Monthly Archives: July 2015

Originally posted on Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland:
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If you think that the “news” is absolute shite wherever you live, you should try watching it in America sometime. (You don’t have to go to America, of course. ‘Tis a silly place. Just watch it online. Positively dreadful. Pablum. … Continue reading →

Crolly (Croithlí) is a tiny village in Co. Donegal, most famously known for “Crolly Dolls.” In case you’re not familiar with them, Crolly Dolls were first produced in 1939, well made, dressed with locally made fabrics, and became a world-wide … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland:
Twenty-four hours after arriving in Dublin, Muhammad Ali rang his publicist Harold Conrad. “Hey, Hal?” said Ali, “where are all the black people in this country?” “Ali,” replied Conrad, “there…

“Beats the hell out of Tyrannosaurus Rex, doesn’t it?” That was the comment my first traditional Irish music teacher made to me after seeing the beaming smile on my face after having learned Marbhna Luimni (Lament for Limerick). He wasn’t … Continue reading →

Originally posted on The History of Na Fianna Éireann :
Patrick O’Mara was a Captain of ‘D’ Company 1st Battalion Fianna Eireann Dublin Brigade and later of the 4th Battalion. Photograph copyright of Jonathan O’Mara