Lola Montez, who was born as Eliza Gilbert, ran away from Ireland and reinvented herself as Spanish dancer of royal origin. This is her remarkable story.
Countess Lola Montez: The Irish Fraud, Dancer & Radical
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.
Metaphysical ideas in Irish: Words & Dreams
Metaphysical ideas in Irish – it’s a powerful experience. But the Irish language – is it dead? Well, to call it ER style would do a massive disservice to the many men and […]
Irishmen In Madrid: The Robbie Dunne Interview
Robbie Dunne hails from Kildare but now calls Madrid home. In the process, he has fallen in love with the city and has written a book about a mythic, working class football team.
Interview with Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland: Wavy Arms, Fake Whiskey
We were lucky enough to interview Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland and see their awesome show.
Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland: Wavy Arms, Fake Whiskey & An Interview
We were lucky enough to interview Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland and see their awesome show.
Irish Treble: Jigs & Reels in Madrid
We interviewed a group of Spanish girls who perform Irish dancing in Madrid.
A gasp followed by a gulp – A Poem
Melancholic Celts surrounded by happy Spanish people… ah, it’ll be grand.
Serve the City, Serving Madrid: An Interview with Warren Batt
We learn how to show kindness in a practical way.
An Irish Journalist Falls in Love with Madrid: The Robbie Dunne Interview
Robbie Dunne hails from Kildare but now calls Madrid home. In the process, he has fallen in love with the city and has written a book about a mythic, working class football team.
Lonely ESL Teacher
A story written in the style of Jack Kerouac. So yup, stream of consciousness nonsense that might threaten to mean something.
Lonesome ESL Teacher
A story written in the style of Jack Kerouac. So yup, stream of consciousness nonsense that might threaten to mean something.
The Crashing of Shields & Teaspoons
Normally, I give context to the piece. This time, I’ll let the poem speak for itself.
Irish Slice of Madrid 