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September 2026 Blog Posts
The Fire of Erin in the Coalfields: How Ashton-in-Makerfield Preserved an Irish Identity by Tim Flynn
The Brian Boru Club and Irish Political Identity
At the centre of this story stands the historic Brian Boru Irish Club, founded in the late nineteenth century by members of Ashton’s Irish community. The club traces its origins to around 1889, with evidence of activity from the mid-1880s, and is widely regarded as one of the oldest surviving Irish clubs in Britain.
Named after…
Added by T.S.Flynn on September 14, 2026 at 6:00pm — No Comments
Rebel Sounds: How the Children of the Irish Diaspora Built the Sound of Modern Britain
While Thatcher's government demonised Irish identity through state-sanctioned paranoia, the children of immigrants were quietly staging a hostile takeover of the British charts. From the punk vitriol of Johnny Rotten to the ethereal subversion of Kate Bush, this is the story of how the displaced sons and daughters of the Irish Underground…
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Ireland's Future Is Not a Corporate Merger
Donald Trump's latest intervention in Irish affairs has demonstrated a striking lack of appreciation for the constitutional and political sensitivities that continue to shape relations on the island of Ireland. During his visit to Dublin, the American president departed from the carefully guarded neutrality traditionally maintained by U.S.…
ContinueAdded by T.S.Flynn on September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: September 13 - September 19
DOMHNAIGH -- On September 13, 1803, John Barry (left), of Ballysampson, Co.Wexford, considered by many to be the 'Father of the U.S. Navy,' died in Philadelphia. At a young age, Barry went to sea as a fisherman; by age 20, he had a master's license. He emigrated to Philadelphia in…
Added by The Wild Geese on September 12, 2026 at 2:17pm — No Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: September 6 - September 12
MÁIRT -- On September 8, 1798, Lord Cornwallis
Added by The Wild Geese on September 5, 2026 at 12:30pm — No Comments
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