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The Achill Mission Colony and the rise of narrative nonfiction

Oct 4, 2018 | Comments Off on The Achill Mission Colony and the rise of narrative nonfiction

The Achill Mission Colony and the rise of narrative nonfiction — Read on www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/the-achill-mission-colony-and-the-rise-of-narrative-nonfiction-1.3632411

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Surviving the Famine on Achill Island — Tinteán

Oct 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Surviving the Famine on Achill Island — Tinteán

Surviving the Famine on Achill Island – Tinteán — Read on tintean.org.au/2018/09/06/surviving-the-famine-on-achill-island/amp/

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The Preacher and the Prelate review: an absorbing story about a sordid episode

Jul 3, 2018 | Comments Off on The Preacher and the Prelate review: an absorbing story about a sordid episode

The Preacher and the Prelate review: an absorbing story about a sordid episode — Read on www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/the-preacher-and-the-prelate-review-an-absorbing-story-about-a-sordid-episode-1.3530854

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Conflict and the Colony

Jun 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Conflict and the Colony

BOOKS ‘The Preacher And The Prelate’ is a riveting read about the impact of Rev Edward Nangle on Achill Island life during famine times — Read on www.mayonews.ie/living/32212-conflict-and-the-colony

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TheJournal.ie – The fascinating story of the Achill Island preacher, the Famine, and the Prelate

Jun 7, 2018 | Comments Off on TheJournal.ie – The fascinating story of the Achill Island preacher, the Famine, and the Prelate

TheJournal.ie – The fascinating story of the Achill Island preacher, the Famine, and the Prelate — Read on www.thejournal.ie/preacher-prelate-patricia-byrne-4033791-May2018/

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Sweet as Honey

Apr 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Sweet as Honey

Nothing sweeter for this writer than reader feedback and this piece of enthusiasm from Mary J Murphy came early, with the new book barely born: Well bless my booties Patricia Byrne, how thrilling it is to be associated with such an original, beautifully written, intensely researched book that reeks of Achill’s complex past between every…

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Easter Chocolates and Oranges

Mar 16, 2016 | Comments Off on Easter Chocolates and Oranges

Oranges and chocolate were exotic extravagances in my childhood; pointers to a future when these would become normal daily purchases and not occasional luminous luxuries. In our 1950s childhood home in East Mayo, an orange was a sporadic treat; the fruit was carefully peeled, divided in four, the white pith discarded and each succulent segment…

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Women and the Achill Mission Colony

Sep 7, 2015 | Comments Off on Women and the Achill Mission Colony

Earlier this year I was back in Achill for my favourite arts festival, the Heinrich Boll Memorial Weekend where one of the themes was the Achill Mission Colony and I was delighted to give a talk on the role of women at the Colony. A version of this paper has now been published in the online publication…

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Following in an Artist’s Footsteps

Jun 27, 2013 | Comments Off on Following in an Artist’s Footsteps

Interesting collaborative arts project following in the footsteps of Paul Henry in Achill and Connemara. Welcome.

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Guided Around The Great Western Greenway

Feb 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Guided Around The Great Western Greenway

Iris Galloway, in her guide to the The Great Western Greenway – ‘the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland’ – expresses the hope that her book will enhance the experience of this unique trail for walkers and cyclists. She succeeds admirably in her aim by welding together history, folklore, rich information on the…

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