Tag: Irish history
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Hurling, Land, and Legacy: A Review of a Pivotal Irish Rebellion Chronicle
Overview and Thesis The book Hurling, Land, and Legacy dives into a transformative period in Irish history that follows the 1798 Rebellion. The author argues that while the dramatic confrontations of 1798 faded by 1810, the fight over land, power, and identity continued to shape the political and social fabric of Ireland. The reviewer is…
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Book review: Hurling, land, and legacy
Introduction: A study that lays bare the long shadow of 1798 The book under review, Hurling, land, and legacy, traces how the 1798 Rebellion’s immediate spark gave way to a prolonged struggle over land, power, and identity in Ireland. Far from a simple historical reenactment, the work asks what the rebellion’s aftermath tells us about…
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Book review: Short life of Mary mattered
Introduction: A stark window into 19th‑century Donegal The book Short life of Mary mattered opens with a chilling, real-life tragedy that shook rural Ireland in 1844. On a quiet Sunday morning near Culdaff, County Donegal, a 14‑year‑old servant named Mary Doherty was murdered during a robbery at a farmhouse while the family attended Mass. This…
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Short Life of Mary: A Review of the 1844 Doherty Murder in Donegal
Introduction The book Short Life of Mary Mattered revisits a landmark Irish tragedy: the 1844 murder of 14-year-old Mary Doherty in a Culdaff-area farmhouse, a case that stunned communities as families attended Mass. This review assesses how the author reconstructs the events, situates them in a broader historical frame, and considers what Mary’s short life…
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Short life, lasting impact: A review of Mary Doherty’s story
Introduction: A haunting true story told with care The book Short life of Mary mattered recounts a brutal murder that shocked 19th-century Ireland and reverberates in memory today. Set against the rural cadence of Co Donegal, the 1844 killing of a fourteen-year-old girl named Mary during a farmhouse robbery becomes more than a historical incident:…
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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…