Dive into the nostalgic world of seaside rowboat rentals, a once quintessential aspect of Bangor’s coastal charm. The documentary pays homage to the spirited individuals like William Caulfield and Jimmy Laird, whose rowboat rental businesses …
Continue ReadingFionntán de Brún – Athbheochanas: Idir Chamáin
Professor Fionntán de Brún talks about his book Revivalism and Modern Irish Literature. Labhraíonn an tOllamh Fionntán de Brún faoina leabhar nua a chíorann ceist an athbheochanais.
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Barry Shepard is joined by Alison Martin and John Dorney to discuss Belfast connections during the Irish revolutionary period.
Continue ReadingIn Focus: Glamour and Gloom
Glamour and Gloom: 1930s Architecture in Belfast is a richly illustrated book which features a selection of modern buildings that together display the architectural variety of the period in the northern metropolis. Karen Latimer from …
Continue ReadingRéabhlóid na Rúise – Idir Chamáin
Pléann an t-údar agus staraí Aindrias Ó Cathasaigh Réabhlóid na Rúise ar a comóradh céad bliain. Author and historian Aindrias Ó Cathasaigh discusses the Russian Revolution on its 100th anniversary.
Continue ReadingPerspectives on 1916: Ruán O’Donnell
Dr Ruán O’Donnell, University of Limerick, examines the strands of influence and international aspects of the Rising during the first phase of the modern revolutionary period.
Continue ReadingPerspectives on 1916: Laura McAtackney
Laura McAtackney discusses the Rebel Countess, Constance Markievicz, and provides new insights into her illusive character.
Continue ReadingIn Focus: Joanna Massie
Interview with Joanna Massie on heritage, identity, place and the RSA’s use of digital technologies and social media in historic environment conversations.
Continue ReadingTalk Like That: Greg Cowan
Greg Cowan talks about his life as a member of the Belfast punk band ‘The Outcasts’, and an upcoming documentary, in this the 40th anniversary year of punk.
Continue Reading1916-2016 Centenary: Michael Pierce
Michael Pierce discusses the work of Irish writers such as Seán O’Casey and others and their representation of class divisions during the 1914-1918 period.
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