Last month we had an account of Fr Bob Arthure’s cocooning with the good nuns at Glencairn Abbey where he has found a new interest, writing blogs. Here are some of his writings on St Carthage. ST CARTHAGE (MOCHUDA) OF LISMORE Traditional feast day: 14 May; Liturgical feast day (since Vatican II): 15 May … Continue reading
Tagged with Australian History …
Australia’s Great Love Story
‘Love, Politics, Murder! A sell out success!’ Continue reading
Mountbellew Workhouse Project
It is inspirational! Continue reading
Ó dhúchas
The Aboriginal languages of Australia are infinitely older than either Irish or English Continue reading
Exile: Songs and Tales of Irish Australia
Celebrate the rich and enduring culture of the Irish in this stirring concert event. Continue reading
Death or Liberty – an Australian/Irish documentary
‘Death or liberty, and a ship to take us home’ was the catch cry of the largely Irish convicts ——- who staged the Castle Hill rebellion in NSW in 1804: Continue reading
Governor Richard Bourke Commemorated
During the evening the invited guests were informed and entertained by talks on Bourke Continue reading
Barry versus Kelly At Beechworth Kelly Festival
I’ll see you where I go Continue reading
Ned’s Nemesis
The book really gets into its stride examining the ins and outs of the Kelly trial – especially the ineptitude of Kelly’s lawyer. Continue reading
The Man They Call The Banjo
the secret love affair between Banjo Paterson and Christina Macpherson as they wrote Waltzing Matilda Continue reading