The offspring of a full suite of 8 Irish great grandparents, Brenda Niall grew up in a cosily inwardly-focussed Catholic world, until and beyond her university training. This was not unusual in her era Continue reading
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Mannix and Ireland in the 1920s
Mannix and De Valera had swapped places; De Valera in his early years wanted to be a bishop, Mannix now aspired to the role of statesman Continue reading
Stories from the Visitors’ Book
the title of the visitors’ book is significant. According to Professor Patrick O’Farrell, the mission adopted the practice of calling itself the ‘Irish Legation’ to further emphasise its distinctive status Continue reading
The Sadness Of Dr Mannix
for him nothing remotely matched these Irish events in importance. Continue reading
Centenary of Archbishop Mannix’s ‘Trade-War’ Speech
Come to the centenary re-enactment of the speech, by noted actor Rod Quantock. Continue reading
‘IRELAND WILL BE FREE’
This remarkable film of St Patrick’s Day 1920 in Melbourne is an impassioned call for Ireland’s independence Continue reading
Commemoration of Archbishop Daniel Mannix’s First Speech Against Conscription.
As the pool of Australian volunteers had begun to dry, Prime Minister Hughes, ever an avid defender and supporter of the British Empire and of Australia as a key dominion, sought to conscript additional Australian manpower. Continue reading
Books of Interest
Recently published books, of interest to our readers. Continue reading
Mannix in his own words
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
Unanswered Questions About Dr Mannix
Although there has been continuing interest in Dr Mannix, especially since the celebrations for the centenary of his arrival in Australia, a number of puzzles about his career and personality remain. Continue reading
