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Anois agus arís
WHEN Frances Browne from Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, died in London on August
25, 1879, few people noticed her passing. Yet ‘The Blind Poetess
of Donegal’ had been an internationally bestselling writer as well
as poet. more...
Irish Post 19 October 2006
Anois agus arís
SPIES and informers in Ireland have been a pretty endemic species over the centuries of colonial rule. It was not only in Ireland that England employed agents to spy on the activities of the Irish. During the Napoleonic period in Paris, England’s spymaster, William Wickham (1761-1840) was spending a huge amount on his Parisian spy-network checking the Irish exiles there.
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Irish Post 7 October 2006
Anois agus arís
ON February 1, 1969 in an apartment in a small backstreet in Rome an
81-year-old Irishman was found dead. His Irish passport, which had not
been used since it was issued in 1946, was one of those that listed trade
or profession. The entry bore the extraordinary legend: A person of no
importance.more...
Irish Post 20 September 2006
THE PETER BERRESFORD ELLIS COLUMN
When you believe something is flawed, as in a piece of legislation or
set of rules, the colloquial expression in English is that you can drive
a coach and horses through it.more...
Irish Post 07 September 2006
Siúlach Scéalach le Sharon Ní Chonchúir
Tá Féile Rós Thráighlí ar siúl
faoi láthair. Roimhe seo, cheapas gur ábhar magaidh a bhi
ins an bhféile seo leithscéal cailíní álainne
a chur ar an dteilifís agus stánadh orthu gan náire.more...
Irish Post 23 August 2006
Anois agus arís
Everyone in Ireland is talking about the recent finds of the ancient manuscript
book and fragments found preserved in a bog in Fadden More, Co. Tipperary.
The finds also include a leather book satchel, the second to be found in
the area, dated back to the 7th century. The fact that the book could still
be read by the experts caused me some thought.more...
Irish Post 23 August 2006
Anois agus arís
DURING the Irish War of Independence, 1919-21, there were 10 Irish regiments
serving in the British Army. Following the Treaty, on March 11, 1922,
the War Office ordered the disbanding of seven of these regiments, leaving
the Irish Guards and two Ulster regiments continuing in British military
service.more...
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
Anois agus arís
One of the most poignant deaths of an Irish missionary abroad was the
death in captivity of Sister Mary Clare, Mother Superior of the Society
of the Holy Cross in Seoul, Korea, in 1950.more...
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
Anois agus arís
Could Liverpool have been the scene of one of the greatest mass murders
ever committed against Irish people during the long colonial history of
English rule?more...
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
Anois agus arís
DURING the Irish War of Independence, 1919-21, there were 10 Irish regiments
serving in the British Army. Following the Treaty, on March 11, 1922,
the War Office ordered the disbanding of seven of these regiments, leaving
the Irish Guards and two Ulster regiments continuing in British military
service.more...
(Iirsh Post) 22 march 2006
The mystery of Sacrobosco
One of the most intriguing historical mysteries was whether Ioannes
de Sacrobosco, or John of Holywood, was Irish, English or a Scot.
more...
(Irish Post) 10 Dec 2003
From Pit Boy to the King of Song
Born in Leigh, Lancashire of humble Irish parents, Tom Burke rose
to fame as one Ireland’s greatest tenors as John D. Vose recalls.
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(Irish Post) 03 Apr 2002
The Gathering of the Clan
Conor O’Brien is Prince of Thomond, 18th Baron Inchiquin, 10th Baronet
of Leamaneh, a direct descendant of Brian Boru and head of the O’Brien
clan world-wide. He spoke to Veronica Blake about the heavy responsibilities
of his title and why he has chosen not to walk away from the challenge.
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(Irish Post) 03 Apr 2002
Lordly Anger at Irish Seeking a Welsh Haven
On July 8, 1528, Sir Rhys ap Griffith, a personal friend of the
English Lord Chancellor Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c. 1475-1530), wrote
to him about the problems arising from a mass immigration of Irish
into Pembroke which had recently taken place.
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(Irish Post) 13 Mar 2002
Aeida Guevara Traces Irish Roots
The Daughter of Che Guevara, hero of the 1959 Cuban revolution,
is visiting Galway next week and hoping to trace her Irish roots.
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Celebrating the Life of the Minstrel Man
He sold millions in America — and helped inspire the revival in
Irish music. So why is Thomas Moore still ignored by so many people?
Malcolm Rogers investigates. Thomas Moore songs aren’t everybody’s
cup of tea. You won't get Donal ...
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(Irish Post) 06 Mar 2002
Historical Dublin
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral embodies the history and heritage of the
Irish people from the earliest times to the present day
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Using Language as a Tool to Win Over Native Irish
During the years of Queen Elziabeth's reign, members of the settler
community produced books about Ireland which were generally hostile
to the Irish and their way of life.
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(Irish Post) 13 Feb 2002
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Ousted King Dermot invited the Normans
In the late autumn of AD 1175 the scribe making an entry into the
Annals of Clonmacnoise thought that he had good news to report to
the people of Ireland.
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(Irish Post) 06 Feb 2002
Sentimental Journey
Author Terry Eagleton is one of the most published authors in recent
years. Susan Press talks to him about his memoir, The Gatekeeper.
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How the English Tamed Ireland's Gaelic Ways
The beginning of the end for the Gaelic world came in the 16th century,
when England’s Tudor monarchs launched determined, and ultimately
successful, efforts to conquer Ireland.
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Arts Roundup
Marie Jones’ Stones In His Pockets continues its run at the Duke
of York’s (0207 369 1791) in London’s West End
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(Irish Post) 23 Jan 2002
Huge Demand for Crafts
Over 10,000 international buyers from around the world are expected
to descend on Ireland’s annual crafts trade fair in Dublin this
week. more...
(Irish Post) 23 Jan 2002
A Song to Remember
On the 30th anniversary of the death of Padraic Colum in January
1972, Malcolm Rogers considers his life and his most famous work,
She Moved Through The Fair
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(Irish Post) 23 Jan 2002
JRR Tolkien - the Irish Connection
The imagination of author JRR Tolkien who created the mystical Middle
Earth of the Lord of the Rings was first nurtured in the Irish community
in the Midlands. more...
(Irish Post) 23 Jan 2002
A Daring but Imperfect Hero
Donal Cam, The O Sullivan Bere, (1560-1618) has been portrayed in
Irish history as one of the greatest heroes of the Irish struggle
against the Elizabethan forces. His epic march from Glengarriff
to Leitrim has been glorified in folklore through the ages.
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(Irish Post) 16 Jan 2002
A Chance to Learn Irish
Irish language college Coláiste na nGael have organized an Irish
language weekend for May 4 to 6, 2002
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