Illuminations: Agnes Mary Clerke, Historian of the Stars
Illuminations: Agnes Mary Clerke, Historian of the Stars By: J. Michael Finn Agnes May Clerke (pronounced Clark) was born on February 10, 1842 in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. She […]
The Battle of Benburb: Illuminations
Illuminations: The Battle of Benburb By: J. Michael Finn Three hundred and seventy-five years ago, on June 5, 1646, a battle took place in Ireland, considered by some as […]
On This Day in Irish History: June
On This Day in Irish History 7 June, 1899 – Birth in Dublin of Elizabeth Bowen, novelist and short-story writer, best known for her novel The Last September. 8 June […]
Illuminations: The Mass Rock
Illuminations: The Mass Rock By: J. Michael Finn In these times of Covid-19, things in Ireland are eerily similar to those of 17th century Ireland. Currently, the Covid Level 5 […]
Illuminations: The Whiteboys
Illuminations: The Whiteboys By: J. Michael Finn Historians have noted that one reason for the success of American Revolution was that the British Army was unable to supply sufficient troops […]
The Virtues of the Irish: Illuminations12
Illuminations: The Virtues of the Irish By: J. Michael Finn Sylvester Horton Rosecrans was born in Homer, Ohio, to Crandall Rosecrans and Jane Hopkins Rosecrans on February 5, 1827. He […]
