Tag: Irish history
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Three Irish Podcasts to Listen to This Week
Introduction: Spotlight on Irish Podcasts Listeners looking for fresh takes on Irish stories will find plenty to love in this week’s podcast lineup. From hard-hitting true crime to historical investigations and cultural explorations, these three Irish shows offer engaging voices, thoughtful storytelling, and a distinctive sense of place. Here’s a look at three programs worth…
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Podcast Corner: Three Irish Shows to Check Out This Week
Three Irish Shows to Check Out This Week If you’re craving fresh Irish storytelling, this week brings a diverse trio of podcasts spanning true crime, documentary-style inquiry, and cultural history. From a patient, nuanced look at a controversial case to a meticulous recounting of a high-profile murder, and a philosophy-informed journey through Irish identity, these…
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Rory Gallagher Guitar Returns to Ireland: The Changing Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks
Making history tangible: Rory Gallagher’s guitar in a new light The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks has unveiled the most significant expansion of its public galleries in over two decades. The Changing Ireland Galleries open with a dynamic blend of political, social, and cultural artifacts from the 20th and 21st centuries, inviting visitors…
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Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster: A Moment in Ireland’s Changing Ireland Galleries
Rory Gallagher’s iconic guitar comes to Dublin The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks has welcomed a new highlight to its Changing Ireland Galleries: Rory Gallagher’s beloved Fender Stratocaster, a 1961 model that helped define the blues-rock guitar sound. Gallagher bought the instrument for £100 at Crowley’s music store in Cork in 1963, and…
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Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster Finds a New Home at Collins Barracks
Rory Gallagher’s Iconic Stratocaster Goes on Display in Dublin The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks today unveils a landmark addition to its expanded public galleries: Rory Gallagher’s beloved Fender Stratocaster from 1961. This iconic guitar, purchased by the blues legend for £100 in Cork in 1963, has long symbolised Gallagher’s blistering music and…