Today in Labor History June 20, 1763: Wolfe Tone, Irish rebel leader, was born. He helped create the United Irishmen, a Republican organization that fought against British rule in Ireland. The United Irishmen was a relatively nonsectarian organization that united Irishmen of both Protestant and Catholic backgrounds. Wolfe Tone also led the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The leaders of this major uprising were inspired by the French and American Revolutions. They started off strong, winning many battles. However, in the end, the British prevailed, killing up to 50,000 rebels and civilians. Wolfe Tone said, “Our independence must be had at all hazards. If the men with property will not support us, they must fall. We can support ourselves by the aid of that numerous and respectable class of the community: the men of no property.” The British captured Wolfe Tone in November, 1798. Scholars believe he committed suicide in prison a few days later.
‘ #Irish cliche bingo’: critics pan Obamas’ #Netflix comedy drama #Bodkin"
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“Yet another entry in the worst genre ever – the Irish rural picaresque where booze flows, nuns scowl,” said the Irish Times. “A deeply annoying show that thinks it is critiquing cliches about #Ireland when actively adding to the stockpile. Let’s ignore it and hope it goes away ... the show had recreated #FatherTed without the jokes or self-awareness, it said. “If the locals in Bodkin are gradually revealed to be putting on a sly act in front of the naive #American, the series nonetheless plumbs the depths of diddly dee twaddle.”
It's St. Patrick's Day in #Ireland and to celebrate both the holiday and #womenshistorymonth check out #Irish#ClassicalMusic composer Ina Boyle. I recommend her "Phantasy For Viola and Piano."
It's St. Patrick's Day in #Ireland and to celebrate both the holiday and #womenshistorymonth check out #Irish#ClassicalMusic composer Ina Boyle. I recommend her "Phantasy For Viola and Piano."