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
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
Ó thuiscint Rinne sí a cuid féin den chathair áit nárbh fhéidir a aithint thar chathracha eile: an tsráid shalach fhada seanduine dúr le madra: anseo a scríobhfadh sí scéal nó a feartlaoi féin: ach chonaic sí uaithi líonra suaite éan ina scriobláil spéire: focal a bhí ag dul ó thuiscint an focal ba cheart … Continue reading
The Perth Australian-Irish Heritage Association ran a superb conference on the weekend of 20-31 July 2016, at Notre Dame University in Perth. Continue reading
Gaeilge le Glam. What is it? Continue reading
these are things that should be looked at in the context that they might happen at some time in the future. Continue reading
Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising helped to shape political forces in Australia at a crucial time in our own national history. Continue reading
I will see you where I go Continue reading
Nature of Event: This weekend event will include some 7 Jump events including the competition between Irish and Australian Irish Jump Jockeys. Katie Walsh, the world’s leading female Jumps Jockey will be featuring in the Grand National Steeplechase on the Sunday. Irish themes and an Irish Band will feature during this Racing Festival. This will be … Continue reading
For many in NI, the ‘open border’ is a tangible sign of the end of ‘The Troubles’. Continue reading
