November 22nd, 2011 | by Bill Lehane | published in Culture
Tweet O’Casey’s classic tragicomedy derives its strength from its searingly accurate dialogue, which is funniest to those who know Dublin and the argot of Dubliners well. The tribal nature of the piece was laid bare at the opening night of its run in London’s National Theatre, where the audience seemed willing to join in on [...]
February 23rd, 2011 | by Megan Eaves | published in Culture
Tweet “When I die Dublin will be written in my heart.” – James Joyce The Irish are notorious writers – writers that have produced some of the most profound and beautiful works of literature, both in the English and Irish languages, and so it is, to me, befitting that Dublin finally holds a title for [...]
February 10th, 2010 | by Megan Eaves | published in Craic
Tweet Related posts: Valentine’s Day 2011 in Ireland. Certain elements of Ireland’s identity and history play to romance. The wet, cobblestone streets, mythic love triangles and a sense of piety have always brought out a delight in love stories and the feeling that Ireland is a place for lovers. And reading the lyrical lines of [...]
