Their literature, their games, their religion and certainly their language existed at a higher level than anything the locals had to offer. Continue reading
Filed under Irish Dance …
Why is Irish Dance invisible to the Dance World and Arts Bodies in Australia?
The persistence of omissions and misrepresentations of Irish dance and dancers in public media forums also requires attention. Continue reading
Honours for Australian Irish Dance Teachers
Two veterans of Irish Dance honoured in Australia Day list for a lifetime of teaching. Continue reading
Global Irish Newsletter.
This past year has seen a wealth of diaspora activity taking place around the world. Continue reading
ISAANZ 24 conference, 2019 Foregrounding Irish Women
Papers will range from Irish orphan stories, Mary Lee, women in the 1916 Rising and conscription, Irish nuns and identity, chain migration, women in World War 1, through to the 20th century ‘Troubles’ and abortion reform and neonatal deaths. Continue reading
Never Losing the Accent
Excerpts from an autobiographical piece by Michéal Ó Súileabháin Continue reading
The Diasporic Musical that is Winning Hearts around the World
If you enjoy Irish music, you won’t want to miss the musical, Come from Away. Continue reading
Dancing through History
‘Jigs to Jacobites’ provides information about the origins and developmental pathways of forty dance tunes. Continue reading
A Taste of Ireland – The Christmas Spectacular
‘A Taste of Ireland – The Christmas Spectacular’, is Ireland’s most vivid portrayal from the Celtic heart. Continue reading
