Though the shrine was built in the early twelfth century, Saint Manchan died in AD. 644. Contextual evidence allows the authors to point to possible reasons the saint’s life and work might be commemorated years later by such craftsmanship. Continue reading
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Seasonal Poems
Vermeer would have made much of it Continue reading
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Finding Our Heart in Irish
The Statement from the Heart won this year’s Australian international peace prize, the Sydney Peace Prize, from 200 nominations. Continue reading
In a Subjunctive Mood by David Harris
His light touch reflects his playful approach to a range of topics. Continue reading
Worth More than a Thousand Words
A miscellany of Irish books…. Continue reading
Harry Clarke’s War
the book is beautifully produced and illustrated Continue reading
Christmas Fair in St. Enda’s
Christmas Fair and Concert at St Enda’s Continue reading
John Francis Sheridan Le Fanu Byrne, Artist
A profile of an Irish-born artist whose artistic practice began painting Sinn Fein symbols on Christmas cards and painting by hand, plaster statues of saints. Continue reading
The Women of 1916 Mural
Irish artist Gearoid O’Dea has installed a 35 foot street art installation inspired by the Women of 1916, with the piece being unveiled on International Women’s Day. Continue reading
Pure and Sublime Poetry: A conversation with visual artist Robert Amos
Sara Jewell, of Waywords and Meansigns, interviews a Canadian Visual Artist. Joyce aficionado Robert Amos has had a copy of Finnegans Wake since 1969. One of Victoria’s best known artists talks frankly to us about Finnegans Wake, decorating the entirety of the James Joyce Bistro in Victoria, British Columbia, and writing out (by hand) one of … Continue reading