Because people had been crying out for a resolution of the land question for so long, and had no desire to wait any longer, this, along with war weariness, may have been a big factor in the massive support for acceptance of the treaty with Britain. Continue reading
Ireland and Australia face a number of similar economic and political issues, and among them, currently, is the problem of high inflation.. Continue reading
Still writing, still stirring, Keneally is a model for the ages. Continue reading
Your partners are your long-time opponents, there’s a pandemic, there is noise on you backbench … and then there are the Greens. Who would want to be Taoiseach? Continue reading
A Feature by R. E. Glass Several Tinteán readers and others in the Irish community have expressed the need for a ‘plain language’ explanation of President Michael D Higgins’ comments about economic theory in his speech after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws at Melbourne University. Here goes! It is important to note … Continue reading
A persuasive argument that unification between Northern Ireland and the Republic is inevitable before very long ….. Continue reading
Beyond Leaving is a new series and the title of David Monahan’s upcoming show Continue reading
Nowadays the funds raise $US 540 million for projects both north and south of the Border with over 3000 organisations contributing to its coffers. Continue reading
This is a glorious edition, which adds a lot to the exhibition so many of us enjoyed at the Immigration Museum in Flinders Street – in 2012. Continue reading
Ireland tentatively emerging from its long slump, .. is being cited as the great exemplar of the virtues of austerity. Continue reading
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