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Ceithre Dhán le Colin Ryan

Ar scor Ní rachaidh mé ar an stáitse arís a dúirt sí linn ag cuimhneamh fós ar an mbualadh bos ar an gcur i gcéill a sceitheann fírinne: í ag cúlú uainn go mánla is a masc rósheodach cráite os ár gcomhair amach go fóill is an gúna maisithe ina seasamh leis féin go fóill … Continue reading →

Edna O’Brien on Compass

Edna O’Brien on Compass

TV Programme Alert ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corp.) TV last night featured an interview by Gay Byrne with Edna O’Brien. It’s riveting watching, as they clearly like and trust one another. She speaks from the heart about a compliant childhood troubled by fear of the nuns and of her parents, and of her own attempt to get … Continue reading →

Book launch of new novel

Book launch of new novel

Nature of Event: Book launch  of Hannah Kent’s second novel, The Good People, about three women brought together by troubling events in Ireland in 1825. Hannah is the author of Burial Rites. There will also be an interview of the author by Elke Power. When: Tues 27th Sept 6.30pm Where: Readings, Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn Cost: … Continue reading →

Casements flock to play about their great uncle

Casements flock to play about their great uncle

  Brian Gillespie’s new play, Convicted on a Comma: The Trial of Roger Casement generated a deal of interestand many new patrons for Bloomsday. Among them were a couple who identified themselves as relatives. When a second couple did the same, it was assumed that parties were talking about the original family members, so it … Continue reading →