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Review: National Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 by NFB

National Theatre’s Romeo & Juliet Trailer Time to leave behind the world of film festivals and superheroes for a little bit, and dig into something a bit more familiar. In-between my last look at an actual Shakespearean adaptation – Justin … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Henry Wilson And The Final Descent

Posted on Mar 2, 2021 by NFB

After the election of the 16th June, things were up in the air in terms of Ireland’s politics and the prospect of civil war, but in many respects it must have seemed less likely than ever. Politically, the anti-Treaty side … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Flashpoints And The Four Courts Seizure

Posted on Jan 26, 2021 by NFB

While supplementary entries have put us past the point a while ago, this is the 400th numbered entry of Ireland’s Wars. We’re getting there, and who knows where we will be come #500 (hopefully at the Emergency at least, or … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Road To 1798

Posted on Dec 16, 2015 by NFB

The run-up to the year 1798, and the events that took place then, require a bit more complicated backstory if they are to be understood properly. In this entry, I’m going to take a look at the general state of … Continue reading →

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The Olympics

Posted on Aug 15, 2012 by NFB

Well the Olympics has come and gone, with nary a comment from yours truly (bar Stupidest Things last weekend). Rather than post throughout the sporting showcase, I thought I’d leave it for one large post when the festivities had ended. … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The First Plantation

Posted on Jul 31, 2012 by NFB

Ireland had changed. As the 1540’s went by and Henry VIII left this mortal coil, it was clear that the Tudor dynasty had greater plans for Ireland then a fallback to the previous position of limited intervention and reliance on … Continue reading →

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