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The View from the Stage
I remember the first time I performed on stage. The small stage in my high school cafeteria felt much too big when I stood upon it, and the light that poured over me in waves blinded me to everything but … Continue reading
Stolen Scaffolding
Thieves have stolen nearly 7,000 Pounds worth of Scaffolding from the premises of McCrory Scaffolding, Silverwood Industrial Estate, Lurgan on Tuesday Afternoon. The Property was removed between 3:45pm and 6:45pm on Tuesday and a lorry would have been required. Lurgan … Continue reading
“Abortion law is inhumane, court told”
I picked up a June 2015 issue of the Belfast Telegraph from the reception desk of the hostel and was surprised to read the article, “Abortion law is inhumane, court told”. Abortion is illegal in Northern Ireland regardless of the … Continue reading
The Word on the Street
In my search to find a newspaper article of interest to fulfill today’s blog requirement, I discovered several amusing stories. There was, for example, an anchor stolen from a boat one county over from Armagh which was valued around one … Continue reading
Prison Pickets
While looking through the 1989 Armagh-Down Observers, I somehow found the name Towson: A prisoners action group staged a picket on the Department of Justice in Dublin on Sunday calling for a release date for Newry man, Liam Towson who … Continue reading
The Flight of the Earls! End of Days! How’re We to Win the Championship, Lads?
I found an interesting article at the library complaining about football players being scooped up by talent scouts and going over to the States during the summer, during the local championships. The Antrim Commission couldn’t compete after losing 5 top … Continue reading
Rioting Teens Vs. Nursery Rhymes
I found a rather comical article from this past May involving some very interesting, though unorthodox psychological tactics against rebellious youths. A Belfast police van was “under attack” by a group of about ten drunk teenagers that proceeded to throw … Continue reading
The 1996 Manchester bombing
I looked through old Irish Times articles from the 1990’s and, as expected, found much violence and destruction during the Troubles. In 1996, the Irish Republican Army bombed Manchester, England in what came to be known as the Manchester bombing. … Continue reading
Artist Statement- Bismayer
Jeffrey Bismayer and Soldier On were inspired by Nessa O’Mahony’s poetry reading when she visited Baltimore earlier this year. Accompanied by research at the Armagh Library and an insightful trip to the Collins Barracks Museum in Dublin, I was able … Continue reading
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