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Achill Colony
New art book with text by Patricia Byrne and artwork by Franticham.
Reflections by Patricia on her journey in researching the Achill Mission Colony.
Photographs and illustrations by Franticham of Redfoxpress
Castle Book Podcast on ‘Achill Colony’
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Trasna na Tire History Series—Presentation on the Achill Mission Colony by Patricia
Lure of Achill for Artists
Patricia Byrne review of Mary J. Murphy's book Achill Painters—An Island Story
A Polish Count and the Achill Connection
An exhibition at the RIA Dublin reviews the involvement of Count Paul Strzelecki in bringing relief to Famine Ireland. Patricia Byrne reviews the exhibition and the Achill connection in The Irish Story.
Author Interview in The Irish Times Culture Section
‘John Rainsford talks to Patricia Byrne, who transports readers back to the past’ in his article, entitled “The Achill Mission Colony and the rise of narrative nonfiction”.
Book Reading and Presentation at Westport Civic Trust event
‘Writing My Book’—Talking with Writing.ie
Patricia Byrne talks about writing her narrative nonfiction book at Writing.ie
‘Achill Colony’ Review in ‘Mayo News’
Feature by Aine Ryan, Mayo News, 15 June 2021
Video of Achill locations featured in ‘Achill Colony’
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Book Review in ‘Mayo News’
Feature by Aine Ryan and Patricia Byrne, Mayo News, 23 February 2021
Patricia features on the Thin Places Travel Podcast
Join host Mindie Burgoyne of the Thin Places Travel Podcast as she and guest Patricia Byrne focus on the largest of Ireland’s islands—Achill Island.
In their conversation, Mindie talks with Patricia about the stories in her books, but also about Achill Island itself and many opportunities for travellers to the island.
Patricia at Dublin Book Festival 2018
Patricia joins panel discussion The Great Hunger Reassessed as part of Dublin Book Festival 2018
Interview with Limerick Community Radio
Interview with author Patricia Byrne on Limerick Community Radio.
Interview with Clare FM
Interview with author Patricia Byrne on Clare FM radio.
Interview with Limerick 95FM
Interview with author Patricia Byrne on Limerick 95FM radio