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75th Anniversary of The Irish Uprising 1916

By Frank Shouldice

April 1991

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Easter 1916 and the Annals of Irish History Few events in Irish history have been as momentous as the 1916 Easter Rising. What started out as a minor and unpopular rebellion by about 1,200 men and women became the spark which led to three years of full-scale war with Britain. And the Treaty which ended the War of Independence in 1922 created its own monster: civil war and … [Read more...] about 75th Anniversary of The Irish Uprising 1916

Music Review | Packaged for the Top: Brady

By Frank Shouldice

May 1991

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The very talented Paul Brady makes a welcome reappearance with his fifth solo release, Trick Or Treat (Mercury-Phonogram). Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, Brady has been through an unfair share of career disappointments in the past and has shown his mettle (non-heavy) by overcoming all adversity. To his credit, he has remained true to his craft and won the respect and support … [Read more...] about Music Review | Packaged for the Top: Brady