A Bit of a Writer: a significant contribution to Brendan Behan's centenary year – The Irish Times
This compendium makes a significant contribution to Behan’s centenary year
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This compendium makes a significant contribution to Behan’s centenary year
Fishermen families on the Aran Islands didn't just create the iconic Aran sweaters, they also made pampooties - a special, handmade leather shoe.
Irish cheese wins big at the 2023 Irish Food Writer's Guild Awards 2023-03-07
Galway full-back Seán Mulkerrin was sidelined for the season after picking up a serious knee injury.
This winter, I’m traveling via my sweater collection. I buy few souvenirs when I travel. But there are some parts of the world that require me to leave ample room in my suitcase: good sweater places. I’m drawn to cold climates and northerly latitudes — and wherever harsh weather exists, you’re likely to find tough wool sweaters knitted for the purpose of surviving it. A good wool sweater can make a great, long-lasting souvenir. Those rooted in place channel the spirit of the cultures from which they come and are ambassadors for local craftsmanship and ingenuity. In tough, isolated ...