200 Years Since my Great-Grandfather’s Birth

In mid-August 2025 I attended a conference in Glenmalure marking the 200th anniversary of the death of Michael Dwyer, one of the leaders of the 1798 Rebellion in Wicklow.  Two hundred years seems a very long time.  The world has changed so much during my lifetime.  In...

In the footsteps of Lord Walter …

I haven’t mentioned anything here until now about my association with Kilkea Castle, though I did share the information on social media last month.  Indeed, I’ve been silent on this blog for quite a while.  Since 26 May this year I’m officially what might be...

Gorry Research introductory video now online

This blogpost is to let you know that there is a new introductory video about my research business, Gorry Research.  Maybe you’d like to take a look.  The one-minute ‘teaser’ is here and the full video (17 min.) will be found on the homepage of our website (just...

Greer Garson’s Irish Credentials

Greer Garson was one of the great stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood.  She was an Oscar nominee seven times, winning for Mrs. Miniver (1942).  Years ago the official story was that she was born in County Down in September 1908.  The studios often invented back...