Irish Lit: The English Jesuit in Dublin
The next time I am in Dublin, I will go to Glasnevin Cemetery, to the Jesuit plot, and leave a small oval-shaped blue-hued stone at the foot of the cross where Gerard Manley Hopkins’ name is engraved. The great nineteenth-century poet is
Terry from Derry: Poetry
but that’s not the point. Poets write to be heard.
Terry from Derry: Inclined to Fake
It’s hard to believe that I’ve lived in the United States for twenty years, and still, I’ve managed to not go absolutely bonkers. While there is much that I love about being here, some things continue to whittle away
Irish Lit: St. Kevin’s Miracles
Saint Kevin, the sixth century Glendalough saint, was an ascetic and hermit who slept on stones, ate little but herbs and roots, prayed in freezing water, and wore mostly animal skins. He spent much of his time
Terry from Derry: Human Condition
Divisions among men, when it really matters
Irish Lit: Irish Arts and Crafts
Irish poetry and Literature with the masters
Terry from Derry: Coat of Many Colors
A reign of dictatorship and retribution is what we can expect should the majority of voters lose their common sense for a second time
Irish Lit: Epiphany
By Dr. Jeanne Colleran You may be just settling in to read this magazine as the Christmas season comes to a close, with the Feast of Epiphany. For all of […]
Terry from Derry: The Magi – A Night at the Opera
By Terry Boyle The following piece of imaginary playfulness is rooted in my understanding of modern Irish literature. Yeats, a pioneer of the Irish Literary Renaissance, paved […]
Terry from Derry: Strange Weather Indeed
Terry Boyle discusses the unexpected extreme weather events occurring globally and emphasizes the need for action on climate change. He recounts his personal experience with unusual weather patterns, such as a hurricane in a desert area. Terry highlights the importance of addressing climate change, urging people to pressure politicians to take action and vote for candidates who prioritize environmental issues.
