I happily cast votes for some of my favorite reads, including Bernie Goldbach’s Irish Eyes, The Dossing Times, Slugger O’Toole, and An tImeall, to name a few. Winners will be announced on March 11th. It was a bit ironic to see the opening of these awards just after having read this piece in the Honolulu Advertiser entitled Prize matters in a society infatuated with awards. Which reminds me that the Grammy Awards will be on tomorrow evening. You can follow the developments in the Grammy Awards section of Nahenahe.net.
West Belfast Gaeltacht Quarter has tremendous tourism potential.
An interesting development. I know there are people from Ireland who read this blog. One of the options I’m considering for my Ph.d. pursuit is the enthnomusicology program at Queen’s University-Belfast. I’ve had some very positive correspondence with the faculty there, and am considering applying for possible entry in fall, 2007. If there is anyone who can help me and provide some basic information on living in the area of the university (I’d like to avoid having to purchase a car), I’d be grateful. Please feel free to leave a comment to this message or send me and email. Of…
No to Indian mascots, yes to leprechauns?
NCAA president Myles Brand says that the ban of American Indian mascots and images in postseason competition will remain firm despite resistance from schools that would be affected. Asked why the nickname ‘Fighting Irish’ is acceptable at Notre Dame, Brand said, “We’ve never had any Irish people come to us and say we find that offensive… We have cases where real people are being offended, not make-believe leprechauns.”