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By Rosemary RogersIA Newsletter July 6, 2024

St. Dymphna: The Lily of Eire

By Rosemary Rogers
IA Newsletter July 6, 2024

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PATRON OF THE MENTALLY ILL; INVOKED AGAINST DEPRESSION, STRESS, NERVOUS DISORDERS, AND SLEEPWALKING. In Belgium, near the town of Geel, can be found one of Europe’s largest and most progressive hospitals for the care and cure of the emotionally disturbed. It was founded on the site of Saint Dymphna’s martyrdom and is named in her honor. Dymphna, born in the 7th century, was … [Read more...] about St. Dymphna: The Lily of Eire

Impunity and The Northern Ireland Conflict

By Brian Dooley
IA Newsletter July 6, 2024

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An international expert panel from Norway, Argentina, Israel, and Ireland has produced a monster piece of research on the British forces during the North of Ireland conflict that details impunity for torture, hundreds of killings, and many more in the context of collusion. Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor at Washington DC-based Human Rights First, and Honorary Professor of Practice … [Read more...] about Impunity and The Northern Ireland Conflict

Where Shall We Seek for a Hero?
Reflections on John Boyle O’Reilly

By Michael Quinlin

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180 years after his birth on June 28, 1844, the lessons of legendary Irish rebel, patriot, poet and activist John Boyle O’Reilly deserve to be remembered and cherished.  In today’s society of discontent and distrust mingled with guarded hope and optimism, O’Reilly would be hailed simultaneously as a disruptor of the status quo, a man unafraid to speak truth to power, a … [Read more...] about

Where Shall We Seek for a Hero?
Reflections on John Boyle O’Reilly

House of Guinness

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The online streaming platform Netflix premiered 'House of Guinness' on September 25, 2025, telling the epic story of one of Europe’s most famous and enduring dynasties – the Guinness family. The show is based on a concept developed by Guinness heir Ivana Lowell, who wrote an initial treatment about her family's history. She approached Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky … [Read more...] about House of Guinness

Return to Ireland

By Mary Pat Kelly
June / July 2010

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The kings of Ireland were not inaugurated in Christian churches as were other European monarchs. The chieftains stood on the high hills that enclosed the tombs of their tribal ancestors during the ceremonial rites that made them king. This image, given to us by Eamonn Kelly, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, National Museum of Ireland, resonated with our group. We were Irish … [Read more...] about Return to Ireland