History Ireland is a very interesting and high quality magazine that publishes articles by scholars and researchers written for the general public and illustrated with photographs, maps, and charts. In addition to publishing books and special issues, the magazine sponsors lectures and panels on a range of topics at locations throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland. (If you are interested in subscribing to either the print or online editions, click here for a link to their home page.)
In preparation for the Easter Rising centenary, they have brought out a special issue called “1916 Dream & Death,” and because of its relevance to our trip, the Alumnae Office has purchased copies for each of you. We will be giving them out to those who attend either the April 25th or May 9th meetings in Atlanta and mailing them to the rest of you when we send you your travel documents.
I hope you find the articles and illustrations illuminating and relevant to your study of the historical and literary context of the Easter Rising.
Wow, that’s very nice of you (and the Alumnae Office). Thanks! Go raibh maith agaibh!
Also, your postings are not in vain. I’ve been reading them, although I haven’t commented on them (until now). Thank you so much for sharing your love and knowledge of Ireland with us.
I am glad to know you are out there, Gwen! Thanks for your comment!
Just finished reading the History Ireland magazine, and have gained more perspective about the Rising–especially from the sections on Patrick Pearse, on Yeats and the Cultural Legacy, and on the Church’s Reaction. Having now seen two documentaries about the Rising (Mise Eire and the one on public television this year called 1916
The Irish Rebellion), and having read this magazine, I am getting a fuller picture of the many points of view on the Rising. Fascinating!
Thanks so much to you and the college for providing us with this special edition of the magazine.
Eleanor Barrineau