5- 8 OCT: SYDNEY Dendy Cinema, Newtown 13-15 OCT: BRISBANE Dendy Cinema, Coorparoo 20-22 OCT: CANBERRA Dendy Cinema, Canberra 27-29 OCT: PERTH Luna Cinema, Leederville 2-5 NOV: MELBOURNE Cinema Nova, … Continue reading
The Commission’s contribution to the 2023 referendum is independent and non-partisan, appropriate to its role as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI). We encourage and support the Australian public to consider the Voice proposal and associated referendum through a human rights lens. Continue reading
Traditional Halloween Barm Brack Recipe supplied by Imelda Murphy Traditions. In Ireland at Halloween, it is just as easy to buy Barm Brack from a bakery or even the supermarket. But here is a lovely traditional recipe that is easy to make with simple ingredients to bring the taste of Halloween here. Some bakeries would put a ring … Continue reading
Irish Communities Rally for the Voice 10 October 2023: Photocall for Irish in Melbourne to show support for the Voice. More information on Facebook. A simple way to show your support for First Nations’ call for recognition in the Constitution and the formation of an Advisory body to Parliament. and Online rally 8pm AEST on … Continue reading
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