I'm driving through Recess out in Connemara at the weekend. The whole lands under the peaks of The Twelve Pins cleanly washed by a summer shower, the birds singing. Again I am troubled by the whole concept of Dying for Ireland. Its a difficult one. I've always been selective in my patriotism. There are areas of this land, in short, that I would not willingly die for. Anyone … [Read more...] about To Die for Ireland
Cormac McCarthy
Those We Lost: From a Legend in Philanthropy to a Legend of Music
Charles "Chuck" Feeney 1931-2023 Billionaire philanthropist and member of the Irish America Hall of Fame Chuck Feeney died in October, aged 92. A wildly successful entrepreneur, Feeney’s work ethic was equaled only by his goodwill. Combining the two, he founded and funded philanthropic organizations to distribute nearly all the fruits of his labors during his lifetime to … [Read more...] about Those We Lost: From a Legend in Philanthropy to a Legend of Music
Martin Hayes, Cormac McCarthy & Brian Donnellan Play the Final Masters of Tradition Concert for 2021
November 13, 2021 Newsletter
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 8:00 PM from the Bantry House Library Masters of Tradition’s Artistic Director and one of the world’s leading fiddle players Martin Hayes is known for his soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music which are recognised the world over for their exquisite musicality and irresistible rhythm. Here he returns to the intimate setting of … [Read more...] about Martin Hayes, Cormac McCarthy & Brian Donnellan Play the Final Masters of Tradition Concert for 2021



