The story of a priest, much ahead of his time, rather than of a place.That he devoted his greatest efforts to trying to help his parishioners through the Famine is why he best deserves to be remembered Continue reading
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In some ways, John Gilligan is the ultimate Irish joke, a small man of limited intelligence who managed by dint of violence to persuade those around him that he was the boss. Continue reading
New Irish and Irish Australian novels reviewed by Frank O’Shea. Continue reading
It may help to know that the book is written by an Australian-born journalist, now living in Dublin. She comes to the story as a neutral outsider, unburdened by the many educational and social experiences that an Irish writer would carry. Continue reading
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Sine fadas all over the place. Continue reading
Still writing, still stirring, Keneally is a model for the ages. Continue reading
New Books reviewed by Frank O’Shea. Continue reading
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This book by two Darwin-based journalists, is a comprehensive account of the mystery of Paddy Moriarty’s disappearance. Continue reading
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A graphic life of Ernie O’Malley and a an account of the divided loyalties after the signing of the Treaty… Continue reading
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More new Irish fiction reviewed by Frank O’Shea. Gay detectives, dying with dementia, campus life at Trinity, rape-crime and legal trickery. Continue reading
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