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A Little Bit of Heaven

Few of us have enough time for meaningful travel, but seven days can serve you up a healthy slice of Ireland, and while it is just a tasting, the music, merriment, and memories…

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Window on the Past | David F. Barry: The Irish ‘Shadow Catcher’

He was called the “Little Shadow Catcher” by the Indians, due to his 5’ 5” height and his miraculous ability to capture images on paper. Some whites called Barry the “Sioux Charmer,” due…

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Danny Boy Uncovered

In his book Danny Boy – The Beloved Irish Ballad to be published in March, well-known Irish-American writer…

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The Blame Game

For six long weeks this past Fall the country waited to find out who our…

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November 13, 1643

James Butler, the 1st Duke of Ormond, was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland by King Charles I on this day in 1643. While leading the fight against the Irish Catholic Confederation during the Irish Confederate War, Butler commanded forces at the Battle of Kilrush and won. As Lord Lieutenant, he became the executive head of the Irish government. While in government, he supported the Royalists and King Charles I during the English Civil War. He tried to spread the Royalist movement in Ireland.

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