rish poetry is known for its lyricism and romanticism, and it might be seem strange to find beauty in the controversial ‘Fairy Tale of New York’, but comparisons can indeed be made between this popular song and traditional love poetry. Continue reading
The other songs cut straight to the chase of the reality of war. Mrs McGrath and Johnny, I hardly knew you. They give a heartbreaking perspective on the horror and futility of war and although tinged with humour they give a firsthand account of the injuries and lifelong disabilities inflicted. Continue reading
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MacGowan’s anarchic spirit is well served by Julien Temple, who writes and directs, bringing a lifetime of music filmmaking and a keen sense of place and time. Continue reading
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Two new OAM recipients with connection to Tintean Continue reading
If you enjoy Irish music, you won’t want to miss the musical, Come from Away. Continue reading
European elections, murder, the courts, two true Dubs Continue reading
My first ‘dance’, a hop, as it was known then, was at the local ‘Legion of Mary’, organised by a fellow teenager…. Continue reading
The Irish punkers will play headline gigs in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth throughout July.
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They are quite simply one of the most promising young bands to come out of Ireland in several decades. Continue reading
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