I read Modern History and Political Science in Dublin University from 1936 to 1940, talking my degree in absentia in January 1940. The most memorable lectures which I attended were those given by Curtis; he was always interesting and amusing, never the dry historian. Continue reading
This poem was published in English as ‘Twin Room” in Tinteán on the 7 May, 2019 (see https://tintean.org.au/2019/05/07/twin-room-by-david-harris/). Here is a version as Gaeilge. Continue reading
The QIA – home of multi-stranded Irish Australian activities – offered all manner of educational and recreational activities… Continue reading
She is following suit with many other Irish language writers who seem to be more and more releasing bilingual books of Irish and English, these being a very helpful resource for the language learner and those of us who shift between these two languages regularly and enjoy them both. Continue reading
Tea drinking may be associated with English culture, but it is still very much part of Irish culture too. Continue reading
Lots to choose from…. This month’s arts roundup features SBS’s celebration on Irish cinema, recent Irish casting news, Folk Festivals and other dates for your diary. We also feature a save the date for an African and Irish music concert on Saturday 6th May. SBS On Demand have put together a catalogue of Irish Films … Continue reading
This sovereignty is a spiritual notion: the ancestral tie between the land, or ‘mother nature’,
and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were born therefrom, remain
attached thereto, and must one day return thither to be united with our ancestors. Continue reading
On being first-timers at Lake School, and teaching Irish at Bungendore. Continue reading
An fear ag rith
trí lánaí
um thráthnóna
The man running through lanes at evening Continue reading
Crainn Jacaranda,/buamaí gorma áille…
Jacaranda trees,lovely explosions of blue. Continue reading
Tinteán 