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The Rising

The Rebel Path

By Cormack O'Malley, Contributor
April / May 2016

March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Ernie O’Malley was a renowned figure in Ireland’s fight for independence. Here are his memories of 1916 as compiled by his son Cormac O’Malley. Born in 1897 in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ernie O’Malley’s (Malley) family moved to Dublin in 1906 where he went on to study medicine. During the Easter Rising O’Malley came to share the vision of the rebels, and left his medical studies in … [Read more...] about The Rebel Path

Michael Flatley releases charity single “The Rising”

Aine Mc Manamon, Contributor
March 7, 2016

March 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Michael Flatley plays a traditional wooden flute for "The Rising"

Known to many for his dance and choreography skills after Riverdance, the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest interval performance, shot him to fame, Michael Flatley has recently released a single commemorating the heroes of the 1916 Rising. This unique and haunting piece was written and composed by Irish songwriter, Brian Flanagan, who has previously worked with Irish singers Nadine … [Read more...] about Michael Flatley releases charity single “The Rising”

Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Casting “The Rising”

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2015

October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Dublin, which paved the way for (first) the Irish War for Independence and then the partition of Ireland north and south. Plenty of events are already slated to mark this momentous date – including a much-anticipated movie chronicling all of the events and players. Belfast-born filmmaker Kevin McCann is teaming up … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Casting “The Rising”

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July 1, 1990

The Republic of Ireland national football team’s longest running winning streak comes to an end on this day in 1990, after being defeated by Italy 0-1 in the quarter final round of the 1990 FIFA World Cup. 1990 marked Ireland’s best year for football. They won games against Spain, Northern Ireland, Hungary, Malta and Romania, with draws against England, Egypt and Holland. The Irish national team also had a personal audience with Pope John Paul II during their World Cup run.

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