The Irish have long been known as some of the planet's most talented storytellers. Their rich written tradition even earned Ireland's capital Dublin a UNESCO City of Literature designation in 2010. And then there's all those great Irish songscoming out of the Emerald Isle from musicians like U2, Van Morrison, and Sinรฉad O'Connor. With a heritage like this, it's no surprise that Irish movies are also some of the world's best. That's why, with St. Patrick's Day on the way, we've rounded up a collection of some of the very greatest flicks from Ireland.
Whether you're looking for something to watch while you make some fun Paddy's Day crafts or you just want to start a new St. Patrick's Day tradition for March 17, we've got Irish movies you're going to love. Some, like the John Wayne classic The Quiet Man, were filmed in Ireland, while others, including Oscar-winners like My Left Foot and The Crying Game, were made by filmmakers hailing from the Emerald Isle. Feel like a comedy? Don't miss Waking Ned Devine and The Snapper. And if you're looking to learn more about the tangled history of this very unique island, check out biopics like Michael Collins. Afterward, make sure you take a peek at St. Patrick's Day Movies to Watch When You Need a Little Extra Luck.
25 Great Irish Movies to Watch on St. Patrick's Day and Beyond
A note from Roula Khalaf, Editor: The Financial Times is making key Ukraine coverage free to read to keep everyone informed as events unfold..”
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More Russian troops were killed in Ukraine in 2 weeks than U.S. troops in entire Iraq War, U.S. estimates
What do Russian insiders think?
Good thread on Russian technological dependence
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It has been 1187 days since Scott Morrison formally committed to a “Commonwealth Integrity Commission”
Fantasy Author Raises $15.4 Million in 24 Hours to Self-Publish (NYT). And Kadryov markets in everything
Fikret Amirov. Very good, moving.
Data on Russian crypto ownership, and government plans to regulate the sector. And “Train tickets for the short trip from St. Petersburg to Helsinki cost over 9000 euros yesterday.”
“Focused Protection” was a dubious idea from the beginning. Best form of it was to be on the vaccines and antivirals bandwagon! With enthusiasm, not “enthusiasm about natural immunity” >> “enthusiasm about vaccines,” as I have seen from so many. It is vaccines that are focused protection.
The Effective Ideas blog prize, from Nick Whitaker. Source link here
