And during the eulogy my aunt spoke of how she would walk with her out to the car, dragging herself from her hospital bed, her agony a pure act of devotion. What excuse do I have?
MEON is proud to present an Irish translation of ‘Oase Plângând’, a poem by the acclaimed Romanian poet Nichita Stănescu.
For our fifth episode, we are proud to present a discussion that took place with Brian James.
Our discussion centred on Frank Hugh O'Donnell's critique of W. B. Yeats in 'The Stage Irishman of the Pseudo-Celtic Drama'.
Our discussion centred on Frank Hugh O'Donnell's critique of W. B. Yeats in 'The Stage Irishman of the Pseudo-Celtic Drama'.
Written from an Irish-Ireland perspective, O'Donnell argues that Yeats' depiction of the Irish is unreflective of our national character. Further, he charges Yeats with blaspheming Catholicism.
Full Episode: https://youtu.be/l67zhxjOOa0?si=eIsRYtmhc0F1tckZ
For our Fourth episode, we are proud to present a discussion that took place with the Editor of Aureus Press.
To listen to the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3zOlRZAsE8&t
For our Fourth episode, we are proud to present a discussion that took place with the Editor of Aureus Press.
Aureus Press was founded in 2017 by its editor, Brendan Heard. Perhaps best known for publishing ‘The Decline and Fall of Western Art, Aegeon Science Fiction Illustrated signified a new direction for Aureus press, with each issue containing a compilation of illustrated science fiction stories.
Our discussion centred on the intersection between universalism and Irish republicanism, his experiences on both sides of the Atlantic as an Irish-Canadian, and the dark underbelly of the 60s counter culture.
"Blue Velvet is ultimately a movie that carries concepts that Eraserhead left of at, cultivating a more accessible, real yet spiritually dark, violent, voyeuristic and erotic insight into the mythos of the American Dream."
To listen to the full essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XJDesWfmBU&t=44s&ab_channel=MEONJournal
"Blue Velvet is ultimately a movie that carries concepts that Eraserhead left of at, cultivating a more accessible, real yet spiritually dark, violent, voyeuristic and erotic insight into the mythos of the American Dream."
Now, in the wake of Catherine Connolly being elected as President of Ireland I will explain why, despite being sympathetic to some of Connolly’s positions, I spoiled my vote, and I will do so against the backdrop of the horror story from Citywest.