To celebrate the centenary of the proclamation of the Irish Republic at the Dublin GPO on 24 April 1916, the Melbourne Celtic Club, through its Cultural Heritage Committee is holding a competition to write a Proclamation for an Australian Republic. Continue reading
Celebrate the rich and enduring culture of the Irish in this stirring concert event. Continue reading
The Melbourne Celtic Club’s Cultural Heritage Committee is holding a series of commemorative events Continue reading
Eugene O’Rourke, prominent for years in many Irish groups in Melbourne, was on Australia Day the recipient of a Medal in the Order of Australia for services to ethnic radio. Eugene has broadcast the Irish programme on 3ZZZ since 1975, and is devoted to spreading his expertise in radio by training many other presenters. He has chaired … Continue reading
RTE has internally selected former Westlife member, Nicky Byrne, who has co-written the Irish entry, ‘Sunlight’. Continue reading
Remembering the women of the 1916 Dublin rising. Continue reading
Given that an estimated 30 per cent of Australians claim some degree of Irish ancestry, the study of Irish history is not only highly relevant but logical, Continue reading
International film historian Charles Barr charts a pivotal moment in Ireland’s Independence, Continue reading
‘Death or liberty, and a ship to take us home’ was the catch cry of the largely Irish convicts ——- who staged the Castle Hill rebellion in NSW in 1804: Continue reading
The Tinteán editorial team wish all subscribers and contributors a peaceful and prosperous 2016. Athbhliain faoi shéan agus faoi shona daoibh. The editors are taking a well-earned break over the Christmas/New Year holiday. Our next online newsletter will be on the 6th February 2016. In the meantime, we thought we’d share with you some of … Continue reading
