Ireland's Own - 28 Nov 2025
LIBERATOR The life of Daniel O’Connell
PART EIGHT OF OUR MONTHLY SERIES ON GREAT IRISH LEADERS
COVER STORY Liberator – The life of Daniel O'Connell
THE WITNESS STATEMENTS: Michael Brennan,
Sister Stan: A Sister of Mercy. She dedicated her life to the cause of the marginalised, especially the homeless, in her work for Focus Ireland, writes John Scally.
Rosie The Riveter. The iconic image symbolised the ‘can do’ attitude that became synonmous with American women of that era, writes John O’Connor.
St. Columbanus. Katherine Mezzacappa recalls the work of the Irish missionary notable for founding a number of monasteries from around 590 in France and Italy.
They’re Only Words – Or Are They? Nicky Rossiter examines the origin of some words in everyday use.
Literary Trail Through Ireland. This week Mary Angland profiles Down-born playwright and screenwriter Wesley Burrowes.
Role of the Irish in WW2: Philip Somerville of West Cork – a double recipient of both the D.S.O., and the D.S.C.
Irish Myths and Legends. Part Nine of Gemma Grant's
12-part series, The Battle of Ventry, Co. Kerry.
Classic US TV Favourites – The Avengers A Little Bit of Ireland Elsewhere – Cudahy,
The President's Letter,
California and Wisconsin
Birds and Berries by Patrick O'Sullivan
Irish Folklore with Eugene Daly
Classic Films – The Italian Job
Readers’ Memories
Stranger Than Fiction
Reflective Perspective
Irish Wildlife – Slugs
What’s In A Name?
Marjorie’s Kitchen
Song Words
Dan Conway
Pen Friends
Cassidy Says
Pete’s Pets
GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
LIBERATOR
NEW BOOK ON SALE ‘ONE INCH OF JOY’
The Lost Art of the Hamshiner
The Lost Art of the Hamshiner
KILDARE WRITING CENTRE
The case of the forgiving uncle
When a soldier came back from the dead
WHAT’S IN YOUR NAME?
Emma of the soothing voice
Wesley Burrowes
Ireland’s Myths & Legends
The Battle of Ventry, Co. Kerry
All dogs need some exercise every day
COMPETITION TIME: WIN A FAMILY VISIT TO SANTA AT WINTERVAL
Ask Pete
Pete’s Top Tips
ROLE OF THE IRISH IN WW2
Recalling the War of Independence in East Cork
SISTER STAN: A Sister of Mercy
They’re only words - or are they?
Citrus Pork Chops
CREAMED STRIPS OF SIRLOIN
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
Join the club!
Odd One Out
Ceann ar iarraidh
Crosfhocal
FÁIGH FOCAL
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
WORD FUN
RIDDLES 'N' GIGGLES
A BRAINTEASER
Odd One Out
OWEN'S NUTCRACKERS
Winners of Owen’s Club Wordsearch No. 965
Hidden in the grid below are ten things associated with Winter
IF YOU FEEL LIKE SINGING, SING AN IRISH SONG
St. Columbanus - from Navan to Bobbio
St. Columbanus - from Navan to Bobbio
THE ITALIAN JOB
No-no November
Wartime Hardships
Birds and Berries
A Day At The Opera
To Dublin For Rugby
The Matriarch
CALLYHILL
THE AVENGERS
‘GRANDMA MOSES'
CUDAHY, California & Wisconsin
GOING TO MASS WITH GRANDAD
The President’s Letter
The President’s Letter
ROSIE THE RIVETER
MICHAEL BRENNAN •
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WORD MAZE
FIND THE CITY
WORD BUILDERS
TRUE OR FALSE
The Lilt of Irish Laughter
SOLUTIONS
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