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News: New Writing Awards

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
March / April 2020

March 1, 2020 by 1 Comment

Dublin’s Dalkey Book Festival is celebrating its second decade by launching two major new annual Irish literary awards worth a total of €30,000. These awards will recognize writers in two categories. One will offer €20,000 for the Novel of the Year, making it the biggest prize that is exclusively available to Irish writers. The other will present €10,000 to the Emerging … [Read more...] about News: New Writing Awards

Are We Doing Enough?

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
August / September 2019

August 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment

The climate action campaign group Extinction Rebellion Ireland stage a sitdown in Dublin on July 16.

Ireland’s Role in Global Climate Change. ℘℘℘ Welcome to the Emerald Isle. A country so verdant that Johnny Cash sang of the 40 shades of green that could be found in its rolling hills and valleys. But how green is Ireland, really? What is the country doing to protect its environment? What role is it playing in preventing global climate change? The Irish government has certainly … [Read more...] about Are We Doing Enough?

Motherfoclóir: A New Kind of Irish Language Revival

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
February / March 2018

January 29, 2018 by 1 Comment

Darach Ó Séaghdha has been putting the fun back into the Irish language by translating words into English in a humorous, thought-provoking way, and deftly using Twitter to expand his audience. He now continues the exercise in a new book, Motherfoclóir, in which he also reflects on the role the Irish language played in his own life.  ℘℘℘ The people of Ireland have a strange … [Read more...] about Motherfoclóir: A New Kind of Irish Language Revival

Irish Universities: Leading the Way in Life & Health Science

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
August / September 2017

August 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Irish universities are at the forefront of medical science. Here are some of the recent breakthroughs they have made in understanding human health.  Queens University Belfast Improving the prognosis and quality of life for patients with bowel cancer is the aim of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast. Patients with bowel cancer are currently offered chemotherapy, … [Read more...] about Irish Universities: Leading the Way in Life & Health Science

County Clare in All its Glory

May 24, 2017 by 1 Comment

One of the most beautiful counties in Ireland is captured in pictures and videos that Eoin O’Hagan made using a drone. By Sharon Ní Chonchúir “It’s a long, long way from Clare to here.” These may be the words of a popular song but have you ever stopped to wonder why the singer misses this Irish county so much? What attractions does it have to offer? There is a huge amount to … [Read more...] about County Clare in All its Glory

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The third Catholic Relief Act came into effect on this day in 1782. This act follows the second which was issued on May 4, 1782. Combined, the two Relief acts allow Catholics to own land outside of parliamentary boundaries, allow Catholics to become teachers, and allow them to act as guardians. These acts are part of the movement for Catholic emancipation and the removal of restrictions brought about by the Penal laws.

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