Like an old man in a bar, coaxed by the patrons to tell his survival story one more time for the newcomers
Stage Review: “Moby Dick” from Gare St Lazare Players Ireland, at ArtsEmerson
Nov. 10, 2011 Leave a Comment
Irish farmer throws Rihanna video production off his land, says “cover up”
Sept. 27, 2011 Leave a Comment
What’s wrong with a red bandana bikini?
Irish presidential election eroding reputation
Aug. 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
The largely diplomatic (and often ignored) position has whipped up nasty competition.
The Queen in ireland
May 23, 2011 Leave a Comment
CORK, Ireland — It was a surreal week in many respects. When Queen Elizabeth’s BAE 146 Whisperjet touched down in the Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, the nation seemed to take in one long, measured breath. For four days thereafter, the weight of history made everything else shrink into insignificance. We scarcely blinked at the thought [...]
Old scars: Officials seek Boston College IRA interview notes
May 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
CORK, Ireland — There have been tentative suggestions in Ireland recently that relations with the UK are at an all-time high. Despite the efforts of dissident groups, the people of Northern Ireland have worn a remarkably durable united front in their vocal support for peace. But sometimes it’s tricky to walk away from the past—even [...]
Irish emigration 3.0: A Blast writer’s thoughts on Ireland’s recession
April 6, 2011 5 Comments
The Irish emigrated during the Great Famine of 1845 and then during the recession in the 1980s. Now, many Irish are again searching for hope abroad
Ireland creates Ted Kennedy monument
Dec. 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
LONDON — Senator Edward Kennedy, the widely celebrated political figure who filled the role of Massachusetts senator for four decades, will be remembered forever in his family’s native Ireland. The youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy, Ted was part of an exceptionally powerful American family. His death in August of brain cancer marked the [...]
Jim Sturgess talks about “Fifty Dead Men”
Aug. 25, 2009 2 Comments
The talented Brit discusses his latest projects
Irish eats: Shepherd’s Pie
March 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Throngs of green-clad people. Pints of black or green-dyed brew. Plates of steaming corned beef and cabbage. These images have become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day around the world. It started as an annual feast in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. Legend has it that the Christian missionary drove all of the snakes [...]
