This talk gives a ‘grass-roots’ account of events in Co. Leitrim, a microcosm of what was happening throughout the Republic of Ireland in later years: “They didn’t like to talk about it”. Continue reading
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Melbourne Irish Studies Seminar Series
Nature of Event: Come and join us for a great seminar on this coming Tuesday, 18 September. Dr Craig D’Alton will be talking on the topic: ‘The D’Altons of Dublin: An Irish Regency Romance’ Catherine and John D’Alton were an Irish Catholic gentry couple, based in Dublin. John held a small estate in Westmeath, but worked as … Continue reading
Celtic Club’s 131st Anniversary Dinner 2018
Nature of Event: An opportunity to kick back with like-minded Irish and Irish-identified folk for an evening of good food, music and craic. The Pikemen will perform cover songs from Christy Moore, The Dubliners, Makem & Clancy, Eric Bogle and more. Canapes on arrival and two courses. Wine expert Jenny Polack has chosen the … Continue reading
2019 Gaeltacht Melbourne January 25-28.
A summer immersion in the Irish language in International House, University of Melbourne over the Australia Day weekend…. Continue reading
Barry vs Kelly
Play about Ned Kelly to be reprised in regional Victoria Continue reading
A new film about the Vinegar Hill rebellion
An invitation to an event in Penrith (New South Wales). Continue reading
Slow Reading of ‘Ulysses’ in Brisbane
Reading Ulysses slowly and in a community. Continue reading
Mud and Blood by Meg McNena
The play powerfully captures in battle and at home the courage of Australian men and women. Continue reading
Sinn Fein – the early years 1905 – 1922
What if there had been no Easter Rising? Continue reading
James Joyce’s Ulysses – Taking The Next Step
at the end of the day you WILL feel inspired to explore this wonderful book further… that’s a promise!
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