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Evelyn Waugh’s Ireland Whinges

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Irish Times has collected what its correpondent Frank McNally considers a history of Ireland as told in the top 100 whinges. Waugh may come top whinger with a total of 9 to his credit: 37. “Among the countless blessings I … Continue reading →

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Evelyn Waugh and Irish Castles

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

An Irish blogger (“Lord Belmont of Northern Ireland”), specializing in the Anglo-Irish aristocracy and related matters, recently posted an article about Gormanston Castle. This is located in County Meath about 16 miles north of Dublin. After reciting the Barons and Viscounts … Continue reading →

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