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‘That is not Bridgie Boland!’

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On Monday March 4 1895, Bridget Cleary, walked up a hill to Kylenagranagh, the home of her father’s cousin Jack Dunne, who lived with his wife Kate, to sell eggs. The Dunne’s house, less than two miles from her slate-roofed labourer’s cottage at Ballyvadlea, Co Tipperary, was near an ancient circular mound of earth, or a ring fort, still known in rural Ireland as a ‘fairy fort’. Maybe it was because of the location of his house, or because of his skill as a story teller, a ‘Shanachie’, and that he had a limp, that Dunne had the reputation for being ‘an old man who is fairy-ridden’. People believed the local legend that he was once ‘chased up to his home by a man in black, and a woman in white’. He had knowledge of incantations, charms, and spells, and was sometimes consulted for a cure for animal or female sicknesses.

Peter O’Toole cements his place among Hollywood’s greatest

Galway-born actor Peter O’Toole joined the ranks of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars at the weekend when he added his hand and footprints to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A hearty welcome to the May madness

It has been a glorious two weeks for the lucky schoolchildren who are enjoying their Easter holidays.

A toast to Kate and William at the Clayton

Tomorrow Friday April 29, the royal wedding can be viewed at the Clayton Hotel. Join them for a toast to Kate and William on the special occasion of the royal wedding between 4 -8pm. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival and watch footage of their wedding on the big screen.

Huston and O’Toole to collaborate on new film

THE ACTOR Peter O’Toole and director John Huston have been associated with County Galway for more than six decades.

The mystery of the disappearing man

“HE LEFT them there, standing under the sycamore tree, the two dray horses, the plough lying on its side nearby, the soil fresh on its blade. And of himself, not a sign ever of him anywhere. Gone. Like the wind. Just like that. Done a bunk, as they say...”

An appreciation — the late Dixie Brennan

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Bad news travels fast, and when the sad news came last Monday that another ‘Butt’s’ gentleman had passed on, my thoughts immediately flashed back to the Water Barracks, Larry Dowling's (now the Black Cat), Rings – Cards – Darts – and mighty craic – Yes the late great Dixie (Seamus) Brennan was a major part of that era and how we all enjoyed those wonderful times.

Bagenalstown man may never see settlement money

The Bagenalstown man and his wife who were awarded US$18m (€11.3m) in a punitive damages settlement in the US last month may never see the money.

Kate and Ava unveil autumn/winter 08 collection

Kate and Ava’s autumn/winter collection hits the shops this month and is being sold in a large number of stockists due to the popular demand of their stylish designs.

Bagenalstown man’s millions may never come

The Bagenalstown man and his wife who were awarded $18m (€11.3m) in a punitive damages settlement in the US this summer may now never see the money.

 

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