Boston Bread Riots – 1710 to 1713
I have always associated Boston with tea and the locals’ ill-conceived idea that they could make a decent cuppa by pouring the leaves into the… Read More
Halloween is about reveling in naughtiness
After Christmas celebrations, Halloween is number two when it comes to overall spendings in the Unite States. This year estimations say that U.S. c… Read More
You Can Travel The World In Many Different Ways.
One common desire people have on their “dream list,” is to travel the world. Nowadays it’s much easier to travel. It is als… Read More
This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series The problem of ...
Many people take one side of an issue. It’s an either – or thing. But what if there’s anot… Read More
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Science vs. God
Beware of artificial intelligence in the coming decades, before it’s too late.
AI is a fundamental existential risk for h… Read More
Is liberal Christianity signing its own death warrant? That question was from 2012. Maybe a better question for today is whether Christianity is signing its own death warrant &nd… Read More
"Vote over abortion ban underscores how Ireland is changing" PBS NewsHour 5/25/2018"Irish abortion referendum: yes wins with 66.4%" The GuardianExcerptSUMMARY: In historically religiou… Read More
"U.S. Catholic Church’s former public face on sex abuse crisis faces decades of misconduct allegations" PBS NewsHour 7/17/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: One of the most recognized faces of… Read More
"‘Secret archives’ detailed priests’ child sex abuse and cover-ups, PA. attorney general says" PBS NewsHour 8/14/2018Shocked? But remember, first and foremost, Priest… Read More
This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series God, government and religion China appoints seven Catholic Bishops. Huh? Yes – The Vatican and China signed a provisional deal reco… Read More
This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series God, government and religion A Satanic temple statue is one reason why separation of church and state is a good thing. Many Christians are ag… Read More
Let’s continue out look at countries where Christians are persecuted by checking out what’s going on in Mexico. Believe it or not, there’s no single answer to how man… Read More
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam. Really. The Pope and a Grand Imam. Agreeing on the “Human” Fraternity&rd… Read More
What is freedom of religion? It depends. Who gets to define freedom? And who defines religion? Maybe even who defines “of”. We’re looking at C… Read More
Here at ConnollyCove, we love all things literature. Continue reading to discover the life, success and journey of poet William Butler Yeats.
W. B. Yeats | Life (1865-1939)
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Ireland All Around the World
Mass Irish emigration over the past few centuries has caused many place names around the world to be renamed after Irish towns and cities. Bangor is the name of… Read More
An international success, PEN Award winner, and an autobiographical author. Irish Author Edna O’Brien has lived, and written about, an extraordinary life. She continues to shock, and p… Read More
Is abortion the only pro-life issue? This isn’t the first time I’ve written about abortion. Or about other issues that should be of concern to Christians. But i… Read More
Christened Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan and known as Mrs J. H. Riddell in her later years, Charlotte Riddell (30th September 1832 – 24th September 1906) was a Victorian-era writer born… Read More
Casablanca is a huge city: it is the largest in Morocco, the largest in Northwest Africa (otherwise known as the Maghreb region), and the eighth largest in the Arab world. It has a populatio… Read More
Paris Jardin des Plantes is the French name for Garden of the Plants of Paris. This once 17th century medicinal garden under the name of Jardin Royal des Plantes médicinales or R… Read More
Edinburgh castle stands on the volcanic plug called Castle rock which is located in the middle of the city. It is a castle with a long history that was inhabited as the royal residence since… Read More
Before diving into the various things you can see and do at the 4th Arrondissement in Paris, it’s necessary to understand the Arrondissement system first. The French Capital consists o… Read More
Le cinquième in French, from the number 5 (cinq) in French, the 5th arrondissement is one of the central arrondissements of Paris. Also known as Panthéon; from the ancient temp… Read More
On Greece’s western coast are the Ionian islands. Greece and Italy are separated by this collection of Greek islands. Their name in Greek is Heptanisa, which translates to “seven… Read More
Galway is located in the West of Ireland and over looks the Atlantic Ocean. Today it is a city of culture and a popular tourist destination, with great music and entertainment. The entire co… Read More
Enjoying a long weekend alone or with your beloved partner before having kids is entirely different from a vacation with your kids. Still, various city breaks are out there to suit every typ… Read More
The Elizabethan Era marks a significant phase in the history of Great Britain. It existed between 1558 and 1603, and historians classify it as the golden age in the country’s history… Read More
Why do rich people give their money away? Is it because Jesus said, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor …”? It seems to be happeni… Read More
The Republic of Sri Lanka is in the continent of Asia, and it has two capitals: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the administrative capital, and Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Sri… Read More
A long-standing conflict between Christianity and Islam has been going on for centuries. The roots of this conflict are complex and multifaceted. Still, the primary issue at the heart of i… Read More
This is not a religious article but an article about religion for IQD Investors.A long-standing conflict between Christianity and Islam has been going on for centuries. The roots of this co… Read More