Love becomes tragic when justice isn’t just

By R.J. Donovan, Special to the BIR
April 1, 2019
R.J. Donovan, Special to the BIR

BY R. J. DONOVAN
SPECIAL TO THE BIR
The philosopher George Santayana warned, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Hub Theatre Company of Boston is launching its seventh season this month with Helen Edmundson’s “The Clearing,” a captivating drama that recalls a time in history that should never be forgotten. Performances run from April 5 to April 20.

A bit about sheep and cows, at Co. Leitrim’s Lough Rynn Castle

By Ed Forry
March 27, 2019

By Judy Enright
Special to the BIR
Is there a truer (or cuter) sign of spring in Ireland than the fluffy young lambs that run, jump, and frolic in the emerald green fields? It’s a sure sign of the new year and rebirth of the world after an often long, dark, and dreary winter.
A poll I saw recently asked what travelers to Ireland liked best about their visit. I was somewhat surprised to see how many answered “the sheep,” but I’m with them on that answer, so I get it.

In the winter of my life, I think of what I believe

By Ed Forry
March 27, 2019

By James W. Dolan
Special to the Reporter
Well, I made it! Days are shorter, clocks are louder, and everyone’s younger. I’m eighty. I have loved and been loved, laughed and cried and observed the immense goodness and profound evil of which mankind is capable. I will die with few regrets after a long and fortunate life. Will it be quick or slow and debilitating? I pray for an expedited passage. To where, I’m not sure.

When March comes around, St. Patrick moves to stage center

By Ed Forry
February 27, 2019

March is here – and that means it’s nearly spring in New England! Ireland is already enjoying spring weather and the daffodil, that cheery harbinger of warmer weather, has been blooming and brightening the landscape for several weeks and its season is now nearly over.
In addition to heralding the arrival of spring, March is also the month when that special man - Saint Patrick - is toasted and honored everywhere.

SAINT PATRICK

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