Ireland

Concert for Women’s Aid with Sharon Shannon & More

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Part one of a four-part series. Meitheal na mBan is an inspirational and empowering series of online concerts led by Ireland’s top female musicians and artists as they perform directly from their own homes, in a much-needed fundraiser to support the victims of domestic abuse.

Some of the musicians performing on the series include Mary Black, Sharon Shannon, Mairead Ní Mhaonaigh, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Julie Fowlis, Nell Ní Chróinín, Lisa O’Neill, Róisín O, Bronagh Gallagher, Wyvern Lingo, Cliona Hagan and Cathy Jordan. The series will be presented by Ciara Ní É.

DONATE: Text the word ACTION to 50300 to donate €4 or online at: https://www.womensaid.ie/donate/

Letters to The Hobbledehoy

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I just wanted to thank Fintan O’Toole for the fine article he wrote about our president. Last I heard his article is going viral. The article was spot on, but please tell Fintan that it is MUCH worse than he wrote or could imagine.

Trump is unraveling minute-by-minute and many of us believe he is mentally ill. Yesterday he said there will soon be 5 million COVID-19 tests a day. Less than an hour later he said he never said that?

I am thinking of visiting Ireland. I am a black fellow who took the DNA test thing and found out I am 15% Irish. Erin Go Bragh!

I plan to visit and track down some of my distant relatives and say, “Surprise!” 🙂

Steve Williams

Thanks for writing THE HOBBLEDEOY, Steve. We agree with you – Fintan O’Toole’s piece on Trump was first rate. Absolutely you should visit Ireland and then tell THE HOBBLEDEHOY all about your trip! The West coast is amazing; wonderful music in Ennis and Doolin. Check out the Dingle Peninsula if you can. Rick Steve’s website is the best place to start your trip. Cheers and stay well !