by Rosie Serdiville | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
This very timely talk will take place on zoom. On the 50th anniversary of the events of 30th January, 1972, now known as ‘Bloody Sunday’, this paper examines the relationship between poetry and politics through an exploration of Thomas Kinsella’s 1972 poem Butcher’s...
by Rosie Serdiville | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s all go for Burns Night here at the Irish Centre. There’s going to be a traditional supper with a piper, haggis salute and music. All for the bargain rate of £8. Put the date in your diary: 7 – 11 pm on Sunday, 30th January 2022. And,...
by Rosie Serdiville | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
We are so proud of the members of the members of our community who gathered at the Tyneside Irish Centre on Sunday (16/1/22) to hold a vigil in memory of Ashling Murphy. She played here in 2018 as part of the Echoes of Erin evening. So talented a woman and one who...
by Rosie Serdiville | Dec 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
The next in our series of 1921 centenary talks happens on Thursday, 9th December 2021 at 7.30pm. ‘Who were the Black & Tans? The Crown Forces in Ireland during the War of Independence’. Professor Coleman will look at all the different groupings within...
by Rosie Serdiville | Dec 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Good news for anyone who was not able to get to our webinar last Thursday. Steve Shannon has posted the text of his talk on his website, Exilies in England. It’s a must read. Steve had us gripped from his opening sentance: “And I’ll being with a...
by Rosie Serdiville | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve just posted some footage and images from this year’s irish Festival to whet your appetite for next year. It’s great to look back over the last month and be reminded of what wonderful performances we saw and of all the lovely people who came...
