Ireland Reaching Out traces the Irish heritage of a man who would change the shape of football in Liverpool forever (John McKenna 1855-1936).
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More than time in The Space Between: Jean Maskell
Jean Maskell's The Space Between is a book to browse, including paintings and poems, stories and yarns that speak of diaspora experiences.
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.
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.
Poetry: an anniversary collection
Anniveraries are often marked by poems, and vice versa. Catherine Harvey takes us on a poetic journey of commemoration.
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.