Unveil Ireland's History From 1800-1921 -- New Book Attempts to Recount Events in Ireland as Part of the United Kingdom Dec 1, 2008
January 7, 1707 marked an important turnaround in the history of Ireland -- on this date, the Act of Union came in force. Ireland Within The Union 1800-1921 is a historical book that puts together the things that took place in Ireland within this Union. (Primezone Releases)
The Secret Scripture Sep 9, 2008
It sounds from this description as if this is the most personal of novels but it's also a searing commentary on the eternally troubled history of Ireland, a narrative that interlocks with earlier work of Barry's along similar lines. Much of Roseanne's early life in Sligo is a direct result of Ireland's infinitely complicated sectarian violence and civil war: people's lives are blown about, and blown up, by the careless force of the times. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Films reel in Irish history Aug 8, 2008
It focuses on the history of Ireland from 1896 and 1918, with an emphasis on the events surrounding Easter week in 1916. The film has footage shot in Dublin during the uprising. (Montana Standard, MT)
Film schedule Aug 8, 2008
(90 minutes) History of Ireland between 1896 and 1918 ... History of Ireland between 1896 and 1918. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ramblers get Waterloos Irish up writeLink("vid_id=1124&file=legsinkilts.flv"); Aug 5, 2008
"A lot of the songs give a history of Ireland. Every song has a tale behind it. And there's a whole new generation out there looking for the music all over again.". Clark, the entertainment director, began the process of booking festival bands in December. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hurlers recruit new players (59) Jul 28, 2008
Hurling is older even than the written history of Ireland, said Jeremiah O Sullivan, a high school history teacher and instructor at the hurling workshop. The sport is a cross between lacrosse, rugby, soccer and field hockey. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The dark colors in a ruined tapestry Jun 15, 2008
Q. Are you writing the hidden history of Ireland. A. These days, you're no longer taking these things out of the darkness, you're simply saying that they are important dark colors in our ruined tapestry. (Boston Globe)
Offering good cheer Jun 10, 2008
" He stops himself. "I can tell you the whole history of Ireland. " He takes his internet research seriously. And customers take his cooking advice seriously. "Braise the stew meat in a little olive oil and garlic," he tells a woman wondering what to do with the package of beef cubes in her hand. "I start all my stews that way; then add the vegetables. (NJ.com -- Times)
Who's more compassionate when it comes to freedom? May 6, 2008
cross1242 wrote on May 5, 2008 2:05 PM:" xdfred, on the Irish famine, just look in any history of Ireland. There are plenty and because the famine was such a seminal event it Irish history, plenty of time is spent on it. And, if you pick it, presumably you won't be able to say that I'm just flapping my chops. ". cross1242 wrote on May 5, 2008 2:18 PM:" xdfred, I'm not so sure that Zimbabwe is anything other that a personal fiefdom of Robert Mugabe. I'm not sure that it qualifies either as... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ireland's past is another country May 2, 2008
The more, too, he begins to uncover the buried history of Ireland in the last century, a country in which there were thousands of Roseannes, women who were 'disappeared' into asylums and convents when they fell pregnant outside wedlock or were abandoned by their husbands ... A kind of Freudian history of Ireland, then. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
* Tributes flow as Paisley says he'll give up DUP job Mar 6, 2008
Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern called Paisley's decision to go "a watershed in the history of Ireland.". Paisley has been under pressure from within the DUP in recent weeks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Northern Ireland's Paisley Will Resign as Province's First Minister in May Mar 5, 2008
The announcement is a ``watershed in the history of Ireland,'' Irish Prime Minister said in an e-mailed statement yesterday. The leadership he has shown in recent years means that future generations of Irish people, North and South, will live in a peace and prosperity that previous generations could only dream of. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Peace-broker 'Dr No' Paisley quits Mar 5, 2008
Irish premier Bertie Ahern, meanwhile, called Paisley's decision to go "a watershed in the history of Ireland.". "He is a giant figure in the history of these islands," Ahern said. (iAfrica.com)
St. Patricks Day Party Plan Ideas Feb 9, 2008
This is a large site containing free information including some history of Ireland, free screen savers, Celtic clip art, Irish recipes, maps, Irish coat of arms, family crests & genealogy guides, Irish literature, fun activities, music and lyrics and lots more. Other articles of interest may be and. (Suite101.com)
The long reach of war Jan 13, 2008
Clair Wills's "That Neutral Island: A Cultural History of Ireland During the Second World War" (Harvard University, $35) is a many-layered, dissecting account not only of the reasons for Ireland's initial decision to remain neutral, but of the evolving character of that neutrality; the use and effect of propaganda and censorship on the Irish people; the effects on the economy and political system; and the consequences of neutrality for the national self-image. The Emergency, as Ireland's state... (Boston Globe)
Ted Hughes tops critics' table Jan 8, 2008
to Clair Wills' history of Ireland That Neutral Island to Michael Dibdin's last book End Games. The tables in full. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Community Events Sep 6, 2007
Doyle will present a brief history of Ireland from "The Easter Rising" of 1916 to the present time, focusing on the most recent conflict and how it has changed Ireland. Newton Library to host hawk presentation The Newton County Library will host a presentation on hawks and other raptors at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Damned if you don't Mar 17, 2007
That Neutral Island: A Cultural History of Ireland During the Second World War by Clair Wills 352pp, Faber, 25. Like Auden and Isherwood's departure for America in 1939, Ireland's wartime neutrality was once a source of bitter controversy. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
St. Patrick's Day tidbits Mar 16, 2007
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When English eyes are smiling Mar 11, 2007
The discovery that the Irish and English belong to the same bloodline is probably more amusing than shocking to readers who have grown accustomed to understanding the history of Ireland in political rather than racial terms. But the notion of racial inferiority persisted in British writing on the Irish well into the 19th century. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
