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Burke (or Bourke) is one of the most popular Irish names of Norman origin. The name was introduced to Ireland through the person (and presumably extended family) of William Fitzadelm de Burgo, who came to Ireland in 1169 with the Norman invasion forces. William was granted large estates of O'Connor land in Connacht but the family did not effectively gain possession of this … [Read more...] about Roots: The Burkes
Ireland commemorates the Famine. Colin Lacey reports. Addressing a near-capacity crowd of almost 5,000 at the opening of The Great Famine Event in Millstreet, Co. Cork, Irish President Mary Robinson said that commemoration of the Famine was a moral act that should remember the victims but also use the lessons of 150 years ago to connect with issues that are relevant … [Read more...] about The Great Famine Event
Frank McGuinness, whose adaptation of Ibsen's A Doll's House won four Tony Awards, talks to Patricia O'Haire. It would be hard to miss Frank McGuinness lumbering into a room. Curly red-hair that looks as if it had never, in all its life, been introduced to a comb, a curly red beard to match, he's tall and somewhat overweight, but he gives off an air of nervous energy that … [Read more...] about McGuinness’ Doll House
Film Screening and Discussion: "Frederick Douglass and the White Negro" at the Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center The Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center is proud to present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film "Frederick Douglass and the White Negro" on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. This compelling film, directed by John J. … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass and the White Negro
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a petrol bomb attack destroyed a number of vehicles in Armagh. PSNI officers were called to the incident in Crossmaglen at around 3.45am this morning, which left two vehicles completely burnt out. “Shortly before 3.45am, it was reported that a number of vehicles had been set alight outside a house in the Carran Close … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after petrol bomb attack destroys vehicles in Armagh
