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Tragóid i Háítí: An Crith Talún Posted by on Jan 15, 2010

(le Róislín)   Before returning to the ábhar éadromchroích I had planned for following up on the blogpost on “Lochlannach” (nasc thíos), I’d like to introduce some terms for discussing na himeachtaí i Háítí.    Mostly this will just be in list format, since I find the situation almost too overwhelming, especially so close on the…

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Saol Aeronwy Bryn Thomas-Ellis (1943-2009): Mionchroineolaíocht Posted by on Aug 1, 2009

(le Róislín) Barely recovered from the news of básanna Frank McCourt and Michael Jackson, there is now another sad tale to tell, the death of Dylan Thomas’s daughter, Aeronwy. She might not have been as well known in the U.S. as McCourt or Jackson, but leaves a strong legacy and an Irish connection on her…

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Bás Michael Jackson (1958-2009) Posted by on Jul 13, 2009

Bhuel, tar éis a bheith ag smaoineamh faoi, after pondering the matter, I figured I may as well join the sluaite (hordes) ag scríobh faoi Michael Jackson.    First stop, as usual, what else has been written about his death, as Gaeilge?  Can’t say I found mórán (much).  A cuardach Google limited to “Bás Michael…

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