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March 16, 2022May 14, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

The Wearing of the Green

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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December 7, 2021January 1, 2022 Ronan2 Comments

Clare FM Interview

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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 …

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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 …

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October 11, 2021December 29, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

Traditional Song Forum

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I gave a presentation on Francis O’Neill at the recent online meeting of the Traditional Song Forum. TSF was founded in the U.K. in 1997 as a community of people Read More …

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September 1, 2021October 11, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

The Rolling Wave

Aoife Nic Cormaic of RTE's The Rolling Wave

Aoife Nic Cormaic presents The Rolling Wave on RTÉ Radio 1. The show features an eclectic collection of Irish traditional and folk music. On last Sunday’s show, Aoife interviewed Dr. Read More …

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August 7, 2021April 22, 2022 RonanLeave a comment

Article in Treoir Magazine

Treoir Magazine

Treoir is the official magazine of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann. CCE is a wonderful organization and I was delighted when they agreed to publish an article of mine in their recent Read More …

News, ReviewChicago, ireland
July 2, 2021August 7, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

Book Launch

It finally happened! We were delayed a year by the pandemic and I appeared over video, but we still had a fantastic event in Bantry Tourist Office on July 1st. Read More …

Newsbantry, Cork
June 20, 2021July 2, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

Chief O’Neill Spotted in SuperValu

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Much has been made of Matt Damon being spotted with a SuperValu bag in Dalkey during Lockdown. A recent Irish Times article has economist and author David McWilliams interviewing Damon Read More …

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