The Fenians were an oathbound and highly secret group of ruthless killers, who were much more adept than those presented here. Continue reading
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Remember hoping for an Australian Republic?
The story of Tom Keneally’s involvement in the Australian Republican Movement and of the many who supported a Republic from the foundation of Australian society. Continue reading
Keneally’s Biographer on Towards Asmara
The New York Times compared Towards Asmara to For Whom The Bell Tolls in its open support for an armed struggle – a big, debatable comparison. Continue reading
Next Melbourne Irish Studies Seminar – open to everyone everywhere
A seminar on commemorations, which have played a pivotal role in Ireland as a way of re-evaluating the ideals and objectives of those who fought for an independent county. Continue reading
Remembering John Hume: Three Tributes
John Hume consistently articulated the view that the differences of race, religion or nationality which led to hatred and conflict are accidents of birth which should be respected and celebrated as the essence of humanity. Continue reading
A Good Girl from Graigh na Muilte Iarainn
A Galway man, with Norman and Spanish blood, coursing and cursing through his veins, he could cant and gammer with horse traders Continue reading
Great Irish Famine Commemoration Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, 30 August 2020 LiveStream
The artist Hossein Valamanesh always insisted the monument was not just about the Great Irish Famine but about all famine. For me, this is what makes it a great monument. Continue reading
Nicholas O’Donnell’s Education : A Centenary Reflection
One hundred years have passed since the death of Dr Nicholas O’Donnell (1862-1920), an Irish-Australian leader inMelbourne. Continue reading
The Irish and Australian Law
The role of Irish lawyers in colonial Australia has received regular attention over the years
but has not achieved much clarity. Continue reading
Cuckoon’s Nest
Working through Irish-music tune-names for an article in the 3rd edition of Companion to Irish Traditional Music, Fintan Valelly was time-travelled back to the 1800s, conjured by those melodic ‘handles’ into a heaving landscape of people, lives, places and the everyday. Continue reading
