Monthly Archives: April 2016

Van at Alpharetta – Review

Reviewed by Atlanta Journal Constitution There isn’t much filler at a Van Morrison concert – and that’s a good thing, since he’s only onstage for 90 minutes.But, as evidenced at his sold-out Sunday night appearance at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, … Continue reading

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Van Morrison serves up ‘Jambalaya’ at New Orleans Jazz Fest

NOLA Reviews Van at New Orleans Jazz Fest: It was about halfway through the closing show at the New Orleans Jazz Festival Gentilly Stage on Saturday (April 23). Master musician and songwriter Van Morrison asked his guitarist to “give me a G.” … Continue reading

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Bombs on Belfast, Part 3

The first deliberate raid took place on the night of 7 April. (Some authors count this as the second raid of four). It targeted the docks but neighbouring residential areas were also hit. William Joyce (known as “Lord Haw-Haw”), whose … Continue reading

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Bombs on Belfast, Part 2

There had been little preparation for the conflict with Germany. Craigavon had said: “Ulster is ready when we get the word and always will be.” And when asked in the N.I. parliament: “if the government realized ‘that these fast bombers … Continue reading

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Bombs on Belfast, Part 1

Five years ago, in the Linen Hall Library, 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, at the request of my publishers Colourpoint Books of Newtownards, I gave a presentation on my book, Bombs on Belfast, The Blitz 1941 as part of the … Continue reading

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1916 Remembrance Wall Unveiled at Interfaith Service

Footwashing at the Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist An interfaith service to remember all those who died during the 1916 Rising took place yesterday (Sunday April 3) in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. Representatives of all the main faith communities participated, including … Continue reading

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