Deb's Daily Brontë My small tribute to Branwell Brontë who must have known 'The Black Dog' of depression very well. ©DebsGreenJones #Botd #BranwellBrontë

We’re used to seeing Rory Gallagher with an axe, but he could’ve been good with a sword too, as per this Prince Valiant comic from US artist Thomas Yeates. Part of fab Rory Gallagher exhibition in Cork City Library

Harry Warren compares sightings of the fabled Loch Ness Monster with a similar sighting by three Catholic priests while fishing on Lough Ree in May, 1960 - In shops now or you can subscribe today at irelandsown.ie/subscribe/

Beaut of a jersey from Beamish, the stout of choice for the everyday and the every(wo)man. Retro branding from the archives of Niall McCormack, who designed 'The Dublin Pub' book. Perfect for those summer gigs and will look good in The Hi-B,The Castle Lounge or The Sunflower

I've been sent an advance copy of Bog People and it is 💯 so far 👌 #currentlyreading #books

Does anyone remember watching The Rimini Riddle? 👀🫣 The RTÉ puppet show followed three siblings who were sent to live with their Aunt Vera in her boarding house after the death of their parents. It aired from 1992 until 1995. #RTEArchives

This notice for a night school on Exchange St. offered working boys a rare chance to learn after long days of labour. Open to boys over 14, the school provided warmth, light, and the promise of opportunity—free of charge.

Remember when I solved a years old mystery that Guinness set? And yes, I'm still waiting on those guineas ... beerfoodtravel.blogspot.com/2023/11/solved…

Have you thought about joining the Friends of Crawford Art Gallery membership programme? It's a fun, social, creative, and educational way to engage with exhibitions and events at the Gallery!

My good friend Victoria Pearson will be heading to Creedon’s Hotel, Inchigeelagh Daniel Corkery Summer School - on July 20th to speak about: A 100 Years of Corkery’s The Hidden Ireland Victoria Anne Pearson

We are saddened by the passing of William Harrington (1941-2025). Beginning his art studies in our building in 1955, he went on to illustrate Séamus Murphy's Stone Mad, this year's #OneCityOneBook. He is represented in the collection by an ink drawing of Dalton's Avenue (1981).

NEW EPISODE of Three Castles Burning. A tribute to the mohair suited bands who brought such joy to 1960s Ireland. From Van Morrison to Rory Gallagher, it all began in the Showbands.... podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/moh…

As they say on LinkedIn, delighted to share news of my new book about the future of the GAA - more details to follow but feel free to circulate this message. More Than A Game: The GAA and Where It's Going is published soon by Gill Books

Tributes paid to Cork artist Willie Harrington following death at 84. An intervention from Padre Pio reputedly saved Harrington's fingers from amputation as a child irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arts…

Enjoy readings from "The Croppy Boy Way: A Walk on the Northside", with Gerard Corbett and Jim O’Shea. All welcome! ⏰ August 16 Saturday at 12 noon, Hollyhill Library A beautiful new local history book that captures local folklore, sporting life and social history.

My play goes on tour #Beara #IrishMythology…so far….if you’re near Listowel, Electric Picnic, Kenmare or Bere Island, described as ‘a moving work’ please come along and see The Crow’s Old Gold #irishtheatre

I have published my first Blog. It covers the life of Tom Johnson -prize fighting Champion of England. He died in Dublin and is buried in Drumcondra. tomjohnsonpugilist.blogspot.com/2025/07/making…