Podcasts about douglas hyde

On Tuesday 25 June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted the fourth in a series of seven garden parties being held at Áras an Uachtarain this summer. In his speech the President highlighted the work of those who have enriched the lives of others and who provide support services and the hand of friendship to those within our society who are in special need of care or assistance. The tradition of hosting Garden Parties in Áras an Uachtaráin was commenced by the first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde. Each year, thousands of members of the public and representatives of organisations across the country are welcomed to the Áras at a series of Garden Parties. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-community-day-garden-party-25-july-2024

This Day in Legal History: Republic of Ireland ActOn April 18, 1949, a significant transformation in Ireland's political and legal landscape occurred with the enactment of the Republic of Ireland Act. This pivotal legislation marked the culmination of Ireland's progressive move towards full sovereignty, severing the last formal ties with the British monarchy. Previously, the Executive Authority Act had designated the King of England as the head of state in Ireland, a symbolic vestige of the colonial relationship that had long influenced Irish governance.The Republic of Ireland Act, passed by the Irish parliament, Dáil Éireann, in 1948, came into effect on Easter Monday, 1949, resonating symbolically with the 1916 Easter Rising, a key event in Ireland's struggle for independence. By declaring Ireland a republic, the Act definitively removed the role of the British monarch in Irish affairs and also led to Ireland's exit from the British Commonwealth. This move was both a statement of national identity and a reflection of Ireland's desire for complete self-governance.The Act also had profound implications for the legal system in Ireland. It entailed the establishment of a presidential office, replacing the governor-general, a representative of the crown. The first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde, thus assumed a role that was more clearly defined in terms of national rather than imperial allegiance. Furthermore, the Act necessitated adjustments in the Irish constitution and prompted a series of legislative revisions to align national law with the newly affirmed republic status.Internationally, the Republic of Ireland Act altered Ireland's position on the world stage, allowing it to establish and maintain foreign relations as a fully sovereign state. It represented a shift towards non-alignment and neutrality in international affairs, a stance that Ireland has maintained since.The enactment of the Republic of Ireland Act was met with mixed reactions. While it was a moment of patriotic pride for many, symbolizing a definitive break from colonial rule, it also provoked concerns among unionists in Northern Ireland, exacerbating tensions that were already present.Today, the Republic of Ireland Act remains a cornerstone of Irish constitutional law and a testament to Ireland's enduring commitment to self-determination and independence. Its anniversary serves as a reminder of the long and often tumultuous path to establishing a republic that stands as an equal on the international stage.The criminal trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York faced a significant development when a juror was excused after expressing feelings of intimidation due to her identity being partially exposed by the media. This incident highlights the intense scrutiny and pressures surrounding this high-profile case, which marks the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. The judge, Justice Juan Merchan, took steps to protect jurors' anonymity and issued a partial gag order on Trump following his criticism of court officials and witnesses.The trial centers on allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election. Trump, who is concurrently facing three other criminal prosecutions, has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts in the Manhattan case. His legal team argues that no willful violations of the gag order have occurred, despite accusations from prosecutors of repeated breaches by Trump, particularly on social media.The jury selection process reveals the polarized opinions about Trump, complicating the search for unbiased jurors in heavily Democratic Manhattan. The trial's outcome holds significant political stakes, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicating that a conviction could sway voters' opinions in the upcoming election. As the trial proceeds, the focus is on forming a complete jury, with opening statements anticipated next week if the jury is fully seated. The entire trial is expected to last six to eight weeks, potentially concluding before the November presidential