Ireland is not a place usually associated with surfing, but the Emerald Isle has become something of a Mecca for those who like to ride the waves. The town of Bundoran on the west coast hosts many international surfers who can be seen hanging out in local pubs waiting patiently for the right conditions. Visitors […]
As Rebel Voice is based in Ireland, we do not have any serious problems with snakes here, other than those who slither along the political corridors of power and through religious establishments. That said, Irish people do have a fascination with our slimy friends – no, not the politicians but the snakes – and enjoy […]
There are those amongst the British nationalist apologists in Scotland who accuse independence supporters of romanticism, of dealing in distortions of fact, but it’s a fact that there is no proponent of Scottish independence who would ever come out with something as ludicrously batshit as an article which was published this week in a site […] […]
Here the beautiful ballad, Song For Ireland, is performed by the musical genius, Dick Gaughan. This fine rendition is an example of what can be achieved when Ireland and Scotland work together. Rebel Voice truly hopes that the proud people of Scotland get the freedom they so richly deserve. Perhaps all of Ireland will be […]
In this narration, the lovable rogue, Ronnie Drew, takes us through the beautiful and haunting story of Deidre of the Sorrows. This is another one the most popular tales to be found in ancient Irish mythology. – If you enjoyed this, please share –
Originally posted on zazafl: The Gaza Kids to Ireland are coming back! It’s round three! As the trip last year was such an uplifting, joyous experience, we are doing it all again this summer! At the end of July, the kids from Al Helal Academy are coming to Ireland to play football and meet you!… via […]
Here is some verse from the irascible Irish poet from County Monaghan. Kavanagh was linked to the IRA back in the early days after partition. Strange that both he and Brendan Behan should have hated one another so much as Behan was also a member of the IRA. We Irish love nothing better than to […]
Carrauntwohil, standing at 3,406 ft, is Ireland’s highest mountain. It can be found in the south-west of the island in County Kerry. The views from this peak are sensational, as is the journey to the summit. In this video, we follow one walking enthusiast as he ascends this majestic mountain. – If you enjoyed this, […]
Here are two versions of the famous Irish folk song that tells of a young emigrant who leaves his native land to seek a better life in New York. The lyrics pay homage to the strong relationship between the Irish and the New York Police Department. As is the case with many emigres, it is […]
Kings Of America by R.J. Ellory Rebel Voice has previously read a novel by Roger Jon Ellory and thought it a fine piece of writing. A Quiet Belief In Angels is streets ahead of Kings Of America which is, quite frankly, a terrible book. In his forward, Ellory commented upon the research that he undertook […]
This is a standard of the folk scene in Ireland and wherever the Irish diaspora gather. It’s a lament for the emigrants and their descendants who live around the world. It can be difficult for those from some other nations to fully understand the emotional connections that Irish people have for their place of birth. […]
This song, written by Dicky Shannon for the playwright and revolutionary, Brendan Behan, reflects on the experiences of a prisoner who yearns for freedom. It was first performed in 1954 for the opening of Behan’s play, The Quare Fellow. It has been covered by many artists over the years and is heavily referenced in Stephen […]
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