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A book about Tory Island’s history and mythology directed at the younger reader as well as the curious outsider. Continue reading
Dominating Hagstone is Rathglas, a colony of ‘nun’-like women, home to refugees from the violence that is typically visited on some women in the modern world. Continue reading
A book launch, Roisin O, Riverdance, Talks, Celtic Conversations, and more
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When Frank liked a book, he did not hold back in his enthusiasm for it. Continue reading
What happens to the knowledge and experience, the good and bad things, the loves and dislikes, the stories and beliefs that lived in my brain when I die? Continue reading
A concise history of the politics of religion-based parties in Australia. Continue reading
Edna was a fearless teller of truths, a superb writer possessed of the moral courage to confront Irish society with realities long ignored and suppressed. Continue reading
Willie Clancy School is a profound and deep learning experience for learners of traditional Irish music. Continue reading
The result of decades of land sub-division, as a result of the Act of 1704, and a rapidly increasing population, along with the suppression of the woollen and linen cottage industries which had once flourished, had resulted in the great majority of tenants, especially along the West coast, being left with tiny subsistence landholdings. Continue reading
by Michael Boyle The Woman Who Live Beside Ballymacpeake Mass Rock There are no half measureswith her. Even in gettinga cupán tae in yer hand.But the full spreadof fancy sandwichesand sweet cake at the table.Oh herself and the girlswill never pour ye outan ordinary a wee Black Bush.You’ll get a fill of the glassand then … Continue reading
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