Rare Irish Proclamation Sold for Over $16,000 in Cavan
May 10, 2019 No Responses

Rare Irish Proclamation Sold for Over $16,000 in Cavan

A rare Irish Proclamation has sold for over $16,000 at auction. It was printed on the first anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising when rebels staged a major revolt against British rule in Ireland. The Proclamation went under the hammer...
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“Breakthrough” Faithfully Makes Actress Chrissy Metz a Film Star
May 9, 2019 No Responses

“Breakthrough” Faithfully Makes Actress Chrissy Metz a Film Star

It used to be that faith-based films were low-budget productions, cheaply made with cheesy storytelling and wooden acting — more about propagandizing than good storytelling. Though contemporary faith-based films labelled as such may still be pushing their ag...
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Out&About
May 8, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I thought I had my money on the winner of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday only to find out he was disqualified for bumping and after watching a replay I couldn’t see it. The winner was the...
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Illuminated Through A New HBO miniseries, Chernobyl Remains A Focus Of The Dangers Of Nuclear Energy
May 1, 2019 No Responses

Illuminated Through A New HBO miniseries, Chernobyl Remains A Focus Of The Dangers Of Nuclear Energy

More than 33 years ago, the world’s worst nuclear accident occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant — near Pripyat, a town situated in northern Ukraine in what was once the Soviet Union. Back then, during those two days of April...
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Out&About
May 1, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

It was my pleasure to catch up with Adi Roach of Chernobyl Children International at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on Lexington Avenue last Monday before she returned to Ireland that evening. What an amazing person she is and would you believe...
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Hewetson’s Bust of Pope Clement XIV to be Auctioned in New York
April 29, 2019 No Responses

Hewetson’s Bust of Pope Clement XIV to be Auctioned in New York

A bust made by one of Ireland’s greatest sculptors is to go to auction in New York. The bust of Pope Clement XIV by Christopher Hewetson, one of the most celebrated 18th century sculptors, will be offered for sale on...
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Out&About
April 24, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I paid a visit to the Easter Monday Commemoration on the 103rd Anniversary of The Easter Rising of April 24th, 1916, which was hosted by The Irish Monument Committee and The Society of the Friendly Sons of...
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Rock n’ Roll’s Johnny Lydon: No Longer Rotten but Still Building The Public Image
April 24, 2019 No Responses

Rock n’ Roll’s Johnny Lydon: No Longer Rotten but Still Building The Public Image

Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die: Punk Graphics, 1976–1986 April 9th – August 18th, 2019 The Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle NY, NY 10019 (212) 299-7777 When he emerged on the scene in 1975 as...
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April 17, 2019 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am ready for the Easter holidays, are you? It’s one time of the year that I really enjoy with family and friends. Now I know what you’re saying, Lent is over so he’s off to the...
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Paneling from Sister Ship to Titanic to be Auctioned in Laois
April 15, 2019 No Responses

Paneling from Sister Ship to Titanic to be Auctioned in Laois

Ornate paneling from the Titanic’s sister ship will be sold in a historic auction next month. Taken from two luxurious staterooms on the Britannic, the wooden overlay will take center stage at the two-day auction at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard,...
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