the female line has generally displayed inspired leadership, probably commencing with Alicia Lalor, Peter Lalor’s wife Continue reading
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Big Houses
‘The Irish Country House’ is an important addition to our knowledge and interpretation of the country houses in Ireland, their dynamics, how they worked in the past and the relevance they might have for the future. Continue reading
WB Yeats 150th Anniversary Commemoration
In order to re-create the atmosphere of Coole Park House, the concert will take place in the recital room of Buckleys of Dunnolly, which hosts a beautiful grand piano. Continue reading
Skeletons in the Cupboard
They kept their grim deeds as quiet as possible by using a wooden spade Continue reading
At a Crossroads: Archaeology engages with Myth
The textual lore this book on Archaeology draws on is not only saga and epic, but also place-lore, and interestingly, hagiography. Continue reading
The Century Ireland Project
News reporting on life in Ireland 100 years ago is supported by a wealth of visual, archival and contextual material Continue reading
The Embassy of Ireland invites submissions
The Embassy of Ireland, Canberra invites the submission of funding proposals for events in Australia and New Zealand to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising. Continue reading
Once Upon a Barstool
What a rarity it is to be seduced by the sound of the human voice and the beauty and rhythm of the spoken word: Continue reading
Celtic Club
The 100th Anniversary of the 1916 is next year and the Club has plans to celebrate in style. Continue reading
Podcast: Episode 5 of The Irish at Gallipoli by Dr Jeff Kildea.
Despite initial success in the seizure of Chocolate Hill, the Irish would suffer greatly at the hands of determined Turkish defenders Continue reading
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