God Speed All Bikers and Give them Sense
The barmaid said to the biker Bulfin “God speed all bikers and give them sense” Left him bemused and me amused As …
Ireland – Is It But a Notion?
As the Catalan Independence movement is crushed for now by Spain, we remember the Irish declaration of 1919… the events of the …
Looking Back at 1916 – The Horrors of Today – and a Fearful Future – Blog
As a horrific week in Europe comes to a close, with the murder of Fr Jacques in France by ISIS affiliated fanatics, a …
When The Bullets They Were Flying
When the bullets they were flying When the hunger strikers were dying Every one of them were trying To break down the …
Lesson in History for Bob Geldof
I have a lot of time for Bob Geldolf, but his recent comments comparing the 1916 leaders to jihadis was insulting to …
No Dancing Sun This Easter Morning
No dancing sun the Easter morning As the birds sing in the sky I sleepy look out at the dawn As the …
1916 – War and Revolution
1916 – a year to most Remembered for slaughter of the Somme Youth sacrificed by generals incompetence Against the odds sent to …
Civilians Slain – An Empire Saved
The sight of the Dillon family emerging from their house waving a white flag in Moore Street being shot down by snipers …
One Faith Under Two Flags
One faith under two flags fought in Galway The Gloucester’s guns roared as shells rained from Athenry to Castlegar The Men of …
Ireland Is Not For Sale
Background: As with Tara, where our heritage was torn up to be sold for profit, there is the same happeneing at the …
Shoulder High Let Them Carry Him – Jim Larkin Tribute
What would Jim Larkin make of the corruption in the Labour Party today? Or the roll over and take a piece actions …
1916 – A Futile Effort Betrayed
Was it for this that Theobald Wolf Tone Across his own throat drew the blade, His high ideals for which were fought …
A Wedding Day
In a chapel a man stood beside His nervous and blushing bride “I do till death” each to their vows replied And …
Elle Enleve Son Masque
Elle enleve le masque qu’elle montre au monde Derriere lequel elle cache ses soucis Elle craint les juges regards Et tous ses …
Let Us Remember This November
This day we all remember As we are asked to and yet It seems our own who faught for their own land …