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Seanfhocail: Beatha teanga í a labhairt. The life of a language is to speak it.
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An Nuacht; The Strange Case of Nigel Trevor-Smythe
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
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Crolly Dolls vs. the “Troll Bitch”
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
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1972 – Muhammad Ali fights Al “Blue” Lewis in Dublin and defeats him via a TKO (technical knockout) in round 11.
There is “timely” and there is timeless. What follows is both. Read on and watch; learn a little something about nearly everything, courtesy of your friends at Stair na hÉireann and the greatest fighter of all time. Stair na hÉireann … Continue reading
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Questioning The Media Myth Of The Moderate Orange Order
Originally posted on AN SIONNACH FIONN:
British terrorists pose with an L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, two Webley Mk IV Service Revolvers, a home-made Sterling submachine gun Another July 12th round of rioting, street disturbances, house-burnings and general displays of sectarianism, racism…
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Musica Universalis; T. Rex and Trad
“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
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Patrick O’Mara Captain Fianna Eireann
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
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Looking Into the Barrel of a Gun II; Independence Day
Happy birthday, America. Thank you. And you’re welcome. (M., I apologise for writing this without your permission, but I could not find you and know that you’ll forgive me, and thank you from the bottom of my heart,) Years ago, … Continue reading
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