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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 27 - October 3
DOMHNAIGH -- On Sept. 27, 1847, Civil War veteran and middleweight champion 'Professor' Mike Donovan (pictured) was born in Chicago to Irish-born parents. The first of many memorable events in Donovan's life came when he fought for the Union Army, serving in Sherman's army in its march…
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Keeping Score for 'Jimmy's Hall,' Master Composer George Fenton
The following Q&A with award-winning composer George Fenton is part of Sixteen Films' Production Notes for its biopic "Jimmy's Hall," largely filmed in the story's actual settings in County Leitrim. Fenton has composed music for more than 70 films, including "Jimmy's Hall" and "The…
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Conveying Your Brand’s Irish Story ... 'Wherever Green Is Worn'
Every brand has a story, and Irish brands have a particularly compelling story for our tens of…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 20 - September 26
DOMHNAIGH - On September 20, 1920 Kevin Barry (left) was captured after an IRA attack on a British van. Kevin Barry was born at 8 Fleet Street, Dublin, on January 20th, 1902, the fourth of a family of two boys and five girls. He was only 15 years old when…
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Rekindling Love in 'Jimmy's Hall': Q&A with Simone Kirby
The following Q&A with County Clare-born actor Kirby Simone (Oonagh) in Sixteen Films' biopic "Jimmy's Hall") is part of the studio's Production Notes for the film, shot in the story's actual locales in County Leitrim. The notes,…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 13 - September 19
DOMHNAIGH -- On September 13, 1803, John Barry
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'Undoing' His Irish Education: Q&A With 'Jimmy's Hall' Star Jim Norton
The following Q&A with Dublin-born actor Jim Norton (Father Sheridan in Sixteen Films' biopic "Jimmy's Hall") is part of the studio's Production Notes for the film, shot in the story's actual locales in County Leitrim.…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 6 - September 12
| Linen Hall Library Lord Charles Cornwallis had already lost one colony, and his reputation wouldn't survive the loss of another. |
MÁIRT -- On September 8, 1798,…
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Exploring 'Jimmy's Hall' With Actor Barry Ward (Jimmy Gralton)
The following Q&A with Dublin-born actor Barry Ward (Jimmy Gralton in Sixteen Films' biopic "Jimmy's Hall") is part of the studio's Production Notes for the film, shot in the story's actual locales in County Leitrim. The notes, assembled for the produceers by Benji Wilson, were presented to the…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 30 - September 5
| The Hanging of Henry Joy McCracken by John Carey (1896). Ulster Museum.) |
LUAIN --On August 31, 1767 Henry Joy McCracken, leader of the United…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 23 - 29
LUAIN -- On August 24, 1968, the…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 16-22
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Director Ken Loach: Irish Landscape Stars in 'Jimmy's Hall'
The following Q&A with Sixteen Films Director Ken Loach, in two parts, is part of Sixteen Films' Production Notes for its biopic "Jimmy's Hall." The notes, assembled for the produceers by Benji Wilson, were presented to the entertainment industry trade and news media. We are delighted to share these…
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Director Loach: IrIsh Landscape Stars in 'Jimmy's Hall,' Part 2 of 2
This is Part 2 of 2 of a Q&A with Sixteen Films Director Ken Loach, part of Sixteen Films' Production Notes for its biopic "Jimmy's Hall." The notes, assembled for the produceers by Benji Wilson, were presented to the entertainment industry trade and news media. We are delighted to share these perspectives…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 9 - August 15
| Josephine Bracken wearing traditional Filipino dress, 1896. |
DOMHNAIGH -- On August 9, 1876,…
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Making of 'Jimmy's Hall': Part 3, 'Dance Your Anger'
In the following three-part series, Sixteen Films' screenwriter Paul Laverty writes about the genesis of "Jimmy's Hall." His observations were first published in Sixteen Films' Production Notes, and are reproduced here with permission. Production Photos see here are by …
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 2 - August 8
DOMHNAIGH-- In the early morning hours of August 2, 1943, a small American torpedo boat was moving just west of New Georgia in the Solomon Islands. In command was a young Irish-American destined to one day be the first Catholic…
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Making of 'Jimmy's Hall': Part 2, 'Ah ... He Was a Free Man'
In the following three-part series, Sixteen Films' screenwriter Paul Laverty writes about the genesis of "Jimmy's Hall." His observations were first published in Sixteen Films' Production Notes, and are reproduced here with permission. Production Photos see here are by …
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Catch 'Jimmy's Hall' On the Big Screen While You Can
Been having some trouble finding a local theater showing "Jimmy's Hall"? The inspiring Irish biopic has completed its United States rollout, alas, and pending the occasional festival…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: July 26 - August 1
DOMHNAIGH -- On July 26, 1739, George Clinton (right), soldier, first governor of New York, and vice president of the United States, was born in Little Britain, N.Y., of Irish Protestant parents. Clinton served in his father's New York state militia unit during the French and Indian War before being elected to the New York…
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