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℘℘℘ In April 1916, the front pages of America’s newspapers were dominated by headlines about the war on Europe’s western front, where the German and French armies were battling at Verdun, and by reports of German American opposition to President Wilson’s re-election campaign. Then, on Tuesday morning, the 25th, came news of the capture of a German ship that had tried to land arms on Ireland’s west coast, and the arrest of Sir Roger Casement, a retired diplomat. “Daring Invasion ...

Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is set to celebrate the arrival spring with a calendar of special events honouring different festivals from around the world, such as Holi, Songkran and Easter, with dining, dancing, and other memorable experiences for guests to enjoy. The fun begins on Sunday 28 March with a beach party to mark the Hindu festival of Holi, complete with colourful powder, delicious food and music. Guests are invited to sample au...

A PAINTING of the woman airbrushed from Irish history has been unveiled in the Seanad to mark International Women’s Day. Elizabeth O’Farrell was a nurse with the GPO garrison in the Easter Rising of 1916. Under a flag of truce she accompanied Pádraig Pearse to his surrender to Brigadier General William Lowe and his son John, near the lower western corner of Parnell Square. A grainy photograph of the occasion showed O’Farrell’s feet and part of her dress, her body hidden by Pearse’s o...

Seanad Éireann to mark International Women’s Day by unveiling painting by Leitrim artist Reporter:  ); Seanad Éireann will mark International Women’s Day next Monday, 8 March 2021, by unveiling a painting entitled “Her Surrender” by Leitrim artist Sinéad Guckian. The Drumsna artist (and former county councillor) painted this having discovered that Elizabeth O’Farrell,  the woman Patrick Pearse selected to carry his message seeking to open negotiations for the cessation of hostil...

Newspapers are often the first casualty of a clear-out. They’re easily identifiable as unprepossessing clutter and, being recyclable, can be disposed of without guilt. But how many chapters of Irish history have been thrown away without a cursory glance? If you’re sorting through old newspapers, spare a moment to cut the string and check the contents. Until relatively recently, newspapers, including regional newspapers, were the only way people could receive the news. Many of them are inter...

God has used COVID-19 to create the greatest evangelism opportunity in history, said evangelist Nick Hall. Hall is the leader and founder of Pulse, an evangelistic organization that reaches young people around the world with the Gospel. He told The Christian Post that during the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide accepted the Gospel at higher rates than normal. “I think this could be the greatest evangelistic hour in the history of global Christianity and I say that with 2020 as the starting...

Limericks Live 95 Search By Live95 News Team Music played at the ceremony was composed by an honorary Limerick man. Patrick Cassidy, although not a Limerick native, lived here for years, graduated from University of Limerick and his mother, sister and brother are all based in Limeirck.  His piece entitled Proclamation was performed by violinist Patricia Treacy from County Louth. On having his composition performed at the inauguration, Patrick said it was a huge honour. ...

Louth violinist performing at Joe Bidens inauguration today Reporter:  ); Violinist Patricia Treacy, from Blackrock, Co Louth will perform at the inauguration of President Joe Biden today. Patricia chose to play ‘Proclamation’ from leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy. Patrick originally composed for the 1916 Centenary but today it will sound against the famous backdrop of the US Capitol in Washington as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Leading Irish c...

University of Limerick graduate composer to have song performed at Joe Biden inauguration Reporter:  ); Leading Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy, a former attendee at the University of Limerick, will have his song, Proclamation played at the inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington DC today. Violinist Patricia Treacy, from Blackrock, Co Louth was invited to perform at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and chose to play ‘Proclamation’, which Patrick originally composed for the 1916 Ce...

Defending Trinity College during the 1916 Easter Rising As bullets rang out on April 24 1916 who would defend Trinity College? A handful of porters armed with pikes? Four young cadets wielding empty rifles? IrishCentral Staff Jan 17, 2021 A photo from Defending Trinity College Dublin, Easter 1916: Anzacs and the Rising, by Rory Sweetman Four Courts Press. Facebook Comments Rory Sweetman revisits the story of the Easter Rising and the threats posed to Trinity College during that fateful...