An update on what we have been doing and who we have been talking to.
The Ybernia Newsletter
Enda Kenneally
Irish creator who has written plays, poems, and scripts. I also co-host the El Arpa Media podcast and have developed an App and street tour; both explore the history of Madrid. You can read my articles on numerous websites around the world.
60 Hz of Open Eyes
A short story inspired by the magic of video games, with a dash of Irish mythology.
The ‘Rural Egypt’ Exhibition
The “Rural Egypt” exhibition aims to show the world the traditional mud-brick architecture of Egyptian villages, particularly focusing on the generosity and spontaneity of the people living in them.
Fantasmas del Camino
Un curioso encuentro entre dos tipos de peregrinos.
Lana Del Rey & Ireland (Feat: Whitman & Ginsberg)
Lana Del Rey has some surprising connections to Ireland, and so do her muses Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.
A Potted History of Bloomsday
Bloomsday, though internationally famous today, has some surprising origins.
The Joyce Miscellany: Sport, Food & Emigration
James Joyce explored many facets of the human experience and he wanted to represent the minutiae of everyday Dublin life.
The Incredible Story of Joyce & Dancing
For me, I always imagine Joyce’s spectacles. And a hat. Next, in this subliminal carousel of images and influences, is Nora, walking, passionate letters and the European continent. So, imagine my surprise when dancing – dancing! – entered the mix.
Verano del 69 – A Novel
Our novel, Verano del 69, takes a look at a little-known but amazing episode in Madrid’s history involving Seamus Heaney.
Fadó, Fadó: A Celebration of Irishness
We have brought together the best of Irish and Spanish culture, with a mix if India, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lock-down variety show.
“The Irish Buddhist” is out!
Originally posted on The Dhammaloka project:
The Irish Buddhist: the Forgotten Monk who Faced Down the British Empire is out! We hope you enjoy it. The hardcopy edition is available now around…
The Rich Story of Irish Entrepreneurs in Madrid
The presence of Irish businessmen in the graveyard of the Basilica de San Francisco El Grande is interesting.
Irish Slice of Madrid 