James Joyce explored many facets of the human experience and he wanted to represent the minutiae of everyday Dublin life.
The Joyce Miscellany: Sport, Food & Emigration
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, published by ENTRELÍNEAS EDITORES, takes a look at a little-known but amazing episode in Madrid’s history – the arrival of the future Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney to the Spanish capital. The great writer was unknown then outside of the English-speaking world, but in the present day, with his name charged with international renown, it was surprising to us that more people are not aware of the moment when an Irish literary giant intersected with Madrid neighbourhoods and Spanish history.
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 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.
The History of the Irish College in Madrid
It took until 1629 for an Irish College to be founded in Madrid.
Shipwrecked: Francisco de Cuéllar’s Irish Escape
Naked, afraid, alone. Captain Francisco de Cuéllar found himself on an Irish beach one Autumn morning…
Digging Up Red Hugh O’Donnell, An Irish Exile
Digging up Red Hugh O’Donnell is an incredible story. The body of this handsome earl was lost when he died in Spain in September 1602. This Irish exile, previously of Donegal, had […]
Historia de las Fake News y de los Rumores que Cambiaron el Mundo (¡Nuestro Libro!)
En 2019, escribimos un libro. Mezcla de historia y política, trata de las noticias falsas y los rumores que han cambiado el mundo. Por si el título al completo, exclamación incluida, no […]
Beard History: a gift of nature from Ireland to India
A beard history can include many episodes, including one of my brother’s most baffling moments in life, judging from how vividly he remembers and recounts the story. It happened when he was […]
Laurence Carroll: The West’s First-Ever Buddhist Was Irish
Laurence Carroll, the West’s first-ever Buddhist, was Irish. I discovered this while ghostwriting a book on the first Europeans to explore Tibet. Now, considering this is a top-secret project, I cannot divulge […]
The Ember Months: Hiberno-English in Europe
Any listener of the excellent Something Rhymes with Purple – a podcast about strange and forgotten words – will know that language can be a laughing matter. The two presenters, an endearing […]
