Monthly Archives: July 2015

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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 →

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 →

“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

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 →