election.Trump hush money trial loses juror who felt intimidated, judge says | ReutersA federal appeals court has ruled that U.S. Circuit Judge Don Willett does not need to recuse himself from a case involving a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that caps credit card late fees, despite his son owning stock in Citigroup. The ruling came after concerns were raised about a potential conflict of interest given Citigroup's stake in the outcome of the case, as the company is significantly involved in the credit card industry and is a member of the groups challenging the CFPB's rule.The issue surfaced when Politico reported on Willett's financial interest following a court decision he authored, which moved the case from Texas to Washington, D.C. In response, Willett disclosed that the contested stock was part of his son's education savings account, valued around $2,000. The Judicial Conference's Committee on Codes of Conduct, after reviewing the matter, advised that the connection to Citigroup's performance in the stock market was too indirect to necessitate Willett's recusal.The committee's opinion, authored by U.S. District Judge Gerald McHugh, emphasized that the potential effect on Citigroup's stock was speculative and did not directly impact Willett's impartiality in the case. The CFPB rule at the heart of the case seeks to limit what it terms "excessive" late fees charged by credit card issuers, which reportedly cost consumers approximately $12 billion annually. It mandates that issuers with over a million accounts can charge no more than $8 for late payments unless they justify higher fees. This significant reduction from the previously allowed fees aims to curb financial burdens on consumers. The legal battle continues as part of broader discussions about regulatory oversight and consumer rights within the financial sector.US judge in credit card fee rule case doesn't have to recuse, panel says | ReutersCorizon Health Inc., a distressed prison health-care company, has utilized a controversial bankruptcy strategy known as the Texas Two-Step, affecting inmates who face legal challenges due to limited access to resources. This maneuver involves spinning off liabilities to a new entity, Tehum Care Services Inc., which then filed for bankruptcy, impacting hundreds of inmates with pending personal injury claims. These inmates are now in a precarious position as they await Tehum's decision on how to handle their claims, further complicated by their confinement and limited legal knowledge.A recent judicial decision underscored the challenges faced by these inmates; a judge rejected a proposed $54 million settlement for medical malpractice claims, noting that it was unclear if the affected inmates were even aware of the settlement. This situation highlights the broader issue of inmates' difficulty in accessing timely and accurate legal information, a problem exacerbated by their reliance on the prison's mail system, which is notoriously slow and unreliable.Additionally, the case brings attention to the broader implications of such bankruptcy strategies on the prison health-care sector. If Tehum's strategy succeeds, it might set a precedent for other troubled medical providers to follow suit, potentially affecting more inmates. Critics argue that approving such settlements without proper consent from all parties involved is unfair and deprives inmates of their rights to seek further legal recourse.The case also reflects the systemic issues within prison healthcare services, as other companies like Armor Health Management LLC and YesCare Corp face similar challenges with legal claims and financial instability. The ongoing legal battles and the potential setting of a precedent with Tehum's bankruptcy case highlight the urgent need for reforms in how medical care and legal issues are handled in the prison system, ensuring fair treatment and access to justice for incarcerated individuals.Prison Health Company Bankruptcy Poses Unique Hurdles to InmatesA Texas federal jury has determined that Samsung Electronics must pay $142 million to G+ Communications for infringing on G+ patents related to 5G wireless technology used in Samsung's Galaxy smartphones. The jury specified the compensation amounts as $61 million for one patent and $81 million for another. This verdict follows a retrial on damages ordered by Chief U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap, who questioned the clarity of the previous $67.5 million award given in January, debating whether it should be a lump sum or a running royalty.The lawsuit was initiated by G+ in 2022, accusing Samsung of using its patented technology in 5G-capable Galaxy phones without obtaining the necessary licenses. G+ holds patents that have been recognized as essential for meeting international 5G standards. In defense, Samsung contested the validity of these patents and argued that G+ had not offered licensing terms that were fair and reasonable as required by standards organizations.The case underscores ongoing legal battles over patent rights in the rapidly advancing field of 5G technology, highlighting the significant financial stakes involved. