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Ciaran Connolly
17/04/2024
CS Lewis-Chronicles of Narnia-The Lion, Witch & Wardrobe-Narnia Trail
CS Lewis Background – born in Belfast on 29th November 1898, created the world of Narnia that is loved all...
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Marise
17/04/2024
Samuel Beckett: An Irish Author
Here at ConnollyCove, we love all literature. Continue reading to discover the life and success of the Irish author: Samuel...
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Ciaran Connolly
08/04/2024
Amazing Grace Song: The History and Lyrics
Amazing Grace has become one of the world’s most hauntingly beautiful Christian hymns. Many famous faces have covered the iconic...
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Noha Nabil
07/04/2024
Van Morrison’s Remarkable Trail
Van Morrison George Ivan Morrison – or Van Morrison- was primarily known as an Irish singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer....
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Marwa Alaa
07/04/2024
Oh Danny Boy: The Interesting Lyrics and History of Ireland’s Most Beloved Song
Oh Danny Boy is a ballad with an ancient Irish melody. Over time, it has become a hugely popular song that is considered the epitome of Irish culture. It is a song that took many years and plenty of chance to create.
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Marise
07/04/2024
Seamus Heaney: His Great Life | His Work | His Successes – 8 Facts and More
Farming background, country at war, teacher, writer, Nobel Prize winner… continue reading to learn about how Seamus Heaney’s life experiences...
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Marise
07/04/2024
Roddy Doyle: Famous Irish Writer
An Irish Novelist, Teacher and Screenwriter.. continue reading to explore the life and work of famous Irish writer Roddy Doyle....
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Marise
07/04/2024
Two Authors | One Man | John Banville
Two writers, one man. An exploration of the styles of John Banville and Benjamin Black: his life, work, and success....
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Marise
07/04/2024
Lady Gregory: An Often Overlooked Author
Lady Gregory is often forgotten about when discussing Irish literature. Often paired with William Butler Yeats. After much research, she...
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Marise
07/04/2024
James Joyce: His Life, Work, and Legacy
James Joyce was a phenomenal Irish author, short story writer, and poet. His work is still studied today and inspires...
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Marise
07/04/2024
William Butler Yeats: A Great Poet’s Journey
W.B. Yeats is one of the greatest Irish and 20th-century poets. His works echoed his Irish roots and became a...
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Dina Essawy
03/04/2024
Famous Irish Authors Who Helped Promote Irish Tourism
Every country around the world prides itself on its culture and heritage, and who better to represent a country’s culture...
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ConnollyCove
10/03/2024
Famous Irish People Who Made History in Their Lifetime
What do an American president, an Oscar nominee, the first person to split the nucleus of an atom, and a rebel have in common? Well, they are all famous Irish people who made different breakthroughs in various fields.
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Ciaran Connolly
04/03/2024
CS Lewis Square – Belfast – Chronicles of Narnia Belfast
It’s a perfect corner of Narnia from Belfast’s CS Lewis, built on Newtownards Road in Northern Ireland’s Belfast with a...
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Ciaran Connolly
18/02/2024
Dublin Writers Museum, Dublin City
Ireland has always been renowned for its strong literary history. It is the home of some of the worlds greatest...
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Ciaran Connolly
01/02/2024
Brian Friel: His Amazing Life, Work, and Legacy
Brian Friel is a prominent name within Ireland's literary world. During his lifetime, he created many poems, plays and short stories. In addition, he penned many well-known pieces, including Transitions and Faith Healer, and many more.
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Ciaran Connolly
26/01/2024
Irish Author Elizabeth Bowen | Life and Legacy
Elizabeth Bowen is a famous Irish author who is remembered for her literary works. She is known for her novels...
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Ciaran Connolly
10/11/2023
100 Best Irish Historical Fiction Novels to Consider Reading
Out of all the cultures and histories out there, Irish history stands out. Ireland, who in the past was known as the land of Scholars and Saints has always valued learning and preserving culture, a tradition that has inspired modern writers to this day.
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
The Best Books to Read This Year: Top 5
Reading is a great solace to many and for many of us – each year seems to travel past at...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Successful Authors from Derry – James Burke & More
Ireland has produced many famous authors, and they are all noteworthy. Among those celebrated brilliant minds, there are many successful...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Father of the English Ghost Story
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28th August 1814 – 7th February 1873) was a prolific Irish-born writer best known for...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Writers’ Worlds: Ireland’s Top Attractions for Literature Lovers
Ireland has a rich literary heritage. Writers’ Worlds have fascinated literature lovers and developed top attractions through the island. Steeped...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Best Irish Literature: Authors Who Shaped the Island
The island of Ireland has had an assortment of nicknames over the years. From the Emerald Isle to the Land...
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ConnollyCove
07/11/2023
The Revolutionary Life of W. B. Yeats
William Butler Yeats (June 13, 1865 – January 28, 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, mystic, and public figure from...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Inspirational Irish Women Who Changed the World
Women have made incredible contributions to society and Ireland is no exception. Inspirational Irish women have transformed history and pioneered...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Marina Carr: The Modern Day Lady Gregory
Marina Carr is a modern Irish playwright which has received a dozen critically acclaimed awards and whose work has been...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Paul Muldoon | Irish Poet
A poetry prize winner, an Oxford Professor and a globally known, celebrated poet. But where did he start his amazing...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Sean O’Casey | Greatest Irish Playwright
Sean O’Casey is known globally as an amazing Irish Playwright. He has written many plays that are still watched and...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Derek Mahon: Ireland’s Leading Modern Poet
Derek Mahon is a widely known poet of the modern literary world. Loving Literature from a young age, his talent...
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Ciaran Connolly
07/11/2023
Irish Author Edna O’Brien | A Controversial Writer
An international success, PEN Award winner, and an autobiographical author. Irish Author Edna O’Brien has lived and written about, an...
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