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Jack B. Yeats

Ireland / France: Art & Literature

By Turlough McConnell
May 7, 2022

May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Ireland’s culture once again will lead the way in Paris. For the past three years, auction houses in Ireland and around the world have been looking for new ways to bring their collections to audiences in a rapidly changing market.  In particular, they sought to take advantage of Ireland’s European Union links and minimize the red tape and customs procedures … [Read more...] about Ireland / France: Art & Literature

“FOR JACK YEATS AND FOR IRELAND…”

January 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

By Margy Kinmonth Filmmaker Margy Kinmonth writes about making To The Western World, a film inspired by the paintings of Jack B. Yeats, and how she enticed film director, screenwriter, and actor, John Huston to narrate the film. Get information on the film here and listen to talk-back panel discussion free. One of the first films I directed was driven by my passion … [Read more...] about “FOR JACK YEATS AND FOR IRELAND…”

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December 16, 1653

Oliver Cromwell was made Lord Protector of Ireland on this date in 1653. Following the English Civil War, his victory in overthrowing the Stuart monarchy and the execution of King James I, English Parliament declared Cromwell “Lord Protector” in England’s first attempt at a state ruled government. He held this position for five years (1653-58) of the eleven years in which England remained a republican Commonwealth government. Cromwell had a detrimental effect on Ireland in these years. He led an invasion of Ireland from 1649-1650. The public practice of Catholicism was banned and all Catholic owned land was confiscated.

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