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John Anthony Brennan
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Beaufort: The Navan Native Who Charted the Oceans
Posted on May 27, 2022 at 12:16pm 11 Comments 4 Likes
In France, during the reign of King Henry IV (1589-1610), a series of recurring religious conflicts erupted and grew so violent they became known as the Wars of Religion. The war was between the ruling Catholics and a…
The History of the Troscad: Requiem for Bobby
Posted on May 5, 2022 at 12:00am 11 Comments 6 Likes
On this day 5th May 1981 a daring political statement was made when a young man died while adhering to the ancient Irish Brehon law of “Troscad.”
The phenomenon known as ‘troscad’ (translated as ‘hunger strike’) is nothing new in Irish society. It predates Christianity, which swept Ireland in the mid-5th…
ContinueThe Bonfires of Beltaine (May Eve)
Posted on April 30, 2022 at 4:00pm 4 Comments 4 Likes
On the Hill of Uisneach, in a portion of land taken from the province of Connaught, a fortress was erected by High King Tuathal Teachthmar. Uisneach, believed to be the geographical center of Ireland, was, until…
ContinueThe Poet
Posted on April 17, 2022 at 7:52pm 15 Comments 10 Likes
On Easter Monday, April 24 1916 one of the most important events in the long, tortuous history of Ireland took place. The event, so shocking and bold, is still debated and analyzed until this very day.…
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- At 10:20am on October 2, 2014,
Seathrun said…
Hi John. Just out of the cot and heading out to work. Am a bit further North than you (NH) and the leaves are turning.
Regards
Seathrun
- At 7:20pm on September 10, 2015,
Founding MemberJohn M. Walsh said… John,
My world is enriched by having you as a Wild Geese friend. Thanks for the invitation.
John Walsh
- At 7:45pm on September 10, 2015,
John Anthony Brennan said…
You are too kind John......See you soon.
- At 2:53pm on October 17, 2016,
ed o'toole said…
Even with having two male names it is hard to believe he is not a middle-aged woman with excess wrinkles.
I could not read his stuff, as it too hard to take him/her/it seriously.
- At 9:09pm on October 17, 2016,
Could you clarify whom you are addressing ed o'toole? Your comment is a bit vague
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