The author of a seminal work on Irish emigration will be honoured by having a road named after him in his hometown. Journalist John Healy was a crusading journalist who wrote “Nobody Shouted Stop” (also called “Death of an Irish Town”) in 1968; the work details the losses suffered by Charlestown, Co Mayo in the middle… Continue reading Journalist who chronicled emigration’s losses honoured
Category: monuments and memorials
Emigrant monument needs promotion, say city officials
A Cork monument honouring Irish emigrants isn’t getting enough attention, according to a report in the Irish Examiner. The newspaper reports that city councillors are concerned that the monument, which was launched in September, needs more promotion. The Listening Post monument on Penrose Quay is comprised of four stainless steel posts, which play recordings of interviews… Continue reading Emigrant monument needs promotion, say city officials
Northampton remembers Lucia at Bloomsday
An Irishman living in Northampton will lead a commemoration of Bloomsday at the grave of Lucia Joyce in Kingsthorpe cemetary in Northamption. Lucia Joyce, the daughter of exiled Irish writer James Joyce, spent many years in a mental hospital before her death in 1982. This will be the fourth Bloomsday the Irish Community Arts Project… Continue reading Northampton remembers Lucia at Bloomsday
Cork monument uses sound to commemorate
An innovative monument to Irish emigrants was unveiled on Cork’s Penrose Quay on September 9th. “Listening Posts”, designed by sculptor Daphne Wright and writer Johnny Hanrahan, consists of four sleek metal posts positioned at the traditional point of departure for emigrant ships. The City Council’s press release explains, While striking in themselves, these ‘posts’ function… Continue reading Cork monument uses sound to commemorate