Tag Archives: Ireland

Ireland’s Bloody Sunday

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

If Tuesday’s [05/17] news of the British Queen visiting Ireland’s Croke Park stadium did not seem unusual, then like me, you need a refresher on ‘The Troubles.’ Opening lyrics to the U2 song, Sunday Bloody Sunday: I can’t believe the … Continue reading →

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When Irish Eyes Are Wailing

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

Maybe it was the whole Eamon de Valera thing. So while I’ve come late to the game, I feel as though I’m getting my Irish on lately, except for the whole fighting, drinking and gregariousness thing. If Mangan’s good enough … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland’s Example For Cuba

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

Opening lyrics to the U2 song, Sunday Bloody Sunday: I can’t believe the news todayOh, I can’t close my eyes and make it go awayHow long, how long must we sing this song?How long? How long?‘Cause tonight we can be … Continue reading →

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