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June 21, 2022August 28, 2022 Ronan

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
April 11, 2021April 30, 2021 Ronan

The Tongs by the Fire

Francis O'Neill Statue near Gorse Fire in Tralibane, Co. Cork

This dramatic picture was taken recently of the statue of Francis O’Neil. That’s a gorse fire raging in the background. The image was shared the image with me by my Read More …

Excerpt, NewsCork
March 11, 2021May 21, 2021 Ronan

Saint Patrick’s Day Reading

2021 Virtual St. Patrick's Day

Thanks to An Cumann: The Irish Association of Nova Scotia, for kindly inviting me to read an excerpt from Chief O’Neill for their virtual Saint Patrick’s Day Event. Although the Read More …

Excerpt, Newsfestival, ireland, video
February 2, 2021March 11, 2021 Ronan

The Boys of the West

Another side of the Chief. O'Neill and some pals in the 1890s (Mary Lesch Collection)

Francis O’Neill was a multi-faceted character: Chicago chief of police, avid Irish music collector and player, successful real estate investor. You wouldn’t know this from the stern photographs that survive. Read More …

Excerpt, HistoryCalifornia
November 8, 2020March 11, 2021 Ronan

Chief O’Neill: Second Excerpt

State Street in early 1871 with its characteristic covering of mud. (Source: Kogan & Cromie)

Continuing the theme from the previous post: here is the next excerpt from my forthcoming novel, Chief O’Neill. This second excerpt has also already been published by the Celtic Junction Read More …

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October 5, 2020January 15, 2021 Ronan

Chief O’Neill: First Excerpt

Halsted Street, Chicago

I would like to start a new series on the Chief O’Neill blog. The next few posts will excerpt portions of the forthcoming book. Some of these excerpts have already Read More …

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