Monthly Archives: August 2012

Tom Callen and Jane Anderson with NI guests – Gordon Lucy, Jim Shannon, MP, Gillian Pearson, Maynard Hanna, and Dr. Ian Adamson at  August Chapter meeting.       Young Ambassadors – Jim Mc Loughlin , Sofina, Patty Smith, Sarah Hines, Kaitlin Wayson, … Continue reading →

    Four time Gold Medal Winner Ben Ainslie flew the flag once again at the Games closing ceremony The 35-year-old’s victory in the Finn class at London 2012 saw him become the most successful sailor in Olympic history, as … Continue reading →

        Mongán Mac Fiachna and Immram Brain Proinsias Mac Cana Ériu Vol. 23, (Mar., 1972), pp. 102-142 Published by: Royal Irish Academy Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30006897    

  Interview with Andy Tyrie Andy Tyrie and Barre Fitzpatrick The Crane Bag Vol. 4, No. 2, The Northern Issue (1980/1981), pp. 15-22 Published by: Richard Kearney Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30059505   Andy Tyrie is now patron of the Ullans … Continue reading →

  British soldiers take cover behind beer casks during the Easter Rising   Tonight, on the invitation of The Right Honourable,the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, I attended the launch of a new exhibition for the forthcoming decade of historic centenaries … Continue reading →

              Following the appearance of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950, C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted children and adults alike for over half a century. In The Lion’s World, Archbishop Rowan Williams … Continue reading →

‎50 years ago today – the world lost an Iconic Beauty, Beloved Actress and Inspiring Trendsetter. #RIP Marilyn..   Norma Jeane Mortenson ,WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU xxxx  

‘The Ullans Academy’ – A personal journey in search of Cuchulainn and the birth of the Irish Tradition, Falls Library, Saturday, 4th Aug, 12 noon The Ulster Scots heritage, a culture and language – presentation by former Belfast Lord Mayor, … Continue reading →

Great Britain claimed six gold medals and a silver on Day Eight of the London Games to enjoy their most successful day at an Olympics in 104 years.         “I am so shocked I can’t believe it. I’m going … Continue reading →

Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, author and multi-instrumentalist, Van Morrison, brought his own distinctive blend of R & B, soul, Celtic influences and lyrical visionary to East Anglia this summer as he performed at Adnams Newmarket Nights. Widely considered as … Continue reading →