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for technology companies and the enforcement of standard-essential patents. This verdict marks a notable development in intellectual property law, especially concerning the telecommunications industry.Samsung owes $142 mln in wireless patent case, jury says | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Just days before Margaret formally announced she was to leave her role as CMO at Siegel & Gale she joined That's What I Call Marketing live from New York and gave a Masterclass in Simplicity. Margaret been acclaimed as the unofficial ambassador of Ireland, been honored by many Irish organizations, including Douglas Hyde's Foundation, Irish Voice Women of Influence, and Top 100 Irish Americans in Business in the United States. When it comes to marketing she is equally honored, noted as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing, The Drum B2B Marketer of the Year, is a Marketing Society fellow, has been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and more. We chat through so much, Margarets Irish upbringing and her career journey, we talk about the importance of curiosity (she brings it up not me!), and continual learning. Margaret elaborates on the ethos of simplicity in branding, characterised by the intersection of clarity and surprise. We discuss the significance of brands delivering on their promises and the challenges of ensuring consistent, user-friendly experiences across multiple touchpoints. The conversation also dives into the evolving perceptions of Gen Z towards branding and social media, as well as the shifting roles and aspirations of marketing leaders. We also manage to get into Margarets passion for Irish fashion through here Wearing Irish initiative and indeed today she is wearing Irish from designer Helen McAlinden, we talk poetry, art and her advocacy for celebrating Irish creative talent on a global scale In this enlightening chat04:37 Margaret's Early Interest in Ads and Marketing20:13 The Importance of Simplicity in Branding24:28 Challenges and Barriers to Achieving Simplicity28:56 The Role of a Chief Marketing Officer31:26 The Expansive View of Branding37:56 The Impact of AI on Customer Experience54:51 The Influence of Brands on Culture56:36 Challenges for Marketing Leaders in 2024Get in touch about sponsorship and partnerships at thatswhaticallmarketing@gmail.com Instagram www.instagram.com/thatswhaticallmarketing/ X twitter twitter.com/thats_marketing .Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thatswhaticallmarketing You can listen to all old episodes www.thatswhaticallmarketing.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clamn dever.Topics in this episode include Dublin journalism minutiae, pallindromes, Lenehan's spoonerisms, the sad history behind the real-life inspiration for Professor MacHugh, the return of Stephen Dedalus' extremely erudite daydreams, Stephen punches up Douglas Hyde's poem, poetic meter and foot, rhyme and rhythm, the nightmare of history, Joyce's love of Dante, Dante's Divine Comedy, Francesca and Paolo's eternal damnation, a secret wind motif, Kelly and Dermot attempt to speak Italian, interlinguistic puns, and the oriflamme.Support us on Patreon to access episodes early, bonus content, and a video version of our podcast.On the Blog:Decoding Dedalus: RHYMES AND REASONSBlooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Rudy - 1st Samuel Chapter 3 seems to point to the importance of praying for the dead when David prayed for Saul. What do you think? Susan - Can people other than God give grace? (06:35) Chris - How can I deal with friends and family who are homosexual but raised Catholic? (13:20) Madeline - Regarding the marriage debt, is it no longer a free choice to give yourself to your spouse after you are married since you have to fulfil it? Emily – My young adult son thinks communism is good. Why does communism reject religion? (25:45) Patrick recommends “The Black Book of Communism” and “1917: Red Banners, White Mantle” and “With God in Russia” and “Dedication and Leadership” by Douglas Hyde for books that shine a light on the horrors of communism Alex - People who are in favor of Palestine must not read and understand their bible. Cristina - I can't make it to Daily Mass for the First Saturday Devotions. Can I go to the Vigil Mass instead? Joseph - Do you know about the 7 Mountain Mandate and the New Apostolic Reformation which has loud music and impartations of grace. Kevin - What do you think of forced fatherhood? Rafael - Could you explain the meaning of the temple being rebuilt and the other things that Jews believe the Messiah must do?

