Tag: Seamus Heaney
Irish Lit: St. Kevin’s Miracles
Saint Kevin, the sixth century Glendalough saint, was an ascetic and hermit who slept on stones, ate little but herbs and roots, prayed in freezing water, and wore mostly animal skins. He spent much of his time
Blowin’ In: Love Distilled
I stood in the National Library of Ireland in Dublin one grey April day. Silent tears streamed down my cheeks in wonder, in relief, in thanksgiving. My daughter’s
Irish Lit: Christmas Card Poems
Discover Seamus Heaney’s enchanting Christmas Card Poems, offering insights into the Nobel Prize-winning poet’s reflections on the season. From the innocence of “Catherine’s Poem” to the profound “The Manger,” explore Heaney’s unique perspective on Christmas. Delve into the dual voices, subtle infusions of mature insight, and timeless themes that characterize these poetic gems.
Inner View: Songwriter, Singer, Producer Phil Coulter Comes to Cleveland
Inner View: Phil Coulter, The Hits Keep Coming By John O’Brien, Jr. I’ve always had a passion for Irish music, and I suppose my commercial success meant that I could […]
Terry from Derry: Exodus, Movement of Jah People
Terry from Derry: Exodus, Movement of Jah People By Terry Boyle Growing up the 70s, my brother Sean and I were big Bob Marley fans. We were kindred spirits […]