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Ireland’s Wars: The Bloodshed Of 1641

Posted on Apr 10, 2013 by NFB

The plot of the 23rd of October had gone off, with great success in the north, and the shockwave that it caused would reach all over Ireland. It would take a few months for it turn into a recognisable war, … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Smerwick And The End Of The Desmond Rebellion

Posted on Oct 2, 2012 by NFB

It was the Autumn of 1580, and one could be forgiven for wondering just how things were going to work out in Desmond. The area had been in revolt for some time now, the Geraldines of Munster facing off against … Continue reading →

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Battlestar Galactica: The Pegasus Mirror

Posted on Mar 15, 2011 by NFB

Still re-watching Battlestar Galactica, now nearly through the excellent Season Two. Watching the Pegasus three-parter, compromising the episodes “Pegasus” and the two part “Resurrection Ship”. I was struck by some things. In the episodes, the Battlestar Pegasus, under the command of Admiral … Continue reading →

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