there could be no doubt about it, we were hearing a very upbeat, lively Irish jig. Continue reading
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THE OAK ** Quercus robur
The Vikings were the first invaders to realise the potential of the oak. Continue reading
Poetry
The Country Shop to the memory of Mullarkey’s shop, Listrisnane, Bohola, Co. Mayo Sorrow is where a unit of shop, house and home have shut – a stronghold clinging to the bend like a rainbow spanning an ark from the hills above down to the crossroads. Mother, steadfast as the Angelus bell among bags of … Continue reading
The Gloaming Tour
the Irish-American supergroup make their Australian debut with their signature take on traditional Irish folk. Continue reading
GAA questionnaire
Organisations (and individuals) are encouraged to respond to the questionnaire and, if possible, circulate it to their membership.
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Convict Women and Orphan Girls
Their productions, which deliver meticulous historical research with narrative force and aesthetic appeal, have been broadcast around the world, Continue reading
Seán Heuston
It seems Sean Heuston led a double life, by day a diligent and trusted employee of the GSWR and by night and on weekends spending his time on military training and quasi military marches in the Dublin hills. Continue reading
Poetry
human paths dancing ancient steps Continue reading
Convict Women and Orphan Girls
Independent Irish fimmakers Barrie Dowdall & Siobhan Lynam have recently completed a 4-hour documentary series, filmed in Australia, called Convict Women & Orphan Girls which tells the story of the 25,000 convict women, nearly half of them Irish born, who were transported from Ireland to Australia from 1787 to 1853. The series also features the 4,200 … Continue reading
Derek Ryan: Australian East Coast Tour
It is a dream come true to perform my music to an Australian audience. Continue reading