One of the advantages of the Irish Rep’s makeover is the addition of a reception room that doubles as an exhibition space. Geraldine O’Sullivan’s “16 Letters,” a series of lifescape collages based on letters written between 1915 and 1916, is the space’s debut art exhibition, and runs through June 26. The accompanying booklet details the artist’s process, which began with … [Read more...] about New Exhibit for Irish Repertory Theatre
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Ireland 100: “The Finest Strands of Who We Are”
Ireland celebrates the centenary of the Easter Rising in America with a three-week cultural festival in Washington, D.C. ℘℘℘ One of the most notable features of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is a large bronze bust of Kennedy himself. A world-renowned piece of art, it manages to capture the vibrancy and energy of the late Irish … [Read more...] about Ireland 100: “The Finest Strands of Who We Are”
Dublin City Center Proposes Major Pedestrian Overhaul
Dublin City Council recently unveiled a plan that, if accepted, will radically change traffic patterns in front of Trinity College and allow for easier flow of pedestrians. Under the proposed changes, College Green, the major thoroughfare that flows directly to the college’s gates, will be transformed into a large pedestrian plaza. A new, wider pedestrian crossing will connect … [Read more...] about Dublin City Center Proposes Major Pedestrian Overhaul
Last Descendent of Rising Leader Awarded Freedom of the City of Dublin
A 102-year old Jesuit priest in Hong Kong, who is also the last living son of executed Rising leader Michael Mallin, was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin. Mallin, was presented with the award at a ceremony in Hong Kong in March. Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaig stated that Fr. Mallin isn’t just receiving this award due to fact that he is the only remaining living … [Read more...] about Last Descendent of Rising Leader Awarded Freedom of the City of Dublin
Irish Government in Turmoil
The March 10th election of the Irish Parliament’s, called the Dáil, failed to decide on a new Taoiseach, despite four candidates facing the vote: Enda Kenny, Fine Gael, the majority, center-left party leader and current Prime Minister; Fianna Fáil, the majority center-right party, leader Míchaél Martin; Sinn Féin, the Irish Republican party, president, Gerry Adams; and Richard … [Read more...] about Irish Government in Turmoil