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ERIC Sweeney – composer, performer, teacher and friend – was a modest man of immense musical talent whose contribution to the arts in Waterford was truly…
Leon O’Cathasaigh returns to replenish his soul and refill his imagination in the green mountains of Sligo and Leitrim. A long time ago in the sleepy summers of my youth, I discovered the magic scenery and green mountains of Sligo and North Leitrim.
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Although St. Patrick’s Day celebrations may not involve rowdy parades in the streets, the “City Lights” team is still excited to honor and enjoy Irish traditions and show our shamrock pride. Host Lois Reitzes was joined by two recent Atlanta transplants from Ireland: Ciara O’Floinn, Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern U.S., and Elaine Cosgrove, a poet from the town of Sligo and author of “Transmissions .” Both O’Floinn and Cosgrove read poems, as well as discussed the St. Patrick’s Day traditions in Ireland versus those in America. Interview highlights: On the Irish...
Professor Paul Salveson is a historian and writer and lives in Bolton. He is visiting professor in ‘Worktown Studies’ at the University of Bolton and author of several books on Lancashire history International Women’s Day on Monday was a reminder of the many Bolton women who have played an important role in society – not just locally, but on the national stage. Four of them are Sarah Reddish, Alice Foley, Alice Collinge and Susan Isaacs Sarah Reddish (centre) with the the Bolton Women’s Co-operative Guild around 1900 Sarah Reddish Sarah Reddish was born in Westleigh (as it...