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Anniversary (our Festival long read)
This is the Festival's 'long read'. The article sets up what anniversary means to us and why it is important in 2023.
Liverpool’s football transformed by Irishman
Ireland Reaching Out traces the Irish heritage of a man who would change the shape of football in Liverpool forever (John McKenna 1855-1936).
McAleese, institutions and survivors 10-years on
Writer, Caelainn Hogan, reflects on The McAleese Report at 10; as Ireland's redress scheme for institutions, schools and laundries continues.
The 1923 dinosaur egg find
A dinosaur egg find aniversary prompts Irish language enthusiast, Alan O Raighne, to think about language and connection with heritage.
Tony Birtill – an ongoing Irish legacy for Liverpool
Thomas Ryan, Conradh Na Gaeilge Learpholl, reflects on the legacy left by friend, peer and fellow Gael, Tony Birtill.
Transforming the Mac Lua Archive
Barry Hazley (Derby Fellow, University of Liverpool ) describes the importance of the Mac Lua Archive in presenting British Irish diaspora stories.
Dom Phillips – A tribute
Patsy Connor, Liverpool Irish Festival Trustee, remembers her friend and Bebbington-born journalist/environmentalist Dom Phillips.
The transformations of Brigid
Judy Mazonowicz considers St Brigid'stransformations in the context of ‘hunger’ and the Irish Government's bank holiday investiture.
Global Ireland
A young reflection on what a global diapora policy means to new Irish generations in an ever changing world.
Tony Birtill – a memorial
2022 marks a year since the passing of Tony Birtill. Here, he's remembered in a memorial package, honouring his life.
Children’s page
Here you will find a growing selection of children's activities connected with Samhain (Hallowe'en) for children to print and play with.