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August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 RonanLeave a comment

175th Birthday of Francis O’Neill

Francis O'Neill At EPIC

Happy Birthday to Francis! On this day, 175 years ago, he was born in Bantry, Co. Cork. This article from Irish Central celebrates the day and outlines his many achievements. Read More …

NewsChicago, Cork, ireland
August 6, 2023August 30, 2023 RonanLeave a comment

Cry of a People Gone

Cry of a People Gone by Richie Piggott

Although I have been occupied with other things, I thought I should revisit this blog with a little review of Richie Piggott’s magnificent Cry of a People Gone. Full disclosure, Read More …

ReviewChicago, ireland, Music
August 28, 2022August 6, 2023 RonanLeave a comment

Book Review in The Irish Times

It was a pleasure to revisit Bantry, County Cork and catch up with friends and relations. We even got a chance to meet with the man himself! UPDATE: A friend Read More …

History, News, Reviewbantry, Chicago, ireland, tralibane
June 21, 2022August 28, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Irish Music Stories Podcast

IrishMusicStories

If you are a fan of Irish Music and haven’t checked out Shannon Heaton’s excellent Irish Music Stories Podcast, you’re in for a treat! Shannon explores Irish, Scottish and other Read More …

Excerpt, NewsChicago, Cork, interview, ireland
May 14, 2022June 21, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Charitable Irish Society of Halifax AGM

This year’s Annual General Meeting of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm. I am delighted to be part of Read More …

News, presentationhalifax, ireland, nova scotia
March 16, 2022May 14, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

The Wearing of the Green

StPatricksDayHalifax

As I write this, the city where I live, Halifax, Nova Scotia, is finally opening up after two long years of restrictions and struggle with a global pandemic. I will Read More …

Newsfestival, halifax, ireland, nova scotia
February 5, 2022March 16, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Talking History

Talking History on Newstalk

This Sunday, I will be discussing Chief O’Neill with Patrick Geoghegan on Newstalk radio. The show looks at the human side of historical figures, beyond the dry facts of their Read More …

History, News, presentationinterview, ireland
January 1, 2022February 5, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Gaeilge Bhriste

Gaeilge Bhriste

Gaeilge Bhriste means “Broken Irish”: a phrase which unfortunately sums up my proficiency with the language. Shirley O’Regan, the show’s host, also discusses Irish music and literature, and invited me Read More …

Newsinterview, ireland, limerick
December 7, 2021January 1, 2022 Ronan2 Comments

Clare FM Interview

mullaghmore

Thrilled to be back in Ireland after a long spell away. As well as spending some time visiting family and friends, I was fortunate enough to make it into the Read More …

NewsChicago, clare, interview, ireland
October 23, 2021December 29, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

ReJigged Festival Podcast

Halifax Rejigged Festival

The Halifax Rejigged Festival is back (live and online) this year with a great lineup! I was thrilled to be interviewed for the Between The Jigs Podcast discussing my novel Chief O’Neill. Enjoy! Read More …

News, presentationDartmouth, interview, Music

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