I remember having a debate with a history teacher from a school in Dublin. He was dead set against conflating events from the past with the ones we are living in. I respectfully disagreed. History is not consigned to the past. For me, the past is a continuous force that shapes […]
Founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in present-day Israel, The Carmelites, a Catholic religious order, have a long association with Kinsale. The Order has been present in the town since the 14th century, first establishing a church in 1334, and building the current church after the Reformation. While […]
At 51, Adam Green is not just a web designer and developer living in the picturesque village of Kilbrittain; he is a passionate advocate for Datsun cars. His love for these classic vehicles intertwines with his journey through music, technology, and art. In a conversation with Truls Harte, Adam reflects […]
The 2024 hurling season has recently concluded with Cork narrowly missing out on an All-Ireland win against Clare in July. Robert Downey played a stand-out role for Cork throughout the season, and his efforts have earned him a nomination for the GAA All-Star Awards, announced last month. Robert has risen […]
Culture Night 2024 featured thousands of events up and down the country. According to some estimates a quarter of the population or 1.7 million people attended free arts and culture events on September 20. Around 30 of those audience members were in the back room of Kinsale’s glorious Tap Tavern. […]