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  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 →

Praise has poured in for cyclist Bradley Wiggins and rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning after they scooped Britain’s first gold medals of 2012. The most successful British Olympian by gold medals won is Steve Redgrave, who won five consecutive gold … Continue reading →

This new booklet, published by Belfast City Council, traces the meanings of place names in Belfast and around from ancient times to the 17th century, when townlands were created.Published in partnership with the Ultach Trust, it promotes the Gaelic origin of … Continue reading →

The Queen’s entrance to the Thirtieth Olympic Games tonight was trully spectacular. She not only appeared in her role as head of state of the host nation for the opening ceremony , but also starred in the show – making her movie … Continue reading →