A recent trip to Berlin, via Easy-jet and German literature, made a deep impression on me.
Irishman in Berlin: A Short Story
Countess Lola Montez: The Irish Fraud, Dancer & Radical
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Oaths of a Strange Language: Translating Riders to the Sea into Spanish
A little known play set in a far flung corner of Ireland had a profound effect on my senses and on my relationship with my interior and exterior worlds.
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 