Ireland – Is It But a Notion?
As the Catalan Independence movement is crushed for now by Spain, we remember the Irish declaration of 1919… the events of the …
1798 Thinking
“Thats 1798 thinking” ~ Longford phrase meaning its an old fashioned notion and idealist, unlike modern reality To think like we did, …
How Lucky Are We
“Was it for this the Wild Geese fled?” Poor Irish – how lucky are we In these modern times, in our land …
Who Has a Welcome From All At Banagher Horse Fair?
There went out the question from one who was not yet there About the month of September and the Banagher Horse Fair …
Reflections on Orange Day
As the Orange Day celebrations passed off without much incident in the North of Ireland, an unprecedented event happened “in Connaught” as …
Jobstown Not Guilty – There is still justice in an Irish Court
The victory of the Jobstown protesters against the false imprisonment of Joan Burton gives hope that there still is justice for the …
Black Swan on the Claddagh
The black swan still swims on the Claddagh, showing example to our people as times of heightened tensions have seen attacks on …
Enda Exits – Legacy of Lives Lost
Enda Kenny is set to retire as I speak as Fine Gael leader, and as prime minister when a replacement is found, …
Living the Faith of our Fathers and Mothers Today
When the dusk falls on a winters evening Pealing is heard the Angelous bell The old man blesses himself who is leaning …
That Ireland That He Dreamed Of
That Ireland that he dreamed of For which so many died Was to be the nightmare we now think of From which …
They Are Dancing Tonight
They are dancing tonight, the fine women Loud is the music, beyond thinking They are out upon the mountain Vodka, by the …
Tá Siad ag Damhsa Anocht
Tá siad ag damhsa anocht, na cailíní áileann, Níos faide ná smaointeoireacht , is ard ‘gus mór atá an ceol, Tá siad …
Suffer Little Children
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive …
My Ireland
Stephen James Smith, the founder of the once epic Glór Sessions in the International Bar did a verse for the St. Patricks …
Edgeworthstown exhibition aids Pieta House – Fighting against suicide and depression and for urban horses and horse fairs
The fight against depression and suicide has many armies, one of the most prominent of late being PIETA House, and at a …
No Horse Sense in Galway
The furore being kicked up over urban horses by supporters of Mike Cubbard a city council member rumbles on. Something of a …
The Homeless Are Not Just For Christmas
The homeless are not just for Christmas. We need to sort more hostels and housing and services to prevent it in the …
The Hair Brained Fight the Hair Braiders
One arm of Galway City Council commissioned a derelict wall to be painted by a professional graffiti artist as the 2020 City …
Enda and Angela and the Apple of Eden
Enda was hungry having thrown his food away Angela was giving him nuts and berries every day But it was not free, the food …
Salmon Fisherman in River Corrib
On taking a picture of salmon fishers at the Salmon Wier in the Corrib a few days ago, I thought of Yeats …