PROFESSIONALS from across the film and television industry will take part in a new series of workshops to share their experiences and their career paths. Irish Film & TV UK (IFTUK) has announced a new partnership with London’s Century Club which will see them producing the monthly industry workshops, titled Masters at Work. Irish Radio 4 Presenter Peter Curran, who is … [Read more...] about New workshop series offers insights from top Irish film and television industry talents
New workshop series offers insights from top Irish film and television industry talents
Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut
AN aeronautical engineer who has been “obsessed” with visiting space since she was a child is set to achieve her dream. Dr Norah Patten, who hails from Ballina in Co. Mayo, but now lives in Dublin, has been selected as one of three research astronauts who will fly to space on Virgin Galactic’s new Delta Class spaceship. The commercial flight is being planned by the … [Read more...] about Woman ‘obsessed with space’ since age 11 set to become Ireland’s first astronaut
Milestone moment as second phase of cross-border canal project complete and open to public
A MILESTONE has been achieved in a landmark cross-border project in Ireland which will see the Ulster Canal restored. The Ulster Canal Restoration project was added to Waterways Ireland remit following a meeting of Ireland’s North South Ministerial Council in 207. The organisation is tasked with restoring the section from Lough Erne in Co. Fermanagh to Clones in Co. Monaghan - … [Read more...] about Milestone moment as second phase of cross-border canal project complete and open to public
Bronze Shoes and Moccasins
IA Newsletter, June 22, 2024
Bronze Shoes and Moccasins: First Nations and Famine Irish Forced Migration tells the story of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation that generously contributed to Irish Famine Relief in Canada West (now Ontario) on 22 March 1847 even while they were being removed from their homes, without knowing where they would resettle. The film also explores the role of European … [Read more...] about Bronze Shoes and Moccasins
An End to Shame?
Thomas Keneally's latest book The Great Shame should be in every Irish household, and it should be read, all 700 or so pages of it, by anyone with an interest in the history of Ireland. It is a great book, wonderfully written by the Irish Australian author of Schindler's List. Beginning with the tale of Hugh Larkin, a twenty-four-year old rebel transported for life in 1833, … [Read more...] about An End to Shame?