Our students don’t believe it rains in Ireland. Each May, we counsel them to pack the rain gear. “Umbrellas are useless,” we caution. “Either the rain comes sideways off the Atlantic, or its a mist hanging in the air and…
Dublin Pride – Asking Queer Questions on Methods of Celebration & Representation
by Shannn Haas One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in Dublin so far was attending the Dublin Pride this past Saturday (June 24th), which marched proudly and loudly through the streets of Dublin led by a rainbow balloon…
Mary Redmond
I am sorry to report that the author and activist Mary Redmond died this week. The Irish Times ran this obituary on Easter Monday. Mary spoke at the College of Charleston this past Fall as the guest of the Ladies…
Obama’s executive action would legalize thousands of Irish undocumented
Go to Irish Central for the full story.
First Woman Bishop in Ireland
The Anglican church named its first woman bishop in Ireland. A mother of two, Pat Storey, has been appointed Bishop of Londonderry (Derry) in Northern Ireland. See the New York Times article.
What’s new at Newgrange and other stories
Read the latest exciting news about the latest discovery at Newgrange here: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Archaeologists-discover-new-tomb-and-passage-at-Newgrange–223443161.html Meanwhile, the well-preserved “Cashel Man” is the latest bog body to be found in County Laois.