This Week in the History of the Irish: January 5 - January 11 Blog This Week in the History of the Irish: January 5 - January 11 1 Like Loach's 'Hidden Agenda' (1990) When "Hidden Agenda" was released, over 20 years ago, it was often lambasted as anti-British propaganda. The plot hinged around the murder of an American civil rights lawyer by State forces - and fea… Discussion Loach's 'Hidden Agenda' (1990) 2 Likes Prophesies, predictions and portends for 201… Read The Wild Geese take on St. Malachy's prophecy Discussion Prophesies, predictions and portends for 201… 4 Likes Irish Radio USA Interview I just had the most wonderful interview with Adrian Flannelly that was broadcast today. He was a pleasure to speak to. Discussion Irish Radio USA Interview 1 Like Searching for Info About a Site in Donegal Hello all, About ten years ago I was in Donegal and a local was nice enough to drive me around for an afternoon (we have since lost touch).  She took me to what I think was Malin Head, and we walke… Discussion Searching for Info About a Site in Donegal 3 Likes If Not Oswald then Who?

Blog If Not Oswald then Who? 1 Like LIVE Community Chat This Monday: 100% Irish 'Beef'

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Blog LIVE Community Chat This Monday: 100% Irish 'Beef' 2 Likes 'Ondine' (2009) Here's another great (and recent) film I've just remembered about. "Ondine" is a Neil Jordan film starring Colin Farrell. Discussion 'Ondine' (2009) 1 Like LIVE Community Chat: 2014 Irish Farmers Cale… event LIVE Community Chat: 2014 Irish Farmers Cale… 3 Likes Paul Brady Member Paul Brady 1 Like 'An Everlasting Piece' (2000)   About a Protestant and Catholic who go into business together selling wigs in and around Belfast.  Some funny moments but listen carefully or you will miss them.  They can work together; they can… Discussion 'An Everlasting Piece' (2000) 2 Likes From Béarra to Bréifne: The Epic March of O'Sullivan Beara

Blog From Béarra to Bréifne: The Epic March of O'Sullivan Beara 12 Likes Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the Medal of Honor Awardee Behind 'Lone Survivor'

Blog Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the Medal of Honor Awardee Behind 'Lone Survivor' 5 Likes 'Some Mother's Son' (1996)   Talking about "Hunger" brought to mind "Some Mother's Son" with the great Fionnula Flanagan and Helen Mirren as mothers of two of the 1981 hunger strikers-both from different backgroungs and diffe… Discussion 'Some Mother's Son' (1996) 3 Likes 'Kisses' (2008)   I watched this on TV this past year. I have to admit I had a lot of trouble understanding the dialogue, to the extent that I frequently stopped it to read the Hebrew subtitles. Has anyone seen it?… Discussion 'Kisses' (2008) 1 Like 'Once' (2006) Who has seen this movie from 2006, set and filmed in Dublin? It's very modest and is just a sweet film with lots of music. Discussion 'Once' (2006) 2 Likes 'Grabbers' (2012) This doesn't rank up there with the classics by any means, but my kids saw this on Netflix and we watched it for a laugh and a huge laugh we got too! Here is the write up for "Grabbers" - it speaks f… Discussion 'Grabbers' (2012) 1 Like 'Waking Ned Devine' (1998) This is a very funny movie.  Surprised no one has mentioned it.  I can't remember the name of the actor who starred but he was quite famous (now deceased).  Can anyone help me with that?    Discussion 'Waking Ned Devine' (1998) 5 Likes An Interview with Irish Comic Creator Paddy Brown

First off, Paddy is a Hell of a nice guy! Secondly, he gives an IMPRESSIVE interview!…

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