tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post4538029870269210780..comments2023-10-12T02:21:40.102-07:00Comments on English Historical Fiction Authors: Medieval IrelandDebra Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03256313302199653185noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-84523286495875174232015-03-18T08:15:17.411-07:002015-03-18T08:15:17.411-07:00Thanks for the information Emily. It rains (someti...Thanks for the information Emily. It rains (sometimes) in Meath too, so a brolly (and wellingtons) are must have equipment.Arthur Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089353929946037656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-20800246305249972532015-03-18T08:04:11.220-07:002015-03-18T08:04:11.220-07:00That's what I love about this blog. We all hav...That's what I love about this blog. We all have so many interests that areas not considered mainstream (and often equally fascinating) get an airing. <br />As for the Collins connection, my great-grandmother, Mary, was Collins's sister. Mary married a Patrick Powell, my great-grandfather. <br />Tá fáilte romhat and enjoy gorgeous West Cork- but don't forget your brolly!E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-3119648642397437132015-03-18T07:59:12.483-07:002015-03-18T07:59:12.483-07:00Thanks, Donna! Sister Fidelma is (I believe) a lit...Thanks, Donna! Sister Fidelma is (I believe) a little earlier again. A couple of other people have recommended the books to me. As for pronunciation, I wouldn't like to claim to be an authority with my dreadful schoolgirl Irish!E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-28505449124194175242015-03-18T07:28:43.474-07:002015-03-18T07:28:43.474-07:00Yes, last year I did a post on the Geraldines and ...Yes, last year I did a post on the Geraldines and their contribution (subsequent to Gerald's!) to Ireland and Irish nationalism. I agree that he casts light on the Ireland of his day, no matter how imperfect/biased it might be. <br />As a matter of interest (and curiosity) what is your family connection to Michael Collins? I hope to "do" West Cork (Bael na Blath and all that) during the coming Summer. It has been years since I was last there.<br />Thanks again (Biochas)Arthur Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089353929946037656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-66516989280506126592015-03-18T07:05:22.856-07:002015-03-18T07:05:22.856-07:00I enjoyed your article so much that it has inspire...I enjoyed your article so much that it has inspired me to get some books from the library by Peter Tremayne so I can re visit Sister Fidelma - now if only I could pronounce the words and names properly!!Donna Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491130884085643521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-21963355730384794922015-03-18T06:50:25.843-07:002015-03-18T06:50:25.843-07:00Thank you, Arthur. Gerald was a very intelligent m...Thank you, Arthur. Gerald was a very intelligent man and I doubt very much if he believed it all but knew what he was trying to achieve in his writings. He was, after all, from the family of the first Cambro-Norman settlers in Ireland. So biased, certainly. But still fascinating to read and without his accounts, we would have very few records of Ireland as it was at the time.E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-52570595768925846822015-03-18T05:26:44.052-07:002015-03-18T05:26:44.052-07:00Gerald was the sly one. Could he have really belie...Gerald was the sly one. Could he have really believed all he was writing about the Irish, or was integrity sacrificed to the "greater good" (i.e. the success of the ongoing conquest) ? As has been observed in many conflict situations since, "The first casualty of war is truth".<br />Good post.Arthur Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089353929946037656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-34634749834662048112015-03-17T09:30:00.210-07:002015-03-17T09:30:00.210-07:00Thank you, Regan- much appreciated.Thank you, Regan- much appreciated.E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-27825494373005873102015-03-17T09:00:39.547-07:002015-03-17T09:00:39.547-07:00Insightful post. Shared on FB and Tweeted.Insightful post. Shared on FB and Tweeted.Regan Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977297105533227463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-12540257809620175822015-03-17T08:12:58.972-07:002015-03-17T08:12:58.972-07:00Many thanks, Emily! Many thanks, Emily! E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-25683183631914457632015-03-17T07:22:59.155-07:002015-03-17T07:22:59.155-07:00Very interesting! Thank you for sharing! (Also, I&...Very interesting! Thank you for sharing! (Also, I'm very excited to see a new book is forthcoming!!)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307773655317599264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-42255177064830442792015-03-17T07:09:46.973-07:002015-03-17T07:09:46.973-07:00Thanks, DJ- and I'm sure that was his intentio...Thanks, DJ- and I'm sure that was his intention!E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-62821444152702691022015-03-17T06:11:56.217-07:002015-03-17T06:11:56.217-07:00Most interesting piece. Geraldus Cambrensis is so ...Most interesting piece. Geraldus Cambrensis is so often quoted as gospel.DJKelly-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628497627783361561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-59365649836353867412015-03-17T01:39:43.687-07:002015-03-17T01:39:43.687-07:00Many thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it, Li...Many thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it, Linda- much appreciated.E.M. Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00565716658256251123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456802468539868519.post-45773795138291411622015-03-17T01:16:58.870-07:002015-03-17T01:16:58.870-07:00Thanks for your contribution to St Patrick's d...Thanks for your contribution to St Patrick's day. It was entertaining and informative - and insightful.Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.com