Today, June 18th, marks the anniversary of Sean T. O'Kelly becoming President of Ireland. In a sense, he was Ireland's first elected President, time in the Áras being transformative for Ireland's place on the world stage. It was in O'Kelly's time that Ireland became a ‘Republic', making him the first recognised head-of-state in a way beyond his predecessor, Douglas Hyde. Donal Fallon joins Gavan for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.

Today marks World Radio Day. Ireland's first radio station, 2RN, was broadcast from Denmark St, where the Ilac Centre is today. Douglas Hyde opened 2RN with a rant about how you're only Irish if you speak it. Newstalk's Simon Tierney joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...

Support the podcast: patreon.com/thehemingwaylist War & Peace - Ander Louis Translation: Kindle and Amazon Print Host: @anderlouis

Our Story The story of Deirdre or the Exile of the Sons of Uilsliu is a pre-tale of the Táin, the greatest epic in Irish mythology. At her birth, Deirdre is prophesied to bring ruin to Ulster. It is a tale of a despotic king, love at first sight, betrayal, and includes a brief mention of suicide. Our Guest Melinda Laus is a grief counselor and educator who understands grief as a normal, healthy part of being human. After the sudden and unexpected death of her late husband, Melinda learned that her healing was richer and deeper when she accessed nature and expressed herself through writing and photography. In addition to running a private practice in the Portland, Oregon area, Melinda is the founder of the online support community, The Nature of Grief. Find her onhttps://www.instagram.com/melindalaus/ ( Instagram) and onhttps://www.facebook.com/TheNatureofGrief ( Facebook) Our conversation This story of kings and failed leadership is also a story of young love and freedom. This retelling has echoes of a former American president, but also the death of Queen Elizabeth, and the tragedy of Princess Diana's death. Deirdre is an unapologetic tragic figure, and that teaches us so much about permission to grieve and be sad in a culture rooted in toxic positivity Melinda's story of losing her husband at age 31 and how that transformed her understanding of grief  Power as held by royalty, the bards, and the druids as a parallel to the ruling elite, the media, and the religious establishment The play between the individual and the collective, as well as the result of toxic individualism  Other forms and causes of grief, including climate grief and the grief caused by colonization and displacement The specific nature of “Irish grief” and a reference to poet Padraig Ó Tuama who reminds us that the Irish phrase tá brón orm, which translates to "the sadness is on me" Susan Cain's book Bittersweet and the validity melancholic personality The primary sources for this retelling of the tale: https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T301020/index.html (Douglas Hyde's translation of Deirdre) andhttps://celt.ucc.ie/published/T301020B.html ( Vernam Hill's translation of The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu. ) Our Music Music at the start of the show is by Beth Sweeney and Billy Hardy, a Celtic Fiddle and multi-instrumental duo based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The traditional Irish reel we play at the start of the show is called "The College Groves." https://www.knotworkstorytelling.com/episode/billyandbeth.com (billyandbeth.com) Work with MarisaMarisa offers 1:1 coaching for Personal and Professional growth with her https://www.marisagoudy.com/healing-for-heroines (Healing for Heroines) packages. She also offers https://www.marisagoudy.com/story-weaver-book-coaching (Story Weaver Book Coaching )for memoirists, thought leaders, and creative entrepreneurs at the beginning of their writing journey. Find more of Marisa's writing and get a copy of her book, The Sovereignty Knot https://www.knotworkstorytelling.com/episode/www.marisagoudy.com (www.marisagoudy.com) Follow the show on https://www.instagram.com/knotworkpodcast/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/knotworkstorytelling (Facebook), and https://www.facebook.com/groups/4429930243750952 (join our vibrant listeners' community).

In this episode, Tom is still looking at the first person named Freeman of Galway, former president Douglas Hyde and on International women's day they talk about the two women being named freemen of Galway today, Patricia Burke Brogan and Ena McEnteeRonnie is looking at the Playboy of the Western World and its tour to America. Including a cameo from an American President.You can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway

An Irish story told by Douglas Hyde, first president of Ireland and the craoibhinn aobhinn himself. I thought it was about time we did an Irish story and this is hits all the targets. A wastrel boy compromises the reputation of a local girl and when he goes out on the road to think, he meets a party of the fairy folk and they give him something to carry, and something to bury. Support this podcast

With over 400 letters, memos, cards, telegrams, drawings, notes and photographs, The Presidents' Letters reveals a personal and unexpected story of Ireland since the inauguration of our first president, Douglas Hyde. Most of these have never been published before and a handful have never been seen by the public. Meticulously researched and handpicked for this unique book, these correspondences bring to life our presidents, Áras an Uachtaráin and all those who have passed through its doors. This podcast from the launch event at dlr LexIcon on 30 October 2021 features Publisher and Managing Director of New Island Books, Edwin Higel, Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, author, political presenter and journalist Flor MacCarthy and Aoife K. Walsh, MC and Commissioning Editor at New Island Books. The podcast finishes with a beautiful rendition of Mná na hÉireann by Niamh Ní Charra - musician, composer, singer and archivist! Uploaded at dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire on Wednesday 17 November 2021.

Ireland's evolution in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century

