Illuminations: Rosanne “Rosie” Hackett
Mike Finn delves into the life and achievements of Rosanna “Rosie” Hackett, an influential figure in Irish history who dedicated herself to improving pay and working conditions for Irish women. Rosie’s involvement in the trade-union movement, her role in the 1913 Dublin Lockout, and her contributions during the Easter Rising are highlighted. Her legacy is commemorated through the Rosie Hackett Bridge in Dublin.
This Just In: Gaeltacht Campsite announced for Ireland’s biggest music festival at Electric Picnic
Irish language stage set to see music, dancing and drag shows as Gaeilge at An Chollchoill-Hazelwood over three days Conradh na Gaeilge’s Croí na Féile is set to bring the Irish language to centre stage again […]
Illuminations: The Escape from Lincoln Jail
By J. Michael Finn At the end of the Easter Rebellion in May 1916, hundreds of Irish were imprisoned by the British. In December 1916, due to pressure from Irish-America, […]
Illuminations: Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford
By J. Michael Finn There were many sad stories that resulted from the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, but few are as sad as the story involving Joseph Plunkett and […]
Illuminations: Father John Murphy and the Rebels of Wexford
By J. Michael Finn “God grant you glory brave Father Murphy and open heaven to all your men The cause that called you may call tomorrow in another fight for […]
Irish Language: Census results for Irish and the Gaeltacht very much a ‘mixed bag’ showing positive and negative trends
‘Consistent, strong and ambitious support required if significant progress is to be made before the next Census’ – Conradh na Gaeilge The Central Statistics Office has this morning published results […]
Illuminations: Annals of the Four Masters
“For the Glory of God and the Honor of Ireland” The Annals of the Four Masters (also known as the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland) is a comprehensive history […]
Third Level students and university groups recognised for Irish Language Activism at Gníomhaí Gaeilge Awards
Students recognised for their achievements in promoting Irish on campus by Conradh na Gaeilge, USI and the Higher Education Authority Students and third level groups were in the Temple Bar […]
Illuminations: Mary Jane O’Donovan Rossa, Keeper of the Legacy
Illuminations: Mary Jane O’Donovan Rossa, Keeper of the LegacyBy J. Michael Finn * Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa (1831-1915) was a Fenian leader and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. He served […]
Who Was St. Patrick’s Uncle? :Illuminations
Illuminations: Who Was St. Patrick’s Uncle? By: J. Michael Finn “Wherever Christ is known, Martin is honored.” – Latin poet, St. Venantius Fortunatus What do we know about the relatives […]
