The Rooney prize is awarded for a body of work by a young Irish writer that shows exceptional promise. Continue reading
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Postgraduate Scholarship in Irish Studies, University of Otago, Dunedin
Postgraduate Scholarships in Irish Studies at University of Otago Continue reading
Rebel Sisters
Despite having the word ‘rebels’ in the novel’s title, the Gifford sisters’ active engagement in the Rising is downplayed. Continue reading
Gaeilge le Glam
Gaeilge le Glam. What is it? Continue reading
Irish words: Shiralee
Les Murray speculates on the ‘odd beginnings’ of shiralee, suggesting, but not asserting ‘Gypsy, perhaps, or Irish origin’ for the word…… Continue reading
Populated by Minnows and Whales in Effusion: Joyce’s Dublin 1904
A BOOK REVIEW by Frances Devlin-Glass Vivien Igoe: The Real People of Joyce’s Ulysses, a Biographical Guide, University College Dublin Press, Dublin, 2016 ISBN: 978-1-910820-06-03 RRP: €40 This is a book that few lovers of Joyce will be able to resist, and they should be urged not to resist. We’ve known since the Linati schema was … Continue reading
Otherworld Stories
CD Review by Niki na Meadhra Helena Byrne: Scéal: a Collection of Irish Stories, Music & Poetry Available at http://helenabyrne.com/sceal RRP: €12 Helena Byrne is an experienced storyteller, seanchaí, who also works as an actor and director, in theatre, founding the Break-Away Project Performance Company in 2012. Her new CD, Scéal, begins with an introduction to the Ireland … Continue reading
Jobs at the EU for Irish speakers
It is expected that almost 200 jobs for Irish speakers, based at institutions in Brussels and Luxembourg will be created over the next five years.
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Looking for Irish in Australia
In a few years I had lost this language. I vowed to go back to Irish and to never again lose it. Continue reading
Lake School 2017 Launch
Launch of the 18th Lake School Continue reading