The longer the book went on, the more convinced I was that I had not read it before, but then I found on the bottom of page 189 a note in my pencilled handwriting. Continue reading
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Middleton’s Irish connection
The name Middleton seemed appropriate for this midpoint between Goolwa and Port Elliot, but I was unable to pinpoint where in Ireland the original Middleton was, presumably a place between two towns or village Continue reading
Two Books to Make us Think
What it really meant to be poor and how to survive it. And a book about a priest who fathered a child with nun. Continue reading
A Feast of Irish Film
‘That irresistible cocktail of culture and craic that is the Irish Film Festival ‘ – Enda Murray. Bookings now open. 2023 FESTIVAL DATES / LOCATIONS 5- 8 OCT: SYDNEY Dendy Cinema, Newtown 13-15 OCT: BRISBANE Dendy Cinema, Coorparoo 20-22 OCT: CANBERRA Dendy Cinema, Canberra 27-29 OCT: PERTH Luna Cinema, Leederville 2-5 NOV: MELBOURNE Cinema Nova, … Continue reading
Australian Human Rights Commission Voice Referendum
The Commission’s contribution to the 2023 referendum is independent and non-partisan, appropriate to its role as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI). We encourage and support the Australian public to consider the Voice proposal and associated referendum through a human rights lens. Continue reading
Barm Brack for Halloween
Traditional Halloween Barm Brack Recipe supplied by Imelda Murphy Traditions. In Ireland at Halloween, it is just as easy to buy Barm Brack from a bakery or even the supermarket. But here is a lovely traditional recipe that is easy to make with simple ingredients to bring the taste of Halloween here. Some bakeries would put a ring … Continue reading
What’s on in October and November
Irish Communities Rally for the Voice 10 October 2023: Photocall for Irish in Melbourne to show support for the Voice. More information on Facebook. A simple way to show your support for First Nations’ call for recognition in the Constitution and the formation of an Advisory body to Parliament. and Online rally 8pm AEST on … Continue reading
John Corbett’s Reminiscence of Edmund Curtis
I read Modern History and Political Science in Dublin University from 1936 to 1940, talking my degree in absentia in January 1940. The most memorable lectures which I attended were those given by Curtis; he was always interesting and amusing, never the dry historian. Continue reading
The Lundy Principle in Northern Ireland
Are the DUP ever going to change? Continue reading
England’s Difficulty, Ireland’s Opportunity:
The trouble is… The Irish Rugby team have form, and not in a good way…. Continue reading
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