While P.S. Gilmore prepared for his departure from Athlone in September of 1849, the papers are filled with example of the depraved…
ContinueAdded by Jarlath MacNamara on January 19, 2015 at 5:30pm — 7 Comments
In doing some research for the follow-up book to "The Foundling," I needed to find out more about convict ships. I bought a few books and interviewed my Australian cousin, Keiran Hannon, who knows a lot about convict ships and is currently writing a book…
Added by Lonnie on January 18, 2015 at 8:00am — 10 Comments
New York -- About 20 stalwarts, including three members of The Wild Geese, trekked to American Irish Historical Society last night in near sub-zero temperatures for a presentation on "…
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One of the saddest tales in Hamilton’s history is that of the Irish cholera epidemic victims who came here on the immigrant ships of the 1800s, looking for new life -- only to find death on our shores. It’s the story of people of great religious faith, left to die without benefit…
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Christmas Eve was always’s a hive of activity as it dawned with crispy white show on the trees and on the hills surrounding Wolf Tone . Granny O’Rourke was always up early on Christmas Eve as there was always a lot to do. The fire grate would have to be cleaned out and the fire…
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Book review
"Annie's Stories," by Cindy Thompson
Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
Carol…
Added by Fr. John R. Sheehan, SJ on November 22, 2014 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments
My name is Mary Thorpe and I am the author of "That's Just How It Was." I believe my book will hold a great deal of interest for Irish emigrants and their descendants,…
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Added by Brian O'Sullivan on June 22, 2013 at 6:23pm — 2 Comments
In the news this week: British embassy forced to apologise after BBQ 'celebrates' the 200th anniversary of the burning of White House during the War of 1812. The story, and our post below, recall the…
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