The feelings expressed by the poets of the time brought home the anguish that drove these young men. All were at a pivotal point in their lives when they refused to ‘bow’ to a future under exploitative foreign domination Continue reading
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La Mama Theatre presents: In Search of Owen Roe
In Search of Owen Roe is a powerful and engaging piece of storytelling, featuring a myriad of characters, an evocative sound design and richly nuanced text.
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The Man They Call The Banjo
the forbidden romance, the love triangle and the mystery surrounding the death of Australia’s most iconic figure – The Jolly Swagman Continue reading
Celtic Thunder Legacy Tour
Since its inception, Celtic Thunder has thrilled audiences the world over with their signature vocal harmonies and ensemble productions. Continue reading
Remembering 24th April 1916
The 24th April 1916 is the actual date of the Easter Rising in Dublin. Continue reading
Eurovision Update: Romania’s difficulty is Ireland’s opportunity
A News Item by Tintean’s Eurovision Correspondent Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the Eurovision Song Contest Final have improved overnight with a shock announcement from the European Broadcasting Union. Romania has been disqualified from competing at the Contest in 2016 because its national broadcaster, TVR, has failed to meet an outstanding debt deadline. The issue, … Continue reading
Advanced Joyce course 30 April 2016
This course is designed to cater to the needs of those who have a working knowledge of Ulysses. It focusses on the less naturalistic and more experimental chapters of Ulysses, and in particular Nausicaa, Ithaca, Circe and Cyclops. ADVANCED COURSE I on ULYSSES ‘Melodiotiosities in Pure Effusion’: Joyce’s Avant-Gardism When? 12 noon-6.30pm, Sat. 30 April … Continue reading
The 2016 Kathleen Fitzpatrick History Lecture
This lecture will examine the Rising from two perspectives: as a ‘theatre of war’ and as re-enactment. Continue reading
‘The Pulse’ with Bernard Ryan
My radio program is not “Celtic’ – though Yeats’ ‘Easter 1916’ is read ‘religiously’ this time on my show every year! Continue reading
Ireland at Eurovision 2016 – Nicky and the Balkan Divas
Nicky Byrne’s Eurovision song, ‘Sunlight’ has steadily lost ground as the other entries in the field of 43 countries have been released. Ireland is now ranked 25th in the overall field with the bookmakers. Continue reading
