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After so many books on him, we desperately needed one by him, which we now have with this anthology of his own words and articles, Continue reading
During 1967, Monash decided to abolish some of the Clubs and Societies because they were considered too frivolous to subsidise and one of these, unfortunately, was ‘The Sons of Erin’. Continue reading
that stream still wound
Its onward carving through ancient
Ground of sod and sedge and glacial sands Continue reading
The High Level Panel considers nominations from the Irish diaspora around the world. Continue reading
Our First Day in Ireland & the day the IRA have declared a ceasefire – to take place at midnight tonight. Continue reading
Tour guiding is a weird way to make a living – telling lies to visitors. If anyone had told me five years ago I’d be doing this, I would have said go back into the bar. Continue reading
Nature of Event: Ulysses for Beginners: Penetrating the ‘Impenetrable’ is a 6-hour intensive course for those who have tried and failed to read Ulysses, the most admired work of modernity. It aims to empower readers by uncovering some of Joyce’s techniques and by examining the architecture of the work. It will be presented by Frances … Continue reading
I have just finished a painting of the fair at Ballycastle which had impressed me no end from the description in the old song. Continue reading
An account of a theatrical performance by Niki na Meadhra Celtic Club, 29 March 2015. Niki na Meadhra performed her one-woman show, Dancing the Bones of Irish Myth and Legend, to a mixed audience of Celtophiles, Narrato-philes, and some enthralled adults and children, at the Celtic Club on Sunday 29 March. It was storytelling taken … Continue reading
Readers of Tinteán who are interested in the Earl Grey Irish Famine orphans, might want to check out Trevor McClaughlin’s blog. See the ‘About’ page of the blog for more on Trevor’s interest in the subject” He commented to Tinteán that his latest post may be not an uplifting post for whichever one of the St Patricks … Continue reading