I hope I find you well today and enjoying a strong stomach because we are looking at a particularly icky member of the Good People. It's hard to imagine anyone nominating this parasitic creature as a favourite but it sure is interesting, and a good one to know how to avoid.The Joint Eater, also known as the Alp Luachra, is a small newt-like creature which really likes Humans, from the inside-out…In this episode I share one extraordinary tale of an attack by a Joint Eater. We discover just how disgusting this creature can be, how easily it can catch a Human host and most importantly, how to rid yourself of one (and avoid them altogether!). * PATREONTo celebrate 2 years of our Podcast (yay! did someone say cake?...), I am delighted to launch ‘Encounters with the Good People' Patreon. If you enjoy my podcast and videos, please consider becoming a Patron, and supporting me on Patreon.There are 4 levels or tiers within our Patreon, the first begins at only $3 per month and each level offers additional benefits and content. These range from:having your name included in our YouTube videos,having access to exclusive Patreon-only videos,to receiving handpicked gifts from our online store or e-books, all Faerie related of course.Did you know that many of the most famous and popular tales began as dark, cautionary tales? Our Patreon exclusive videos will lean toward the darker side of Folk and Faerie tales, this allows us to explore some of the original tales which have been watered-down over time to be kid-friendly.Please visit my Patreon page and take a look around.https://www.patreon.com/EncountersWithTheGoodPeopleA Special thank you to our Patrons for this episode;April Proctor, Brett Manning, Janice Silva, Tsu, Abby Richmond, Donna Witteried and Brian Bruck.*Fancy buying me a coffee?If you enjoy Encounters with the Good People and would like to give me a hand to continue in this work, please consider 'buying me a coffee'.This is a really quick, simple and safe way for you to donate and support my work. Simply click on the ‘Buy me a coffee' icon on my website and you will be helping to create and produce ‘Encounters with the Good People' Podcast and YouTube videos.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/encountersAll support is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Kitty.*My Online Store.Now you can take the Faerie folk with you everywhere you go! Mermaids, Banshee, Elves, Goblins and beautiful Celtic designs will enchant your everyday with a touch of whimsy.My store offers Faerie inspiration to every member of the family. Including clothes for men, women, kids, toddlers, babies and expecting Mums too. There are other great items too, a variety of bags, from a tote to a backpack or lunchbag, as well as drink bottles, caps, wee pins, mousepads and more.It's super easy, simply look for ‘My Store' on the menu bar of my website, click the link and begin browsing. I hope you love it as much as I do. Happy browsing! Cheers, Kitty.*My YouTube ChannelEncounters with the Good People has launched two new series of YouTube videos: 'Folk Tales & Faerie Tales' and 'YouTube Shorts'.Relax and put your feet up (or lay your head down...) as I read well-known and lesser-known Folk Tales & Faerie Tales in a soft, gentle voice accompanied by soothing and delightful images. Sure to bring a sense of pleasant calm to the mind and spirit, these videos are suitable for everyone in the family to enjoy with a cuppa or as a bedtime story. To request a Folk Tale or Faerie Tale you would like Kitty to read, simply send an email with all the details to: yourencounterstories@gmail.comFancy a little whimsy on the run? If you give me one minute, I will give you some philosophical, conversation starters, ghost tales or Faerie tales in my new series of 'YouTube Shorts'.If you haven't already, please pop into my channel on YouTube, hit that Subscribe button and also the ‘notifications' bell icon. Please ‘Like' my videos and leave a Comment too, as this helps make YouTube ‘notice' my channel and support me to find an audience. Nice! And if you know anyone who might enjoy my videos, please Share with them too. Cheers, Kitty.*Fancy more Encounters with the Good People?For a daily peek at modern and historical encounters with the Good People, plus loads of great links, conversation starters and otherwise hard-to-find information on the Good People, visit Kitty's Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/encounterswiththegoodpeople Do you have your own tale of a Faerie sighting or encounter?Perhaps you have your own story to share?Kitty would love to hear from you and share your tale on our website or upcoming book. After receiving suggestions and requests from listeners of this podcast all over the world, I've decided to put together a book of ‘Encounters with the Good People'. In this book I'll include tales of encounters both historical and modern. So, if you, someone in your family, or a trusted friend, have had your experience with the Good People and are happy to share that experience, please let me know. I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at yourencounterstories@gmail.comDon't forget… our website is bursting with true, and amazing, tales of encounters with the Good People from folk all over the world. You're sure to find a tale there to get you thinking… Thanks to everyone who has shared their own experiences with us so far on https://www.encounterswiththegoodpeople.com* Podcast Credits.Edited by Magic Dan.Tale from ‘Beside the Fire' by Douglas Hyde. 1910.Theme Music: ‘Irish Coffee' by Giorgio di Campo.Additional Music: ‘Haunted House' and ‘The Crypt' by Myuu.

