There is an older generation in Ireland for whom the first Australian name they ever heard was that of John Landy. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Continue reading
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From the Papers
Snippets from the Irish newspapers. Continue reading
Hurling – ballet with camáns
Hurling is coming to Australia. At stake is the beautiful Wild Geese Trophy Continue reading
Worth More than a Thousand Words
A miscellany of Irish books…. Continue reading
Playing with the Cats
Tadhg Kennelly’s job is to find young Irish lads who are likely to make it in the highly competitive world of Australian Rules football. Mark O’Connor is one such. Continue reading
July in the Irish History Circle – A Champion Lady Tennis Players
Anti-discrimination laws, if enforced, would certainly place restrictions on 12 July Parades. Continue reading
Golden Boy of Australian Boxing.
Darcy’s body was embalmed and brought back to Australia to a hero’s reception from the Australian people Continue reading
The Maximalist by Matt Cooper
Tony O’Reilly was the tallest of Irish tall poppies, an easy target for the begrudgers, but the author makes a strong case for Tony O’Reilly, the modern Irish patriot. Continue reading
It’s About More Than Winning.
perhaps the biggest contrast is in the personality of the two central characters, hinted in the title that each chose for his book. Continue reading
Irish Academic Press September Newsletter
Such was the case 100 years ago as an entire sporting generation was decimated, not by accident or mishap, but by dint of their valour and sacrifice. Continue reading
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