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Mar 6

Plumbing the myths, and realities, of an Gorta Mor, and why the whole story has for so long been ignored

“Those in power write the history, those who suffer write the songs.” – Robbie O’Connell Readers of BostonIrish know that the Great Hunger, an Gorta Mor, radically changed Ireland and its relationship with the world. Neither BostonIrish Magazine nor its readership would likely exist had the 1845–1852 catastrophe not occurred…

Irish Famine

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Plumbing the myths, and realities, of an Gorta Mor, and why the whole story has for so long been…
Plumbing the myths, and realities, of an Gorta Mor, and why the whole story has for so long been…
Irish Famine

8 min read


Dec 16, 2022

Ireland is on the Right Track

“It’s not as important where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes DUBLIN — Ireland’s population was 2.8 million (4.3 with the North) in 1960 and is projected to pass 8 million (10 with the North) by 2050. All political parties accept that to…

Ireland

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Ireland is on the Right Track
Ireland is on the Right Track
Ireland

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Aug 30, 2022

BostonIrish Column August 2022

BostonIrish Column August 2022 Letter from Dublin: Looking good — but don’t put the mockers on it! By Timothy Kirk August 30, 2022 New St. James Children’s Hospital On an autumn day in Boston, when the blue sky is clear, the sun is warm, and the radiant color of the foliage reflects off the Charles River in a beauty that can take your…

Ireland

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BostonIrish Column August 2022
BostonIrish Column August 2022
Ireland

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Apr 19, 2022

On a trip to Belfast- facing up to a still- festering wound

“Better an hour early than a minute late,” my Dad used to say. My principal concern in planning a day trip to Belfast on March 25 was that I arrive at the inaugural in-person event of the John and Pat Hume Foundation on time. I prefer the train, but the…

Northern Ireland

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On a trip to Belfast- facing up to a still- festering wound
On a trip to Belfast- facing up to a still- festering wound
Northern Ireland

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Mar 1, 2022

Dublin Winter Journal January 2022

Christy Moore in full flow at Vicar Street Letter from Dublin: Winter Journal, March 2022 Letter from Dublin/Timothy Kirk,It has been a rocky road back to normality in Dublin. In early December, the citybostonirish.com Letter from Dublin/Timothy Kirk It has been a rocky road back to normality in Dublin. In early December, the city started to be itself again. Buskers were back on Grafton Street and live music returned to the pubs. Then the Omicron wave…

Ireland

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Dublin Winter Journal January 2022
Dublin Winter Journal January 2022
Ireland

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Dec 3, 2021

COP26 in Glasgow: a Step Forward

COP26 in Glasgow was a disappointment to environmental activists but history will record it as a key step in combating climate collapse. …

Cop26

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COP26 in Glasgow: a Step Forward
COP26 in Glasgow: a Step Forward
Cop26

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Nov 1, 2021

Ireland Emerges from Pandemic and Brexit Stronger -and Closer to France- than Ever

Ireland Emerges from Pandemic and Brexit Stronger -and Closer to France- than Ever Ireland endured the longest pandemic lockdown in Europe. The vaccination program started later and more slowly than most countries due to supply chain challenges and the limited leverage the small country had with vaccine producers. Surprisingly, Ireland…

Ireland

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Ireland Emerges from Pandemic and Brexit Stronger -and Closer to France- than Ever
Ireland Emerges from Pandemic and Brexit Stronger -and Closer to France- than Ever
Ireland

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Jun 24, 2021

Ireland and Boston: Fairness vs. Excellence

“In fairness”… “In all fairness” … “To be fair” … “Let’s be fair” … “Be fair now, lads!” … “Fair play” … “Fair play to you” (or to her, to him, to them et al). All are common phrases referring to the concept of fairness that is invoked in everyday…

Ireland

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Ireland

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Mar 8, 2021

Irish Unity after Brexit

It won't be easy, but make no mistake: The unification of Ireland will happen "The attraction of the possible is in the end more powerful than that of the unattainable" - Patrick KavanaghBy Tim…www.bostonirish.com The attraction of the possible is in the end more powerful than that of the unattainable. -Patrick Kavanagh A united Ireland. Irish unity. A Nation Once Again. Notions that have animated the Irish and the Irish diaspora for generations evoke both excitement and anxiety at what their pursuit might unleash…

Brexit

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Irish Unity after Brexit
Irish Unity after Brexit
Brexit

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Dec 3, 2020

Biden’s Victory is a Landslide…for Ireland’s Border Communities

So, I’ll sing farewell to Carlingford And farewell to Greenore And I’ll think of you both day and night Until I return once more Until I return once more — Tommy Makem Every nation has a stake in US presidential elections and no country had more at risk this year…

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Biden’s Victory is a Landslide…for Ireland’s Border Communities
Biden’s Victory is a Landslide…for Ireland’s Border Communities

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Tim Kirk

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