2021 marks 100 years since the creation of Northern Ireland.  To discuss this, and the events that led up to the partition of Ireland, we were joined by Dr. Cormac Moore.  Cormac is a historian in residence with Dublin City Council.  His previous works include The GAA vs. Douglas Hyde, The Irish Soccer Split, and his most recent work, Birth of the Border - The impact of partition in Ireland. On this episode of the Irish History Show we discussed the Home Rule Crisis of 1912 - 1914, proposals to partition Ireland, reactions to partition proposals from northern nationalists, the Long Committee, the Government of Ireland Act 1920, the founding of Northern Ireland, the Anglo - Irish Treaty, the Boundary Commission, and the tangible effects of partition. Intro / Outro music “Sliabh” from Aislinn. Licensed under creative commons from the free music archive

'I FOUND it hard to place Mr. Douglas Hyde's magnificent story. Among the ghosts or the fairies? It is among the fairies on the grounds that all these ghosts and bodies were in no manner ghosts and bodies, but pishogues--fairy spells. One often hears of these visions of Ireland.' Taking, of all things, the Hellboy story 'The Corpse' as a starting point, Cian is joined by Dr Aoife Bhreatnach from the Censored Podcast to talk about Irish burial customs, the stories of Douglas Hyde, changelings, folkloric moving graveyards, sectarian burial rivalries, Irish fairy lore, and lots more! LINKS Censored Podcast http://censored.ie/censored-podcast/ Irish Garrison Towns Blog http://irishgarrisontowns.com/ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wideatlantic Hellboy: The Chained Coffin and Others https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellboy:_The_Chained_Coffin_and_Others The original Taidhg O'Catháin story collected by Douglas Hyde https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/yeats/fip/fip08.htm The Burning of Bridget Cleary (Irish Times) https://www.irishtimes.com/news/offbeat/the-story-of-the-last-witch-burned-alive-in-ireland-1.2880691 The Burning of Bridget Cleary by Angela Bourke https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-burning-of-bridget-cleary-9781446412329

Kelly and Dermot discuss one of the most metal passages in all of Ulysses! You can find it at the end of “Proteus” beginning with “A side eye at my Hamlet hat.” Topics include Hamlet (so much Hamlet), Stephen’s creative spark, more resent for Buck Mulligan, more grief for Stephen’s mother, the shifting protean nature of language and tides, various Biblical allusions, Stephen’s poem, Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Hellas, Dermot’s grudge against Galileo, the philology of colors, did the sea really look like wine in ancient Greece?, the Annunciation and Mary’s connection to the sea, the requiem Mass death, vampires, ghouls, anti-semitism and homophobia in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Joyce’s (possible) dig at Douglas Hyde’s Love Songs of Connacht, the music of the spheres and how libraries used to work.Sweny's Patreon helps keep this marvelous Dublin landmark alive. Please subscribe!On the Blog:Decoding Dedalus: Pale VampireSocial Media:Facebook|TwitterSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts| Google Play Music| Stitcher

5 czerwca 1938 roku Douglas Hyde został pierwszym prezydentem Irlandii. Douglas Hyde, który został pierwszym prezydentem Irlandii był człowiekiem, którego cechy raczej nie predestynowały go do zostania politykiem. Prezydent USA Franklin Delano Rooselevelt powiedział kiedyś, że był „miłym i dobrze ułożonym staroświeckim dżentelmenem”.

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three classic horror stories from authors Dr. Douglas Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson, and M.R. James, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about cursed corpses, dastardly doctors, and awful artifacts – drawn from the depths of some of history’s most macabre minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Father Tim Grumbach joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss: How should Christians receive violence? A former Antifa member tells his story. What can you learn from false gospels? Douglas Hyde left Communism in 1948 to become Catholic. Why are young people attracted to communism? Listen to Timmerie's daily show 4pm PT | 7pm ET on Relevant Radio at or the Relevant Radio app https://relevantradio.com/listen/trending Host Timmerie to run a workshop in your area https://www.radiotrending.com/booktimmerie Special Guest: Father Tim Grumbach.

**Diaspora: from the Greek word diaspeirein "to scatter about, disperse," from dia "about, across" + speirein "to scatter".** The word "diaspora" was not used in the Irish context until Mary Robinson did so, powerfully sending a message about the global Irish community and the pain felt at both ends of the split of emigration. But 28 years later, is the term still apt? In the final part of our Uachtarán Trilogy, Darach talks to Peadar and Gearóidín about how presidents have presented Ireland to the world. As well as Professor Robinson's iconic light in the window, they look at Douglas Hyde's careful neutrality, Hillery's moment as Germany's Doctor Dishy and McAleese's bridge building. Inevitably this leads to a discussion of Saoirse Ronan's "Brooklyn", sentimental 80s ads and suitable judo wear. The opinions of Peadar Ó Caomhanaigh are not the opinions of Headstuff, its shareholders, sponsors, staff, advertisers, past or future investors or associates. --- Contact the show at https://twitter.com/motherfocloir or email us at motherfocloir@headstuff.org.

