World of Hibernia articles from September 1999

World of Hibernia archives from September 1999

Letters.
September 22, 1999... THREE CHEERS FOR TRINITY Editor: The article describing the buildings and the history of Trinity College, (See "Trinity College, Dublin," Summer 1999) at times turbulent, but always dignified, civilized, and ultimately honorably...

THE WILD GEESE.(News Briefs)
September 22, 1999... THE GREAT YEATS Irish poet William Butler Yeats, whose poems of astounding lyric beauty earned him the Nobel Prize and a reputation as the greatest English-language poet of the century, was the subject of an exhibit entitled "Such Friends:...

CORPORATE CHIEFTAINS.
September 22, 1999... When John Sharkey, 62, retired this past May as vice president of MCI WorldCom's Corporate Large Account Program, the second-generation Irish-American was at the top of his game. "It's been a terrific ride," said Sharkey, looking back on the...

Sir Dan from Dublin.
September 22, 1999... Boxer Dan Donnelly had arms so long that, even while standing absolutely erect, he could button his knee breeches. And for a bet, he once felled a draught horse with a single punch. Such reports are typical of the legends that surround...

Joan Walsh Anglund.
September 22, 1999... A Patchwork of Love "A friend is someone who likes you." "Love is a special way of feeling." Such statements epitomize the bare-bones yet universal tenets that characterize the many works of author-illustrator Joan Walsh Anglund....

When BASE BALL was Irish.
September 22, 1999... LONG BEFORE LUXURY SKYBOXES, TELEVISION RIGHTS, AND PLAYERS' STRIKES, THE SPORT OF BASEBALL WAS ENJOYED AS MUCH FOR THE PERSONALITIES OF THE PLAYERS AS FOR THE GAME ITSELF. FOREMOST AMONG THESE SPORTSMEN WERE THE SONS OF IRISH IMMIGRANTS. IN...

A MOST PRECIOUS ANGEL.
September 22, 1999... The story of Katie and Eilish Holton of Kildare, babies born joined at the shoulder in 1988, touched the hearts of television viewers around the world. Parents from Maine to Maynooth pondered the difficult decision that would eventually face...

Heart of Glass.
September 22, 1999... An artist who prides himself on stopping to smell the roses, Paul Stankard has elevated the art of glass sculpture to a level he hopes will teach others to appreciate the beauty of nature's most precious gifts. Receive this glass it holds...

SONGS IN THE IRISH NIGHT.
September 22, 1999... THEIR NAMES MIGHT NOT BE AS FAMILIAR AS PAVAROTTI, DOMINGO, AND CARRERAS, HOWEVER THE THREE IRISH TENORS ARE WELL ON THEIR WAY TO PROVING THAT THE ITALIANS HAVE NOT CORNERED THE MARKET ON TENOR HARMONIES. THEIR 1998 PERFORMANCE AT THE POINT...

Untrimmed.
September 22, 1999... In direct contrast to the perfectly manicured oases to be found in many parts of Europe, the garden at Butterstream in Trim, County Meath, is unafraid of showing its wild side. The creation of Butterstream did not follow the conventional...

John Kennedy Jr. Prince of the Irish Diaspora.(the death of John F. Kennedy, Jr., and the legacy of his father)(Obituary)
September 22, 1999... He charmed Americans from beneath his father's desk at the White House and captured their hearts when he saluted the President's catafalque. As he grew to be a man, John Kennedy Jr. gained the attention of the Irish-American community as the...

Super IRISH.(selection of 50 'Super Irish' whose families made the trip from Ireland to the United States)
September 22, 1999... Shining Stars of the Irish Diaspora In the latter half of the 19th century, several million Irish immigrants crossed the Atlantic in search of the opportunities they hoped would be available in America. Fueled by perseverance,...

County Clare.(Ireland)
September 22, 1999... At one time, when Clare's barren rock and piercing sea spray were the only goods on offer to a dispossessed and impoverished population, this region of the country was the last stop before eventual oblivion. In 1999, however, as William Butler...

Gateway to Europe.(Ireland: Shannon Airport, and the Shannon Free Airport Development Company)
September 22, 1999... In the early days of transatlantic flight, travel to Europe was a glamorous endeavor. And Ireland, with its position as the westernmost country in Europe, was the logical starting point for many a continental journey. On their layovers,...

TRINITY TODAY.(opinions of students and alumni of Trinity College, as the venerable institution faces the new century)
September 22, 1999... The annual Trinity Ball, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, drew in excess of 5,000 partygoers this past June. The event is always a highlight of the Dublin social calendar and represents a more festive atmosphere than usual for...

THE PROVOST'S PULPIT.(Thomas Mitchell of Trinity College describes his efforts to keep four-year degree program)(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... Nobody could be further removed from the stereotype of a Trinity provost than Thomas Mitchell. For hundreds of years Trinity drew her provosts from the graduate body and the Protestant faith. Mitchell is neither of these. A Catholic from County...

