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The Caretakers

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

The faded old door was locked, the house apparently blind to the outside world. We were looking through the broken grey-veiled windows, you and I, peering at the slate on the floor. “See that? Do you? They danced on that … Continue reading →

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Journeys in Dublin: Night Streets

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

In the odd light that only close to midnight knows I am out for a walk, and I look at the the houses along the street. I begin to imagine, just as I do when I’m upstairs on the bus … Continue reading →

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Journeys in New York – Seán Keating: Art, Politics and Building the Irish Nation

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

Many of my friends and colleagues in New York, elsewhere in America, in England, France, Germany, and in Ireland, have asked for information about my recent book on Irish artist, Seán Keating. The book is titled Seán Keating: Art, Politics … Continue reading →

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Journeys in New York – Summer in the City of Welcomes

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

So, there came a point when I decided to spend a summer in New York. It was not going to be a holiday. I had a detailed plan of research for my next book. The whole project involved a lot … Continue reading →

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Bumps in Dublin – A story from the Seán Keating project

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

Bumps in Dublin – A story from the Seán Keating project.

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Presenting the book to President Michael D. Higgins, 30 April, 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

Presenting the book to President Michael D. Higgins, 30 April, 2013.

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‘…when someon…

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

‘…when someon….

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‘…when someone

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Dr Éimear O'Connor HRHA, HRUA

‘…when someone paints a picture, that picture is a direct and personal appeal to any individual who may happen to see it. And a farmer or shop-keeper, if he is sufficiently interested, can appreciate or depreciate it just as well … Continue reading →

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