Naked, afraid, alone. Captain Francisco de Cuéllar found himself on an Irish beach one Autumn morning…
Shipwrecked: Francisco de Cuéllar’s Irish Escape
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 […]
The Crashing of Shields & Teaspoons
Normally, I give context to the piece. This time, I’ll let the poem speak for itself.
Outer & Inner worlds: The Irishman and Spaniard who invented the Submarine
An Irishman and a Spanish man, in very different yet comparable circumstances, both invented something revolutionary. This is the story of the Irishman and Spaniard who invented the submarine.
Aristocrat, Tea Drinker, Jew Smuggler: The Life of Margaret Kearney Taylor
As often is the case with history, forgotten stories tend to be some of the best ones.
Fitting In: How The Irish Became Spanish
In our previous article, we discussed how the Irish came to Spain. It was a eulogy for the death of Gaelic Ireland and an essay on the uncertain future of those newly […]
3 Alternative Ways to Learn About Irish Soldiers and the Spanish Civil War
Irish soldiers and the Spanish Civil War are deeply connected.
Irish Slice of Madrid 