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Frankie's Blankie
Frankie has a blankie that means the world to her.It brings her peace when she is sadand gives her courage when she is scared.In this short children’s storyFrankie shows us how her blankiemakes her feel wholeand gives her comfort and strength.She asks us to suspend judgement andtry to understand…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: March 26 - April 1
LUAIN -- On March 27, 1872, Mary MacSwiney (Maire Nic Shuibhne), republican activist, was born in Surrey, England, of an Irish father and an English mother.(Right: National…
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AdminMeath Artist John Mulvany: Painting the "Last Stand"
Walt Whitman removed his wide-brimmed hat and wiped his brow with his handkerchief. The summer of 1881 was hot and humid in New York City, with 22 days hitting 80̈° or more.…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: March 19 - March 25
DOMHNAIGH - On March 19, 1921 Tom Barry and the West Cork Flying Column ambushed crown forces at Crossbarry, County Cork during the Irish War of Independence. The British had learned that …
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This Week in the History of the Irish: March 12 - March 18
DEARDAOIN -- On March 16, 1828, Patrick Cleburne, one of the finest generals produced by either side during America's long, bloody civil war was born at Bride Park Cottage in Ovens Township,…
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In March, It’s Great to be Irish!
In some parts of Ireland, the first snowdrops, daffodils and crocuses have already appeared, a sure sign that spring and St. Patrick’s Day are almost here! For tea lovers,…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: March 5 - March 11
DOMHNAIGH -- On March 5, 1921, during the Irish War of Independence, an ambush by the Irish Volunteers at Clonbanin, Co. Cork killed British General Hanway Cumming and twelve other British…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: February 26 - March 4
HLUAIN - On February 27, 1735, Thomas Conway, a soldier in French and U.S. armies, was born in Cloghane, County Kerry. Conway was taken to France at the age of six to be…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: February 19 - February 25
LUAIN -- On February 20, 1942, Lt. Edward "Butch" O'Hare became the…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: February 12 - February 18
LUAIN -- On February 13, 1782, Dillon's regiment of the Irish Brigade…
