An Traoi – Troy
If you, like me, are fascinated (obsessed?) with the ancient Greek story of many-towered Ilium represented by the epic poems ofContinue Reading
Author: An Sionnach Fionn
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The Celtic Origin Revised: the Atlantic View and the Nordwestblock Blues (via Rokus Blog)
An excellent overview of the new (and increasingly popular) ‘Celtic From The West Theory’, albeit with the focus mainly onContinue Reading
Ready For Some Culture?
Being something of a Pan-Celtic Nationalist (and Pan-Gaelic in particular) I like to keep a close eye on my fellowContinue Reading
Irish comic Róisín Dubh
Interview with Irish writer Maura McHugh, author of the Róisín Dubh comic, over at Bad Reputation…
Barbarella… The ’60s Meet Sci-Fi – And Jane Fonda!
Jane Fonda stripping in Zero-G? Reviewing ‘Barbarella’ on Prog464.com!
If Irish Is Good Enough For Presidents And Queens?
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced nearly €800,000 in radio funding grants: €702,900 to English language programming, €16,000 toContinue Reading
Self-Defence Is No Offence…
As a sizeable part of the Irish people continues to mull over the recent speech by the British head ofContinue Reading
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word…
The British head of state gives the Irish people an apology for Britain’s actions in Ireland. Well, sort of… More here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/18/queen-ireland-apology-britains-actions
The British Head Of State Honours Ireland’s Fenian Dead…
Whatever else may happen, surely the main image to emerge from the controversy of the last few days is that of the British HeadContinue Reading
No Flag Here…
Has the Irish Government made it a Public Order Offence under Section 21 to carry or publicly display the National Flag for the durationContinue Reading
The DUP Becomes An All-Ireland Party… Err, Sort Of!
It had to happen eventually, a chairde. More here: http://www.dup.ie/ Just don’t ask about Question (6)! ‘6) Did’nt the British cause ourContinue Reading
Slice Of Sci-Fi
This weekend the Books section of the British Guardian newspaper is devoted to all things Science-Fiction, so pop over for a look.Continue Reading
Back To The Future? Armed British Police On The Streets Of Dublin?
News today that 120 heavily armed British police officers from London’s Metropolitan Police force will be patrolling the streets of Dublin duringContinue Reading
British Terrorists To Visit Dublin – This Time Minus The Bombs And Guns!
Unbelievable news today from journalist Eamonn Mallie: ‘The UDA’s five brigadiers and 4/5 representatives of their respective districts have been extended invitationsContinue Reading
