In this highly readable memoir, Mary, in conjunction with her daughter, Tessa, narrates how a ‘reserved freckle-faced bookworm’ (p.26) from Ballina ‘a small town in a small country on the western periphery of Europe’, became one of Ireland’s most recognisable and celebrated leaders, both domestically and internationally. Continue reading
The poems in Irish illustrate the directness of the language, its peculiar music, its power to evoke a history which seldom finds a voice in English… Continue reading
Sexton is not one to pull his punches… Continue reading
The passing of Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, possibly the best poet of his generation will be celebrated with readings of his poetry Continue reading
Celtic Club Celebrates Seniors Week with a range of activities… Continue reading
VICTORIA’S Regional Irish associations, Cultural Groups, Festival Committees, Radio Stations, Theatre Groups, Language Groups, Dance Groups ETC – from Melbourne, and all around Victoria (including South West Victoria, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Sunraysia, and Gippsland) , as well as VICTORIAN RECIPROCAL CLUBS and CELTIC CLUB MEMBERS (Other City and Country members) are warmly invited to attend and support this ‘Get … Continue reading
Irish plays in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Continue reading
Breaking News…..Val Noone to receive Honorary Doctorate for his work in Irish Studies Continue reading
This 3 day seminar aspires to bring together dedicated and enthusiastic Joyceans from New Zealand and Australia to share their ‘worlds’ with one another, and with distinguished speakers Professor Vicki Mahaffey (University of Illinois) and Dr Tony Thwaites (University of Queensland). For more information, click here. All are welcome to the associated public lectures: “Practicing Joyce”, … Continue reading
The story is told by each of the characters in turn: each perspective is distinctive and fertile ground for ironic musings on Kirsty’s brittle quest for celebrity. Continue reading
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