Sebastian Barry may be the most exhilarating prose stylist in Irish fiction. His new book weaves together strands from Ireland's past -- and his own.
By Allen Barra Jun 20, 2008
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New films tackle the Baader-Meinhof gang and the IRA's dirty war. Cue the rock music and put on those tight jeans!
August 25, 2009
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British artist Steve McQueen's devastating film "Hunger" captures the filthy, excruciating details of IRA prisoner Bobby Sands' legendary hunger strike.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 18, 2009
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A wrenching, sexy marriage drama from the new Ireland. Plus: Potter fans go berserk, and a dose of arty, self-indulgent Euro-erotica.
By Andrew O'Hehir
November 15, 2008
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In this podcast interview from Cannes, the British artist turned filmmaker talks about Bobby Sands, Abu Ghraib and his sensational feature debut, "Hunger."
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 24, 2008
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"Miss D" pleads for the right to end a doomed pregnancy -- in England.
By Lynn Harris
May 2, 2007
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In "Paddy on the Hardwood," former Division I assistant coach Rus Bradburd writes about going to Ireland to play music and escape hoops. It didn't work.
March 6, 2007
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More than 5,000 women traveled to the U.K. to get abortions last year.
By Page Rockwell
July 6, 2006
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To touch the heart of Dublin and the country beyond, look to James Joyce's "Dubliners," the poetry of Yeats and a comic masterpiece by Flann O'Brien.
By John Banville
June 15, 2006
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Gays and lesbians aren't welcome at NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade.
By Page Rockwell
March 17, 2006
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Forget Scrooge and Tiny Tim -- James Joyce's "The Dead," with its distinctively Irish blend of music and tragedy, is the ultimate yuletide tale. And why isn't John Huston's marvelous film version available on DVD?
By Allen Barra
December 14, 2004
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New York's greatest living newspaper columnist says the Catholic Church, corrupted by sexual scandal and creeping right-wing ideology, is dying out in America. And he sheds no tears.
By Andrew O'Hehir
September 11, 2004
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The town-hall dances in my tiny Irish village were the most exquisite, prolonged foreplay the world has ever known.
By Nuala O'Faolain
June 21, 2004
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Cate Blanchett's portrayal of the murdered Irish journalist is a blatant Oscar bid. But Joel Schumacher's crude bio-drama never comes close to asking the real questions.
By Charles Taylor
October 17, 2003
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In a primal tale based on a true story, the great Irish novelist describes how an innocent, sensual woman falls into the hands of a pathological killer.
By Amy Reiter
March 21, 2002
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Irish voters face a referendum that would prohibit abortion even when suicide is a health risk for the mother.
By Quentin Fottrell
March 1, 2002
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Women on Waves will provide medical abortions to women in international waters.
By Carina Chocano
June 14, 2001
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On St. Patrick's Day, I'm black and green and not blue at all.
By George Kelly
March 17, 2001
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A Monk Swimming
By Malachy McCourt
October 5, 2000
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"Sisters"
By James Joyce
October 5, 2000
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"Finnegans Wake"
by James Joyce
October 5, 2000
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Virgin Express and Ryanair are giving free flights to people named Ryan.
By J.A. Getzlaff
May 3, 2000
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Tips on spotting Alaska's great leviathan, choosing a mileage-earning credit card and renting a car in Europe.
By Donald D. Groff
April 28, 2000
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The great Irish novelist delivers a resoundingly passionate tale of land feuds and illicit love.
By Stephanie Zacharek
April 18, 2000
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A private bus tour and a T-shirt shop have found a way to squeeze profit from violence.
By J.A. Getzlaff
April 7, 2000
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Nostalgia for white terrorism
How to starve yourself to death
Teen tarts, sleeping nubiles -- and Harry
Meet the film world's new Steve McQueen
Irish teen takes abortion case to Supreme Court
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Destination: Ireland
The greatest Christmas story of all
The gospel according to Jimmy Breslin
This thick excitement
"Veronica Guerin"
Pro-life, even in death
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