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August 30, 2023November 27, 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
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
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

ChiefONeillInvitation

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 …

Newsbantry, Cork
April 30, 2021July 2, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

Chief O’Neill: Now Widely Available

Ronan holding copies of the book

It’s finally here! I never thought I would get to this point when I started researching Francis O’Neill a number years back. This is a real dream come true for Read More …

NewsCork, ireland
April 11, 2021April 30, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

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
May 11, 2020 RonanLeave a comment

The Kid On The Mountain

Francis O'Neill Statue

If you drive about ten minutes outside Bantry, you might come upon a solitary flute player in a quiet glen, surrounded by the foothills of the Kerry mountains. It’s Chief Read More …

Newsbantry, Cork
April 1, 2020March 14, 2021 Ronan2 Comments

Chief O’Neill: The Movie

Cillian Murphy With Mustache

This blog is delighted to announce the forthcoming movie adaptation of Chief O’Neill. Cork native John Crowley (Brooklyn, Intermission) is to direct. Cillian Murphy, also a native of County Cork, Read More …

NewsAlexandria, California, Chicago, Cork, ireland, Japan, video
February 1, 2020October 11, 2021 RonanLeave a comment

Chief O’Neill: The Book, Coming This Summer

Writers Tears Whiskey

UPDATE: Due to Covid-19, publication has been delayed until May 2021. Walsh Whiskey, based in Carlow, produce a fine single malt whiskey called Writers’ Tears. It is my favourite tipple Read More …

NewsChicago, Cork
January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 RonanLeave a comment

East At Glendart

U Dhammaloka dressed in the traditional attire of a Burmese monk in 1902. Photograph: The Buddhist Society

Nineteenth century figures who came from the Far West and loved the Far East.

History, NewsChicago, Cork, Japan

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