Edna O'Brien: "James Joyce".(Review)
September 22, 1999... Edna O'Brien: "James Joyce" (Weidenfeld & Nicolson: Hardcover, 12.99 [pounds sterling]; Penguin: $19.95) Edna O'Brien's new Joyce biography is a major creative exploration by one of Ireland's most accomplished living novelists of "one of...

Antonia Logue: "Shadow-Box".(Review)
September 22, 1999... Antonia Logue: "Shadow-Box" (Bloomsbury: Hardcover, 15.99 [pounds sterling]; Grove Press, $24) Before the ink had even begun to dry, this first novel by Antonia Logue was the talk of literary Dublin. The reason being, that in a wave of...

Eugene McCabe: "Tales From The Poorhouse".(Review)
September 22, 1999... Eugene McCabe: "Tales From The Poorhouse" (Gallery Press: Hardcover, 13.95 [pounds sterling]; Paperback, 7.95 [pounds sterling]) This new book from Eugene McCabe consists of a quartet of separate but interlinked monlogues that subtly...

Christopher Nolan: "The Banyan Tree".(Review)
September 22, 1999... Christopher Nolan: "The Banyan Tree" (Weidenfeld & Nicolson: Hardcover 16.99 [pounds sterling]; Paperback, 9.99 [pounds sterling]) In 1981 the literary world was stunned by the publication of a book of poems, Dam-Burst of dreams, by a...

IRISH HEARTBEAT.(Irish musicians)
September 22, 1999... There must be some magic ingredient that has given Irish music such wide-ranging success. For no other country has had an influence so out of proportion to the size of its population. Within the last decade U2 and THE CRANBERRIES have been...

Paddy Casey: "Amen".(Review)
September 22, 1999... [Sony] Paddy Casey is a 24-year-old Dublin-born singer-songwriter whose debut album Amen was recently released to much critical acclaim. The first single from the album is "Everybody Wants," a song that has retained a strong presence on...

Cormac Breatnach: "Musical Journey".(Review)
September 22, 1999... (Peer Music) For someone who isn't a full-time musician, Cormac Breatnach could well be described, in traditional Irish music circles, as "the man with the golden C.V." His playing has been featured on such TV programs as Bringing it All...

Tim O'Brien: "The Crossing".(Review)
September 22, 1999... (Alula Records) In the liner notes of his new album, The Crossing, bluegrass musician and singer-songwriter Tim O'Brien says that in recent years, he has "taken a growing interest" in his Irish heritage. That interest is more like an...

Alison Hood: "Romantic Themes & Celtic Dreams".(Review)
September 22, 1999... (BMG Classics) John Field was a 19th-century Irish composer best known for his profound influence on Frederic Chopin and his invention of the classical piano piece known as the nocturne. Now, in the dawn of the 21st century, comes Trinity...

what's hot in Ireland.
September 22, 1999... East meets west in Dublin's new Morrison Hotel. How could it not with internationally acclaimed fashion designer John Rocha as the man behind the decor? His designs are visible throughout the 88 rooms plus two Oriental bars and restaurants. "I...

Website Guide.(Internet sites relating to Ireland)(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... Thanks to the world wide web, keeping abreast of Ireland and all things Irish has never been easier. The World of Hibernia introduces a variety of Irish web-sites ranging from collectors shops, heritage and ancestry, craft, art and jewelery to...

Gift guide.(gift stores in Ireland)(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... Gillan Jewellery Design Designs of elegance and distinction are the hallmark of Sligo based Gillan Jewellery Design, founded by Silversmith Martina Gillan in 1991. Inspiration for the ranges are the rugged worn celestial symbols of a...

Places to Stay.(hotels and other lodging in Ireland)(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... THE ALEXANDER HOTEL at Merrion Square Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 607 3700 Fax: +353 1 661 5663 Email: alexanderhotel@tinet.ie http://www.alexanderhotel.ie or call Supranational Hotels toll free 1 800 843 3311 Price Guide: Rooms...

DIARY.(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... Lyric Theatre (55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast). Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. A clever comedy about the calamitous consequences that arise when a twin brother and sister are rescued from a shipwreck, each thinking the other has drowned. (Opens...

Here ... there.(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... CITY OF RATHDRUM, IDAHO, USA Location: In the northern panhandle of Idaho, east of Spokane, Wash. Rathdrum has been described as a city surrounded by beautiful lakes and grand scenery. One of its most beautiful landmarks is Rathdrum...

Days to Remember.(Brief Article)
September 22, 1999... From the far reaches of America to the outback of Australia, the O'Dea diaspora returned to its Irish home this past July. More than 200 members of the tribe gathered at the Dysert O'Dea Castle in Ennis, County Clare, a stronghold for O'Dea...