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The Publican and the Schoolteachers: conflicts in Glenmaggie
A young woman of 23 might have seemed a pliable appointment as a teacher at Glenmaggie, but Clara Weeks, who opened the school in June 1875 to public cheering, proved otherwise. Continue reading
The Trilogy that Grew – Adrian McKinty’s Belfast Noir
Duffy is a smart and determined Catholic in a police force that is overwhelming Protestant; and he resides and survives in a Protestant estate because he has a ‘good relationship’ with the leader of the para militaries who run that estate. Continue reading
My last email from John Clarke
The man spoke. I had never seen him, never heard of him before, but boy did he make me laugh. Continue reading
Garrett Cotter: From Cork to Lake George
Actions by the ‘Whiteboys’ led Garrett Cotter into trouble and it was really only luck that found him on a convict ship bound for the colonies instead of the gallows Continue reading
An Irish History Book for Kids
John D. Ruddy, is very good taking a subject that kids find dull and withdrawing them from their devices. Continue reading
April Irish History Circle – in the Streets of Dublin and Cathal Brugha
This tiny part of Dublin has been home to Catholics, Protestants, Jewish, Irvingites, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Methodists and Muslims. How multicultural can you get Continue reading
A treat for Brian Friel Fans at Eltham Little Theatre
An engrossing play about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Continue reading
Eurovision 2017: Three Signs That Ireland Is Trying
After a disappointing run of non-qualifications to the Grand Final of the world’s largest entertainment event, Ireland is back again with another internal selection by RTÉ, and the promising Brendan Murray. Continue reading
Ray Martin and Ireland
For those interested in Irish genealogy, Ray Martin’s forebears make for interesting reading…. Continue reading
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