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Liverpool: a story for everyone
On the launch of his third book, Ged Melia gives us an insight in to his most recent creations set in 1840-50s Liverpool.
My Liverpool experience: Carrie Barrett
Charting her experiences at Liverpool Irish Festival's, Limerick-playwright Carrie Barrett, examines and shares her experiences.
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.
Wilde’s Ballad of Reading Gaol
Dr Ó Donghaile considers The Ballad of Reading Gaol , 125-years after its release, and what it can tell us about our society.
Reflections: Sweeney’s Unquiet Islands one year on
Northern Irish printmaker and painter -Martin McCoy- looks back on his #LIF2022 exhibition, Sweeney's Unquiet Islands, one year on.
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.
Trad sessions in Liverpool
#LIF2023 Chair and musician, John Chandler, takes readers through the trad sessions avaiable across Liverpool (Aug 2023).
Reroot’s route to market
Director Connor Richmond talks about winning a Festival commission to make his short film, Reroot; plus the journey it has been on in a year.
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Festival Coordinator wanted
Liverpool Irish Festival seeks Festival Coordinator to help deliver our outstanding events programme and online work.
Music Board makes regional difference
What makes a 'Music CIty'? Kev McManus -Head of UNESCO City of Music- ought to know. Here, he tell us what Music Cities mean to him.
Poetry: an anniversary collection
Anniveraries are often marked by poems, and vice versa. Catherine Harvey takes us on a poetic journey of commemoration.