On Wednesday 10th of October, Darach, Gearóidín, Peadar and Éimear swooped upon the Sugar Club on Lesson Street to discuss the importance of the Irish language to the role of president. Three presidents in particular are directly associated with watershed moments in the history of the language - Douglas Hyde, Éamon De Valera and Michael D. Higgins. The gang discuss the implications of their support for an interest in Gaeilge, which inevitably includes a discussion of the 1996 movie Michael Collins, TG4 dating shows, the Gaelic Leinster monarchy, Roscommon and coddle. --- Contact the show at https://twitter.com/motherfocloir or email us at motherfocloir@headstuff.org.

President Higgins delivered the inaugural Douglas Hyde Lecture 2018. Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland, serving from 1938 to 1945, the first president of Conradh na Gaeilge (the Gaelic League) and the first Professor of Modern Irish in UCD from 1909. The lecture took place place in ‘Bliain na Gaeilge’, a year dedicated to the celebration of the Irish language.

The 27 June Garden Party was dedicated to a celebration of the Crafts and Creative Arts. The annual Garden Parties at Áras an Uachtaráin continue a tradition which began during Douglas Hyde’s presidency. President and Sabina Higgins are organising eight such events this summer, welcoming some 4,000 people into Áras an Uachtaráin. See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-hosts-a-crafts-and-creative-arts-garde

Lunchtime Lecture to accompany the Polish Embassy's exhibition on the life and career of Consul-General Wacław Tadeusz Dobrzyński. Speaker: Ian Cantwell, grandson of the Consul-General Wacław Tadeusz Dobrzyński Commemorating the birth of diplomatic relations between Poland and Ireland, this lecture accompanies an exhibition focusing on the life and career of Consul-General Wacław Tadeusz Dobrzyński, the first Polish diplomatic to serve in Ireland and one of the longest-serving diplomats in the history of the state. The exhibition commences with Dobrzyński's early life in Kiev (1885-1914), his service in the Great War, the post-war period in Free Warsaw and his first diplomatic posting, to Tallinn, where he served from 1922 to 1925. Dobrzyński spent the following 33 years in Dublin, firstly as consul from 1929 to 1931. In 1931 the consulate was closed by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but Dobrzyński returned later that year as Hon. Consul-General ─ an unsalaried position. Dobrzyński immersed himself in Irish life and culture, in his turn promoting Polish cultural activities and reporting on Irish political affairs for the Kurier Warszawski/Warsaw Daily. The occasion of the first ever Ireland-Poland soccer match, in 1938, to which Dobrzyński invited the President, Douglas Hyde and Taoiseach, Éamon de Valera, led to uproar in the press ─ Hyde was removed as patron of the GAA owing to the ban on foreign games. The unfolding of the second World War, as seen from Dublin and from a Polish perspective, and the ravage of Poland are examined as well as the Dublin consulate's relationship with the Polish government in exile (London, 1940-57). Dobrzyński gradually withdrew from the diplomatic service, moving to the countryside but maintaining an active interest in political affairs until his death in 1962. His daughter Krystyna continued her father's work in the promotion of Polish culture in Ireland. Location: Academy House Date: 10 May 2017 Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared this content responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors' own and not those of the Royal Irish Academy.

King of the Stewards

Three talks by Dermot Coffey on early 20th century Ireland. Of the Gunrunners in 1914, of George Moore and his neighbours (Yeats, Gogarty) and of the great talkers of Dublin like Douglas Hyde, Lady Gregory and the Irish Literary Society (Broadcast 1962)

In 1926, Dr Douglas Hyde launched the first radio station in the Irish Free State, 2RN. This was the start of something very special in Ireland. In ‘Forty Years of Irish Radio’, RTE’s PP Maguire looks at the history of Irish radio, how it was perceived by the public and meets the men and women who helped make it a success. (First Broadcast 1966)