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'The Last Torch' to Make World Premiere in Melbourne, Australia
It's the stuff great films and spellbinding stage performances are made of. In the case of "The Last Torch," though, the story is plucked right from the history books. To be more specific, in this case, the story is taken from the personal journey of 16th century…
Added by The Wild Geese on September 26, 2014 at 4:30am — 2 Comments
Irish Films in New York: Chatting with Niall McKay
The following is a transcript from the LIVE Community Chat held here at TheWildGeese.com on Friday, September 26, 2014 with with Niall McKay of…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 21 - September 27
| Michael Corcoran left his imprint on his Legion, which continued to carry his name after his death in December 1863. |
DOMHNAIGH -- On Sept. 21, 1827, Michael…
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'The Loneliest Boy In The World': A Welcome Addition to the Blasket Island Canon
"The Loneliest Boy In The World"
Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin with Patricia Ahern (Collins Press, 2014)
Review by Felicity Hayes-McCoy.
At the westernmost end of Ireland’s Dingle peninsula,…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 14 - September 20
CÉADAOIN -- On Sept. 17, 1860, units of the Irish Battalion of St. Patrick of the Papal army fought a Piedmontese army allied with Garibaldi
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This Week in the History of the Irish: September 7 - September 13
| Linen Hall Library Lord Charles Cornwallis had already lost one colony, and his reputation wouldn't survive the loss of another. |
LUAIN -- On September 8, 1798,…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 31 - September 6
| Hulton Deutsch Roger Casement being led out of Pentonville Prison, where he would later be hanged. |
MÁIRT -- On September…
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100 Years Ago ... The Lost Opportunity of a Peaceful Path to Irish Independence
A response to some critics of a commemoration of the centenary of the Home Rule act
By John Bruton
Ronan Fanning (Irish Times 16 August) is right to say we should not…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 24-30
DOMHNAIGH -- On August 24, 1968, the Northern Ireland…
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For Irish in NYC, September Brings Focus on 1916, 'The Alt,' Fibin, Baseball
Up and Coming: We're delighted to put the spotlight on a growing number of intriguing events in metro New York in September. Here's a sketch of each along with links for more information:
(BTW, don't hesitate to reach out to fellow WG in…
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Fíbín Set to Bring Exciting Irish Language Show to NYC
We bring you exciting news as our friends and Wild Geese Irish Heritage Partners Fíbín Teo, will be bringing their exciting show "Réiltín" to New York City. Fíbín…
Added by The Wild Geese on August 22, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments
Why the Irish State Should Formally Commemorate the Centenary of Home Rule, Part 2 of 2
Added by The Wild Geese on August 21, 2014 at 11:00am — 2 Comments
Why the Irish State Should Formally Commemorate the Centenary of Home Rule, Part 1
By John Bruton
In 2016, there will be extensive commemoration of the centenary of the Rising in Dublin in 1916.
No comparable commemoration is planned for an earlier centenary, that of 18 September 2014, the 100th anniversary of the passage into law of Home Rule for Ireland.
The events of Easter 1916 inaugurated an armed…
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 17 - 23
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'The Quiet Man' Cottage: On the Brink of Extinction
On the afternoon of Wednesday, 6 August, 2014, our own Ryan O'Rourke had the opportunity to visit the site of the old White O'Morn Cottage in Tiernakill, Maumm, County Galway. This old site, which now lies in ruins, is better known to the world as "The Quiet Man Cottage." The…
Added by The Wild Geese on August 12, 2014 at 4:30pm — 9 Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: August 11-16
| Ultonia Regiment of the Spanish army, toy soldiers by "The Warrior Irish." |
LUAIN -- On August 11, 1744, during the…
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Chatting About Love and Adventure with Cupid's Crusade
The following is a transcript from the LIVE Community Chat held here at TheWildGeese.com on Friday, August 8, 2014 with with Annette…
Added by The Wild Geese on August 8, 2014 at 1:30am — 3 Comments
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This Week in the History of the Irish: August 3 - August 9
| Courtesy of the late Lt. Col. Ken Powers (ret.), historian of the 69th New York Regiment Thomas F. Meagher in zouave uniform while a captain commanding Company K of the 69th New York State Militia. The picture appeared in the… |
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This Week in the History of the Irish: July 27 - August 2
| The National Gallery of Ireland Patrick Sarsfield, by William Mossop… |
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